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North Dakota orders mask mandate, business restrictions
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions late Friday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state’s hospital capacity.
The Latest: Connecticut governor is self-quarantining
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19.
Mexico arrests drug gang members for killing of journalist
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico’s border city of Ciudad Juarez, across from El Paso, Texas said Friday they have arrested two drug gang members in connection with the Oct. 29 murder of a local television anchor.
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.
Gov. Lamont quarantines after staff member tests positive
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19, his administration announced late Friday.
The Latest: Nevada governor tests positive for COVID-19
CARSON CITY, Nev.— Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 as the virus surges to record levels in the state and across the U.S.
The Latest: Alabama sees highest daily coronavirus number
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama on Friday added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. Health officials believe many of those cases arose from Halloween parties, sporting events and other group gatherings.
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Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist
Peru president's ouster sparks wave of youth-led protests
LIMA, Peru (AP) — University student Yessenia Medina was trying to concentrate on her virtual psychology class when a stunning headline popped up on her screen: Peru’s Congress had voted to oust the nation’s popular president.
Police: Officers fatally shoot man outside Mississippi store
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Officers responding to a call about a disturbance outside a discount store fatally shot a man in south Mississippi, police said.
State: Rapid rise of virus cases 'alarming' in Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials reported 2,147 additional COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths in Washington on Friday, setting a new record for daily reported cases in a trend officials described as alarming.
The Latest: Thai golfing sisters contract COVID-19
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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Oregon: Legalize Psilocybin (License, regulate, tax)
The Latest: Democrats to have fewer members of House in 2021
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MLSD mulls temporary return to online-only education for middle schoolers
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake School District is considering sending kids at its two largest middle schools — Frontier and Chief Moses — home for remote instruction for the next two weeks following a surge of cases among teachers that’s making it difficult to keep the schools fully staffed.
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.
Scott Peterson to stay at San Quentin as judge mulls retrial
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — No one outside of San Quentin State Prison will be seeing Scott Peterson in person anytime soon as officials consider if he should face a new trial in the headline-grabbing slayings of his pregnant wife and unborn child, a California judge decided Friday.
Sullivan says process should play out in presidential race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, fresh off a reelection win in Alaska, said Friday he expects a peaceful transition of power in January.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts on vaccine, state distribution
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday wrongly claimed full credit for Pfizer Inc.’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine was robustly successful and suggested without evidence that a separate state review will cause a protracted delay for New York residents waiting for a vaccine.
California governor went to party, violated own virus rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For months, Gov. Gavin Newsom has pleaded with Californians to resist the temptation to socialize with friends and relatives outside their household. Turns out, he's the one who couldn't resist.