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4 indicted in scheme to allegedly influence Speaker Madigan
CHICAGO (AP) — Four people, including an associate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges they orchestrated a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison.
Cavaliers take Auburn small forward Okoro with fifth pick
The Cavaliers haven’t gotten consistent production at small forward since LeBron James left in free agency for the Lakers two years ago.
Burgum nemesis chosen by GOP to fill dead candidate's seat
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A powerful Republican North Dakota lawmaker who lost his seat after being targeted by Gov. Doug Burgum has been chosen by party activists to return to his old seat to replace a candidate who died before the election.
The Latest: S Korea begins stronger limits in some areas
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported more than 300 new coronavirus cases for a second consecutive day as authorities begin enforcing toughened social distancing rules in some areas to fight a resurgence of small-scale clusters of infections.
Over 1,000 evacuated in Nevada wildfire start returning home
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A day after a wind-whipped wildfire in northern Nevada roared through a neighborhood in Reno and destroyed at least five houses, more than 1,000 people who were forced to evacuate — including the mayor — started returning home Wednesday.
'Wonder Woman 1984' to debut in theaters and on HBO Max
“Wonder Woman 1984” isn’t skipping theaters or moving to 2021, but it is altering course. The last big blockbuster holdout of 2020 is still opening in U.S. theaters on Christmas Day but it will also be made available to HBO Max subscribers free of charge for its first month, Warner Bros. said Wednesday.
Police defend handling of dead Black teen's disappearance
BALDWIN, La. (AP) — Police in a Louisiana town are defending their handling of the disappearance of a Black teenager who was found dead earlier this month in a case that sparked speculation about racial crime.
Host Italy, Belgium advance to stellar Nations League finals
Italy earned the right to host a star-filled Nations League finals that will feature the current No. 1-ranked team and three of the past four World Cup champions.
Trump-friendly Newsmax seeks to cut into Fox’s viewership
NEW YORK (AP) — Now that his largely invisible network has suddenly been flooded by fans of President Donald Trump, Newsmax television personality Grant Stinchfield is puffing out his chest.
The Latest: Samoa reports its 1st positive coronavirus test
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The small Pacific nation of Samoa is reporting its first positive test for the coronavirus, although officials say a second test on the same patient came back negative.
Raiders add 7 more players to COVID-19 list
The Las Vegas Raiders have placed seven more players on the COVID-19 list as “high risk” close contacts with teammate Clelin Ferrell after he tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Latest: Biden congratulates Pelosi on speaker nomination
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The Latest: 5 Florida mayors urge governor to mandate masks
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Five Florida mayors are expressing concern about the rising number of coronavirus cases in the state, and are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to change his approach to the pandemic.
Lukaku scores twice, Belgium reaches Nations League's finals
LEUVEN, Belgium (AP) — Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium beat Denmark 4-2 on Wednesday to book a spot in the Nations League's finals.
The Latest: Azar expects virus vaccine 'continuity'
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is trying to tamp down concerns the stalled transition of power to President-Elect Joe Biden will scramble the government’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to Americans.
Lions' Swift, Cardinals' Hopkins among best bets to score
Some unfamiliar names are on the list of players with the best opportunities to score this week, along with a few old reliables. That’s just the way of the fantasy world this season, as we’ve come to expect the unexpected. These are my best bets to find the end zone in Week 11.
Northern California utility finds latest CEO in Michigan
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Embattled Northern California utility PG&E Corp. has lured away the top executive at Michigan's largest power provider to steer its effort to restore a reputation tarnished by years of neglectful conduct that culminated in a series of deadly wildfires.
Trump pushes new environmental rollbacks on way out the door
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Down to its final weeks, the Trump administration is working to push through dozens of environmental rollbacks that could weaken century-old protections for migratory birds, expand Arctic drilling and hamstring future regulation of public health threats.
Wind in forecast raises fears after Nevada fire burns homes
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Another lashing of strong winds expected in northern Nevada raised concerns Wednesday about reviving a wildfire that roared through a neighborhood in Reno in similar weather a day earlier, destroying at least five houses, damaging 15 other structures and forcing people to flee from hundreds of homes.
The Latest: New York City closes schools at 3% positive rate
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will close schools to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus.