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The Latest: US hits new high for 7-day avg with 86,352 cases
The United States has set another record for daily confirmed coronavirus cases as several states posted all-time highs Wednesday, underscoring the vexing issue confronting the winner of the presidential race.
Georgia in the spotlight as vote count continues
ATLANTA (AP) — As the vote counting continued Wednesday, people across the nation watched to see whether Georgia would finally become the swing state that Democrats have long hoped for.
US sets record for cases amid election battle over virus
New confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. have climbed to an all-time high of more than 86,000 per day on average, in a glimpse of the worsening crisis that lies ahead for the winner of the presidential election.
Editorial Roundup: US
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The Latest: US sets another record for confirmed COVID cases
NEW YORK — The United States set another record for daily confirmed coronavirus cases as several states posted all-time highs, underscoring the vexing issue confronting the winner of the presidential race.
2 more Broncos go on COVID-19 list, practice canceled
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos placed starting defensive end Shelby Harris and practice squad offensive lineman Darrin Paulo on the COVID-19/reserve list Wednesday and canceled practice for the second time in six days.
California retains cash bail, rejects punishment rollbacks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Fresh from months of protests over the police killings of people of color and national angst over racial inequities in the criminal justice system, California voters rejected an effort to roll back reforms targeting mass incarceration and reinstate tougher criminal penalties. But they also overturned a state law that would have ended what critics call a predatory cash bail system, another change long sought by reformers.
Eta brings heavy rains, deadly mudslides to Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Eta moved into Honduras on Wednesday as a weakened tropical depression but still bringing the heavy rains that have drenched and caused deadly landslides in the country's east and in northern Nicaragua.
Republicans retain power in states despite Democratic push
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After a costly and intense political battle for control of state capitols, the composition of state legislatures and governors' offices will look a lot like it did before Tuesday's elections.
Gay marriage, voting rights ballot questions pass in Nevada
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada voters added four new amendments to the state constitution, including the right to same-sex marriage, a Voters' Bill of Rights and a renewable energy mandate.
Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrat Joe Biden inched closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House, President Donald Trump's campaign put into action the legal strategy the president had signaled for weeks: attacking the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean his defeat.
Trump and allies spread falsehoods to cast doubt on election
While much of America was sleeping Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump’s leads in crucial battleground states began slipping — and that's when online falsehoods about the election started surging.
2020 Latest: Trump campaign sues in 3rd state, Georgia
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California GOP House candidates give battered party hope
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A string of U.S. House races in California remained undecided Wednesday but Republicans had slim leads in a handful of closely fought districts, even as President Donald Trump was thrashed by Joe Biden in the heavily Democratic state.
Walter Wallace video set for release; officers identified
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s district attorney vowed Wednesday to make his own decision about whether to charge two young officers in the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr. and not to rely solely on the police investigation.
Saints' Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are on the cusp of returning to New Orleans’ passing game at an opportune time.
Brown practices, excited for opportunity with Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Antonio Brown says he’s grateful to be back in the NFL and reunited with Tom Brady.
The Latest: Packers to continue playing without fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Trump backers demand Michigan vote center 'Stop the count!'
Dozens of supporters of President Donald Trump chanting “Stop the count!” descended on a ballot-tallying center in Detroit on Wednesday, while thousands of anti-Trump protesters demanding a complete vote count in the still-undecided presidential contest took to the streets in cities across the U.S.
Progressive newcomers look to shake up Delaware legislature
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democrats remain comfortably in the driver’s seat in Delaware after sweeping statewide and federal contests on Election Day and maintaining their majorities in the state House and Senate.