States cite smooth election, despite Trump's baseless claims

ATLANTA (AP) — The 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities, according to state officials and election experts, a stark contrast to the baseless claims of fraud being leveled by President Donald Trump following his defeat.

Recordings reveal WHO's analysis of pandemic in private

GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus exploded around the globe, scientists at the World Health Organization were sometimes privately frustrated by the mistakes made by some of their top donor countries but reluctant to say so publicly, leaked recordings of internal meetings show.

EXPLAINER: Why do the media call races in US elections?

Portland, Oregon man sentenced in attack near summer protest

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for beating the driver of a truck that crashed near an August protest in downtown Portland, Oregon. The incident inflamed tensions that were already high over near-nightly racial justice protests and drew even more national attention to the city.

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Washington: Repeal Plastic Bag Tax (At retail stores)

Frantic search after medicines vanish from Lebanon shelves

BEIRUT (AP) — She is a nurse at a Beirut hospital, and still Rita Harb can’t find her grandfather’s heart drugs.

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AP Interview: France wants Biden to calm trade disputes

PARIS (AP) — France’s trade minister hopes that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden acts soon to calm trade tensions fueled by Donald Trump, which have led to escalating trans-Atlantic tariffs hitting billions of dollars worth of wine, planes and other goods.

Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing with stricter penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.

For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis policeman, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker knew it was time to get to work.

Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines

Steelers' Roethlisberger, 3 teammates go on COVID-19 list

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' pursuit of a perfect season has a new opponent in COVID-19.

California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harvest season in Northern California's wine country is what dream weddings are made of: ripe grapevines and golden sunsets provide ceremonies an alluring backdrop that every year draws millions of visitors.

LA Times to pay $3M to settle journalist discrimination case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing have agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit that said minority journalists and women were paid less than white reporters.

Small tornado touches down in St. Helens, buildings damaged

ST HELENS, Ore. (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down north of Portland in St. Helens, Oregon.

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Nevada: Create List of Voter Rights (Constitutional Amendment)

Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier wins 2nd term in 8th District

ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Kim Schrier has won a second term in Washington’s closely divided 8th Congressional District.

Investigators find no evidence that Black man shot at police

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Police investigating a shooting in which deputies killed a 21-year-old Black man near Vancouver, Washington during a drug investigation said Tuesday they found no evidence that the man fired at deputies.

LSU player alleges police harassment, 3 officers on leave

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An LSU football player's social media post about being harassed by Baton Rouge police has led to three officers being placed on administrative leave, the city's police chief said.

Idaho governor pledges to explain COVID-19 vaccine safety

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little pledged Tuesday to explain the safety and effectiveness of a coronavirus vaccine to Idaho residents once it becomes available.