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November 12, 2020 2:12 p.m.

Eta soaks Florida, races to Atlantic off Georgia, Carolinas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Eta dumped blustery rain across north Florida after landfall Thursday morning north of the heavily populated Tampa Bay area, and then sped out into the Atlantic off of the neighboring coasts of Georgia and the Carolinas.

November 12, 2020 1:30 p.m.

GOP backs off from seeking to strip Walz of emergency powers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With coronavirus cases and deaths soaring to record levels in Minnesota, Republican lawmakers backed down Thursday from making another futile attempt to strip Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of the emergency powers he has used to respond to the pandemic.

November 12, 2020 1:06 p.m.

No. 11 Oregon tries to shut down Washington State

No. 11 Oregon (1-0, 1-0 Pac-12) at Washington State (1-0, 1-0), Saturday at 7 p.m. EST (Fox).

November 12, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Judge: GOP petition blocking virus rules is unconstitutional

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge on Thursday rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and other restrictions to prevent the spread of

November 12, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Senate likely to vote on controversial Fed pick next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's unorthodox choice for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Judy Shelton, could be approved by the Senate next week, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office said Thursday.

November 12, 2020 12:27 p.m.

The Latest: President-elect Biden talks with Pelosi, Schumer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

November 12, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Polis: Proposed budget will ease suffering, set up recovery

DENVER (AP) — Citing “horrific” cuts Colorado lawmakers had to make this year in response to revenue lost to the coronavirus, Gov. Jared Polis told a key committee Thursday his $35 billion budget request for the next fiscal year aims to ease suffering this winter and position the state for a long-term post-pandemic recovery.

November 12, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Rep. Rose concedes to GOP's Malliotakis in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Max Rose, a Democrat representing one of the few conservative corners of New York City, conceded his congressional race Thursday to Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican who ran on a law-and-order platform.

November 12, 2020 11:39 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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November 12, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Judge rejects GOP try to block Louisiana virus restrictions

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge on Thursday rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and other coronavirus-related restrictions.

November 12, 2020 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: Biden headed to Rehoboth Beach home with family

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

November 12, 2020 11:09 a.m.

Rolovich makes home debut as Washington St hosts Oregon

Nick Rolovich will be making his home debut when Washington State hosts No. 11 Oregon on Saturday.

November 12, 2020 11:09 a.m.

Key role for Black policy leaders on Biden's transition team

DETROIT (AP) — Black policy leaders will play a pivotal role in President-elect Joe Biden’s transition, marking one of the most diverse agency review teams in history.

November 12, 2020 10:51 a.m.

AC/DC is back and fighting off the black with new album

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Through decades, deaths and disasters, AC/DC keeps thundering on.

November 12, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Greek hospital staff demand hirings as cases, deaths spike

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dozens of hospital workers held protests at hospitals in Greece Thursday, demanding more medical staff be hired as the country struggles to contain a resurgence of the coronavirus that has led to a new lockdown being imposed.

November 12, 2020 10:04 a.m.

Democrats won't reach 2/3rd supermajority in Legislature

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic lawmakers will fall short of winning enough state legislative seats to prevent Republicans from staging walkouts that have halted action at the Capitol in recent years.

November 12, 2020 10:04 a.m.

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden's top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden's victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that's a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.

November 12, 2020 10:04 a.m.

Pitt's top-ranked pass rush to test Georgia Tech rookie Sims

ATLANTA (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi says Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims' composure under pressure is impressive for a freshman.

November 12, 2020 9:57 a.m.

AP PHOTOS: Afro-Brazilian religious leaders run for office

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Wagner Machado, a priest from the Afro-Brazilian faith Umbanda, was focused on final details for a religious ceremony in a public square. Wooden drums stood ready, a vase of roses was atop a white tablecloth and the scent of incense was wafting through the air. Then a passerby shattered the silence:

November 12, 2020 9:09 a.m.

East Carolina next to try to slow down No. 7 Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati has had one of the nation's stingiest defenses the past three years. But last season, East Carolina scored 43 points and piled up 638 yards against the Bearcats.