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December 14, 2020 4:09 p.m.

The Latest: Graham says he had 'pleasant' chat with Biden

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December 14, 2020 3:37 p.m.

US carries out rare execution during presidential transition

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The Trump administration Thursday carried out its ninth federal execution of the year in what has been a first series of executions during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years, putting to death a Texas street-gang member in the slayings of a religious couple from Iowa more than two decades ago.

December 14, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Agency homing in on social media companies' data collection

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are ordering Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, TikTok’s parent and five other social media companies to provide detailed information on how they collect and use consumers’ personal data and how their practices affect children and teens.

December 14, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: Hawaii is last state to cast electoral votes

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December 14, 2020 3:12 p.m.

Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s son.

December 14, 2020 3:11 p.m.

The Latest: California pushes Biden to Electoral College win

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December 14, 2020 3:10 p.m.

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Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead

December 14, 2020 3:09 p.m.

Biden clears 270-vote mark as electors affirm his victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College gave Joe Biden a solid majority of its votes Monday, confirming his victory in last month's election in state-by-state voting that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he lost.

December 14, 2020 2:27 p.m.

'Democracy prevailed': Biden aims to unify divided nation

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden pointedly criticized President Donald Trump on Monday for threatening core principles of democracy even as he told Americans that their form of self-government ultimately “prevailed.”

December 14, 2020 2:27 p.m.

The Latest: GOP Michigan congressman becoming an independent

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December 14, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Nebraska splits electoral votes for 2nd time in history

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska officially split its Electoral College votes for the 2nd time in history on Monday, awarding one of its five votes to President-elect Joe Biden and the remaining four to President Donald Trump.

December 14, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: GOP's Cornyn says Biden likely to be president

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December 14, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: Biden to say abuse of power can't stop democracy

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December 14, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Minnesota lawmakers meet to pass aid for businesses, workers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers convened Monday to pass a $216 million relief package aimed at businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week “pause” ordered by Gov. Tim Walz as increasing coronavirus cases threatened to overload hospitals.

December 14, 2020 1:07 p.m.

With Young on young D, Rivera's Washington in 1st, relevant

WASHINGTON (AP) — The good news for Washington is that its young, Chase Young-led defense is terrific, propelling a four-game winning streak that put head coach Ron Rivera’s team alone in first place in the NFC East at 6-7 after a 1-5 start.

December 14, 2020 1:07 p.m.

Biden to say 'abuse of power' can't stop peaceful transition

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden is ready to declare that “not even an abuse of power” can stop a peaceful transition of power in the U.S. after last month's election — a swipe at President Donald Trump's refusal to accept defeat and at the top Republicans who have continued to stand by him.

December 14, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Battleground states vote as electors formally choose Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors in key battleground states cast the votes Monday that will affirm Joe Biden as

December 14, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Volkswagen board issues vote of confidence in CEO Diess

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The board of automaker Volkswagen has given CEO Herbert Diess a public show of support for his push into digital and electric cars after media reports Diess had clashed with the company's powerful labor representatives over issues including top personnel decisions.

December 14, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Polish leader hails summit deal on use of EU sanctions

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s conservative ruling party leader says the compromise struck at last week’s European Union summit that limits the use of financial sanctions is a “saber” protecting the country against any potential “attack” on the EU’s part.

December 14, 2020 12:27 p.m.

UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe

DETROIT (AP) — An independent monitor will watch the United Auto Workers’ finances and operations, and members will decide how they pick future leaders under a reform agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office.