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November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Oregon officials raise alarms amid ‘frenzy’ of poaching

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon police are seeking help in tracking down the people behind “a frenzy” of poaching cases, including one in which a black bear was found decapitated in October.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Turkey fines Google for abusing market dominance

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish regulators have fined Google 196.7 million Turkish liras ($25.5 million) for allegedly abusing its market dominance in online searches.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review of federal utility's CEO pay to continue into 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The review of a federal utility's CEO compensation following President Donald Trump's criticisms of the pay scale will continue into 2021, according to its board chairman.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Bangladeshi wins children's prize for fighting cyberbullying

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A 17-year-old Bangladeshi boy won the International Children’s Peace Prize on Friday for his work combating cyberbullying in his country, and he vowed to keep fighting online abuse until it is eradicated.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

ASEAN, China, other partners set world's biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — When the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize relations with Israel, the Palestinians decried the move as a "betrayal" of both Jerusalem, where they hope to establish the capital of their future state, and the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the city's holiest Muslim site.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: NZealand mulls masks on Auckland public transit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government could soon make wearing masks mandatory on public transit in Auckland and on planes nationwide as it continues to investigate a new community case of the coronavirus.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering or returning to their states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus as infections spike across the U.S.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

S&P 500 closes at a record high, ending another banner week

The S&P 500 is closing at a record high for the first time since September, posting its second weekly gain in a row. The index rose 1.4% Friday, bringing its gain for November to 9.6%. Hopeful news this week on progress toward a coronavirus vaccine prompted investors to plow money into stocks, especially those of smaller companies, which stand to benefit greatly as the economy recovers. Those gains came at the expense of winners of the stay-at-home economy like Netflix and Amazon that investors have been favoring during the pandemic. The Russell 2000 closed at a record high for the first time since 2018.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Hiker whose heart stopped after Mt. Rainier rescue recovers

SEATTLE (AP) — A hiker who was rescued after being lost overnight in a whiteout in Mount Rainier National Park has been brought back to life after what his medical team is calling an amazing recovery.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Main cooperative selling mink to shut as virus forces cull

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The cooperative that sells nearly half of Denmark's mink furs, will “gradually downsize" and shut down over the next 2-3 years after the government last week ordered the culling of millions of animals to fight an outbreak of COVID-19 among the animals and staff.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Top CEOs met to plan response to Trump's election denial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only a few of America's CEOs have made public statements about President Donald Trump's refusal to accept his election loss, but in private, many are alarmed and talking about what collective action would be necessary if they see an imminent threat to democracy.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Report: Inslee will announce new COVID-19 restrictions

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has scheduled a news conference for Sunday morning as COVID-19 case numbers soar throughout the Pacific Northwest where he will reportedly detail new restrictions.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Wind storm causes lengthy power outage around Whidbey Island

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Because of high winds, the majority of Whidbey Island was experiencing a prolonged power outage for most residents.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The leader of Ethiopia’s rebellious Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighboring Eritrea’s capital and is threatening more, marking a huge escalation as the deadly fighting in northern Ethiopia between Tigray forces and the federal government spills across an international border.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a surge of cases in the capital that comes as people socialize during the festival season.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Disney posts 4Q loss as parks business, costs drag results

Walt Disney Co. reported fiscal fourth-quarter loss on Thursday thanks largely to changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its earnings were dragged by costs from restructuring related to its streaming services and lost revenue from its California theme parks, which remain closed amid surging coronavirus cases in the U.S.

November 15, 2020 12:06 a.m.

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Washington: Require Sex Education (Allow SB 5395)