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November 16, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Facebook, Twitter CEOs facing questions on election measures

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. But the senators are deeply divided by party over the integrity and results of the election itself.

November 16, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As the novel coronavirus emerged in the news in January, Sarah Keeley was working as a medical scribe and considering what to do with her biology degree.

November 16, 2020 9:15 p.m.

Thai lawmakers debate demands for constitutional changes

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s political battleground shifted Tuesday from the streets to the country’s Parliament, where lawmakers are considering proposals to amend the constitution, one of the core demands of the nation's student-led pro-democracy movement.

November 16, 2020 8:33 p.m.

Lottery State-by-State

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November 16, 2020 8:33 p.m.

Lottery State-by-State-All

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November 16, 2020 8:33 p.m.

Dangerous Hurricane Iota makes landfall on Nicaragua coast

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Iota made landfall on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast late Monday, threatening catastrophic damage to the same part of Central America already battered by equally strong Hurricane Eta less than two weeks ago.

November 16, 2020 8:33 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

November 16, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Georgia official says Graham asked him about tossing ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham asked him whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, a question he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.

November 16, 2020 7:09 p.m.

Hurricane Iota's front edge pushing onto Nicaragua coast

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The front edge of powerful Hurricane Iota began battering Nicaragua's Caribbean coast Monday night, threatening catastrophic damage to the same part of Central America already battered by equally strong Hurricane Eta less than two weeks ago.

November 16, 2020 6:33 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests

November 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

The Latest: Iowa's governor orders statewide mask mandate

IOWA CITY, Iowa — With Iowa hospitals filling up, Gov. Kim Reynolds has dropped her opposition to a statewide mandate for mask use to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

November 16, 2020 5:28 p.m.

Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy faces criticism from across the political spectrum for his handling of COVID-19, from those who think he's not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching in his approach.

November 16, 2020 5:07 p.m.

TVA to choose from 2 landfills for coal ash removal project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering moving toxin-laden coal ash from a retired plant in Memphis to one of two off-site landfills as it begins preparing for the $500 million removal project, the federal utility said Monday.

November 16, 2020 4:46 p.m.

The Latest: La. landlords sue over CDC eviction moratorium

MONROE, La. — Louisiana landlords have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn a moratorium on evictions ordered by the CDC to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus.

November 16, 2020 4:46 p.m.

Hurricane Iota nearing Nicaragua as catastrophic Category 5

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Tremendously powerful Category 5 Hurricane Iota was just off Nicaragua's Caribbean coast Monday evening and was likely to bring catastrophic damage to the same part of Central America already battered by a powerful Hurricane Eta less than two weeks ago.

November 16, 2020 4:45 p.m.

Former Suriname Vice President Ashwin Adhin arrested

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — Former Vice President Ashwin Adhin has been arrested in an investigation into the alleged destruction of equipment in the vice presidential office after his party lost power in the May elections, President Chandrikapersad Santokhi said Monday.

November 16, 2020 4:22 p.m.

'More people may die': Biden urges Trump to aid transition

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.

November 16, 2020 4:21 p.m.

Takeaways from Vatican's McCarrick report as US bishops meet

By The Associated Press (AP) — U.S. Catholic bishops are holding their annual fall assembly virtually this week with the Vatican's recent report on the rise and fall of disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick one of their main topics for discussion.

November 16, 2020 3:33 p.m.

Hurricane Iota to slam Nicaragua as catastrophic Cat 5

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Hurricane Iota rapidly strengthened Monday into a Category 5 storm that was likely to bring catastrophic damage to the same part of Central America already battered by a powerful Hurricane Eta less than two weeks ago.

November 16, 2020 3:32 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST

Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving