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Judge: GOP petition blocking virus rules is unconstitutional
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge on Thursday rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and other restrictions to prevent the spread of
Wisconsin elections head says still no evidence of fraud
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There remained
Stolen Bigfoot statue found along road in Santa Cruz County
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Police officers in the mountains north of Santa Cruz responded to a suspicious figure in a roadway early Thursday and found Bigfoot.
White Sox say they understand 'seriousness' La Russa case
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are sticking with new manager Tony La Russa for now, saying they understand the “seriousness” of his latest drunken driving case and will have more to say once it plays out in court.
Packers try to avoid slipping at home again as Jags arrive
The Green Bay Packers are getting healthier and guarding against complacency before opening the second half of their season Sunday as two-touchdown favorites over the slumping Jacksonville Jaguars.
Mexican president presents bill to ban outsourcing of jobs
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Thursday that he will propose legislation to Mexico's congress that would ban subcontracting or outsourcing of jobs by private companies, except with government authorization.
Rep. Rose concedes to GOP's Malliotakis in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Max Rose, a Democrat representing one of the few conservative corners of New York City, conceded his congressional race Thursday to Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican who ran on a law-and-order platform.
Portland, Oregon hospitals cut some surgeries in COVID surge
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several major hospitals in Portland, Oregon, are curtailing some elective surgeries amid a surge in COVID-19 cases as intensive care unit and non-ICU hospital beds alike fill up.
No. 19 Texas has mix of experience and elite young talent
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaka Smart should have everything he needs this season with a Texas roster full of experience and brawny, young talent.
Prosecutors read racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery's killer
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery had previously used racial slurs in a text message and on social media, a prosecutor said Thursday as a judge weighed whether to grant bond for the defendant and his father.
Fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases
Temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks like the ones used at schools and doctor's offices have again proved inadequate for spotting coronavirus infections and preventing outbreaks.
A rookie QB matchup: Miami's Tua faces Chargers' Herbert
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins had an opportunity to take Justin Herbert in the 2020 draft, and early this season it was tempting to wonder why they didn’t.
Georgia counties prepare for hand tally of presidential race
ATLANTA (AP) — As Georgia counties prepare for a hand tally of the presidential race, the state's top elections official planned to quarantine after his wife tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Thursday.
Correction: Virus Outbreak-Symptom Checks story
In a story Nov. 11, 2020, about temperature and symptom checks for coronavirus, The Associated Press erroneously reported the percentage of infected crew members on the USS Theodore Roosevelt who never developed symptoms. It was 45%, not 55%.
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US piles up record October budget deficit of $284.1 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is starting the 2021 budget year the way the old year ended, with soaring deficits.
Judge rejects GOP try to block Louisiana virus restrictions
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge on Thursday rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and other coronavirus-related restrictions.
Belarus rights group counts 900 cases against opposition
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A human rights group said Thursday that authorities in Belarus have brought more than 900 criminal cases carrying potential yearslong prison sentences against opposition figures and protesters in connection with the country's challenged presidential election and the anti-government demonstrations that followed.
Post-election rancor clouds chances for COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden's top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, pressing their case for a $2 trillion bill that's a nonstarter for Republicans and faulting the GOP for dragging its feet on acknowledging Biden's victory.
Europe, Gates pledge funds to get vaccines tor poor nations
PARIS (AP) — European governments and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledged Thursday to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funds for a global effort aimed at ensuring eventual vaccines against the coronavirus are quickly available to poor countries — though it remains unclear how that might actually happen.