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October 28, 2020 6:06 p.m.

Young gray wolf from California spotted in Oregon

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A young member of California’s only known gray wolf pack has left the state and ventured into Oregon, wildlife officials said.

October 28, 2020 5:33 p.m.

Pandemic politics: Biden shuns 'false promises' of fast fix

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Focused firmly on COVID-19, Joe Biden vowed Wednesday not to campaign in the election homestretch “on the false promises of being able to end this pandemic by flipping a switch.” President Donald Trump, under attack for his handling of the worst health crisis in more than a century, breezily pledged on his final-week swing to “vanquish the virus.”

October 28, 2020 5:33 p.m.

FBI says extremist threatened Trump, Obama in online posts

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man charged in an alleged conspiracy to

October 28, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Judge: Virginia can't count some ballots without postmarks

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge ruled Wednesday that Virginia elections officials cannot count absentee ballots with missing postmarks unless they can confirm the date of mailing through a barcode, granting part of an injunction requested by a conservative legal group.

October 28, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Supreme Court leaves NC absentee ballot deadline at Nov. 12

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will allow absentee ballots in North Carolina to be received and counted up to nine days after Election Day, in a win for Democrats.

October 28, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Coutinho and Fabinho out of Brazil's WCup qualifying squad

SAO PAULO (AP) — Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Liverpool midfielder Fabinho were dropped from Brazil's squad for a pair of World Cup qualifying matches in November because of injury.

October 28, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes

While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia, it's Oregon State's defense that should worry opponents.

October 28, 2020 5:06 p.m.

UK under pressure as COVID-19 epidemic doubling every 9 days

LONDON (AP) — The British government is under pressure to develop a national strategy to combat a surge of COVID-19 cases and “rescue Christmas’’ as scientists warn that the number of people hospitalized with the disease in the U.K. could almost triple by the end of next month unless something more is done now.

October 28, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Cardinals decline $12.5M option for INF Kolten Wong

The St. Louis Cardinals have declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option, making the Gold Glove second baseman a free agent.

October 28, 2020 4:31 p.m.

Kansas sees new COVID highs; Kelly not dropping mask mandate

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas set new state pandemic records Wednesday for reported coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related hospitalizations, and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said she hasn’t dropped the idea of calling the Republican-controlled Legislature into special session to impose a statewide mask mandate.

October 28, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Trial begins in suit over metro Phoenix's freeway attacks

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety has never accepted responsibility for falsely arresting a landscaper in shootings five years ago on metro Phoenix’s freeways that terrorized motorists, even after the case was dismissed amid heavy criticism of its ballistic evidence, the landscaper’s attorney said Wednesday at a civil trial over the arrest.

October 28, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

October 28, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Los Angeles celebrations of Dodgers win mostly peaceful

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A World Series win by the Los Angeles Dodgers left the team’s hometown fans celebrating in the streets and setting off fireworks late into the night, but some people used the occasion to smash store windows and loot merchandise, overshadowing a largely happy night of revelry.

October 28, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Messi, Barcelona ease past Juventus; Chelsea, Man U cruise

There was no Cristiano Ronaldo on the field and no fans in the stands to see Barcelona and Lionel Messi beat Juventus 2-0 away in the Champions League on Wednesday.

October 28, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Even Mexico's tough-luck saint has tough year in 2020

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s patron saint of lost causes and difficult cases had a tough day Wednesday, drawing only a fraction of the huge crowd he normally gets for his annual celebration.

October 28, 2020 4:15 p.m.

The Latest: Texans place OL Sharping on COVID-19 list

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

October 28, 2020 4:15 p.m.

The Latest: Minnesota cautions against traditional Halloween

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials are warning against traditional Halloween festivities amid the recent rise in coronavirus cases statewide.

October 28, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Feds issue coverage plan for COVID-19 vaccine and treatments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials Wednesday issued insurance coverage rules designed to deliver on the promise that every American will have access to free COVID-19 vaccines when they are approved.

October 28, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Mississippi marijuana ballot dispute: No ruling before vote

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court will wait until after next week's election to consider whether a medical marijuana initiative got onto the ballot through proper procedures.

October 28, 2020 3:33 p.m.

Beleaguered Barcelona beats Ronaldo-less Juventus 2-0 in CL

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Barcelona played some of its best soccer in a while to win 2-0 at Juventus on Wednesday in a Champions League match that offered plenty of entertainment even though the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo prevented a highly anticipated duel against Lionel Messi.