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• Maui Prosecutors Decline Charges for Burial Site Protesters

  18-11-2020 23:58
  County prosecutors in Maui have declined to file charges against protesters who were arrested after demonstrating at the construction site of a water project that may lie on historic burial grounds.
  
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• Catholics Divided as Bishops Examine Biden's Abortion Stance

  18-11-2020 23:58
  
  Catholics split almost evenly between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the presidential election.
  
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• Man With Popular Name for Judge Loses After Election Exam

  18-11-2020 23:57
  A man who took his wife’s recognizable name before running for Wayne County judge has lost the race by a narrow margin.
  
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• US Judge Rejects Inmates' Lawsuit on Idaho Execution Plans

  18-11-2020 23:56
  A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from two Idaho death row inmates seeking more information about the state’s execution plans.
  
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• The Latest: 5 Florida Mayors Urge Governor to Mandate Masks

  18-11-2020 23:49
  
  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.
  
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• Georgia's Hand Tally of Presidential Race Nears End

  18-11-2020 23:43
  
  The Georgia secretary of state's office says election officials across the state were expected to meet the deadline complete a hand tally of the presidential race.
  
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• Browns Place 3 More on COVID List, Garrett Kept Home 'Sick'

  18-11-2020 23:43
  
  Star defensive end Myles Garrett stayed home feeling ill and the Browns placed three more players, including starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey, on the COVID-19 list as the team prepares for this week’s home game against Philadelphia.
  
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• West Virginia Releases Plan for Vaccine as Cases Pile Up

  18-11-2020 23:40
  West Virginia has released a draft plan for rolling out a coronavirus vaccine, starting with medical workers and gradually bringing it to other essential workers and to the general public.
  
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• Virus Surge Places Strain on Pennsylvania's Contact Tracers

  18-11-2020 23:39
  
  Pennsylvania’s contact tracing system is under strain as the explosion of new COVID-19 cases overtakes health workers’ ability to keep up.
  
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• Florida Mayors Plead With Governor to Take Action on Virus

  18-11-2020 23:37
  Five Florida mayors expressed concern about the rising number of coronavirus cases in the state, and begged Gov. Ron DeSantis to change his approach to the virus.
  
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• Key Obama Benghazi Cover-Up Figure Now Hoping for Job in Potential Biden WH

  18-11-2020 23:36
  
  The shadows of Benghazi are back. With Democrats and the mainstream media already declaring former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the disputed 2020 election, one of the most notorious names behind the 2012 presidential contest is looking for a return to a White House position. And she expects Americans not to remember a…
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• Georgia Schools Suspend In-Person Teaching as Virus Spreads

  18-11-2020 23:36
  At least three Georgia school districts are ceasing in-person instruction until after Thanksgiving because of coronavirus spread among teachers and students.
  
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• Post-Brexit UK Announces Largest Military Investment Since Cold War

  18-11-2020 23:34
  
  By Andrew MacAskillLONDON (Reuters) - Britain has announced the biggest investment in its military since the end of the Cold War, despite the...
  
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• Police: Colorado Man Fatally Shot While Driving Near Mall

  18-11-2020 23:33
  A Colorado man has died after police say he was shot in a moving vehicle in what authorities believe was a gang-related shooting.
  
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• Paper on Texas Border Ceases Publication After Virus Cutback

  18-11-2020 23:33
  A South Texas newspaper with origins dating back to the 19th century has ceased publishing.
  
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• Stockton Mayor Who Pushed Guaranteed Income Isn't Reelected

  18-11-2020 23:30
  
  The mayor of Stockton, California, has conceded he lost reelection after receiving national attention for starting a universal basic income program.
  
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• Oklahoma Virus Hospitalizations Top 1,400, Spread Unyielding

  18-11-2020 23:30
  The number of hospitalizations in Oklahoma due to the coronavirus has surpassed 1,400 for a new one-day record with the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling the virus' spread unyielding.
  
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• The Latest: Biden Congratulates Pelosi on Speaker Nomination

  18-11-2020 23:29
  
  President-elect Joe Biden is congratulating Nancy Pelosi for her nomination to serve as House speaker for another term.
  
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• Virus News: Baker Urges Cautious Thanksgiving; 47 New Deaths

  18-11-2020 23:28
  
  Gov. Charlie Baker is urging residents to refrain from gathering with extended family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday.
  
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• St. Louis Mayor Says She Won't Seek Reelection Next Year

  18-11-2020 23:28
  St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson says she won't run for another term next year.
  
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• New homeowners find $25K in coins in a drawer

  18-11-2020 23:27 via rss.cnn.com
  
  A South Carolina couple found a forgotten treasure while settling into their new home -- dozens of gold and silver coins worth thousands of dollars.
  
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• Trump Influence Seen in Deadlock of Michigan Election Board

  18-11-2020 23:26
  
  President Donald Trump's efforts to sow doubt about the election seem to have played a role in a move by two Michigan Republicans to block certification of election results from Detroit.
  
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• Jail Guard Fired and Charged for Alleged Assault of Detainee

  18-11-2020 23:25
  A jail guard has been fired and arrested for allegedly beating a detainee at Schenectady County jail.
  
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• Alaska Voters Narrowly Approve Initiative Changing Elections

  18-11-2020 23:25
  Alaska voters have narrowly approved a ballot measure that would end party primaries and institute ranked choice voting in general elections.
  
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• Hawaii Station Pulls DJs After Guest Mocked During Telethon

  18-11-2020 23:18
  A Hawaii radio station has pulled two of its DJs off-air after they made insensitive comments about a local musician’s struggle with homelessness and hunger.
  
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• What to Know About Timing and Distribution of Coronavirus Vaccines

  18-11-2020 23:16
  
  Pfizer and Moderna are expected to soon file for emergency use authorization with the Food and Drug Administration following announcements of high efficacy in their vaccine candidates.
  
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• Phoenix Okays Development Deal With TSMC for $12 Billion Chip Factory

  18-11-2020 23:15
  
  By Stephen Nellis(Reuters) - City officials in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday unanimously voted to authorize a development agreement with chipmaker...
  
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• ‘Different sets of rules’: California Medical Association reps & maskless guests were at Newsom dinner that BROKE Covid-19 advice

  18-11-2020 23:14 via rt.com
  
  Days after admitting he “should have modeled better behavior” following a dinner that broke California’s Covid-19 restrictions, Gavin Newsom is back in the spotlight as it’s revealed health officials were also in attendance.Newsom claimed in his statement about the event, which was reported on days after he warned Californians about letting their “guards down” when it comes to the pandemic, that his family “followed the restaurant’s health protocol
  
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• US Rep. Newhouse Says He Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus

  18-11-2020 23:12
  Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse is tweeting that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
  
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• COVID-19 Pandemic Strains Maryland Groups Helping Homeless

  18-11-2020 23:11
  The coronavirus pandemic has increased the strain on groups that work to prevent homelessness in Maryland, with experts saying single mothers and people of color are being hurt the most.
  
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• Kansas Governor Issues New Mask Mandate as COVID Cases Surge

  18-11-2020 23:10
  
  Gov. Laura Kelly has issued a new mask mandate in hopes of lessening the spread of the coronavirus in Kansas after the state again  reported another record seven-day increase in new cases.
  
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• Georgia Recount Not Likely to Change Biden Victory: State Official

  18-11-2020 23:10
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A recount being conducted by Georgia is not likely to change the result that gave Democrat Joe Biden a victory in the...
  
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• Warrant Issued in 2013 Gang-Related Shooting Death in Omaha

  18-11-2020 23:09
  Omaha police say a suspect in a 2013 killing is awaiting extradition from a jail in Arizona to face charges in Nebraska.
  
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• Dems Nominate Pelosi as Speaker Again to Lead Into Biden Era

  18-11-2020 23:09
  
  House Democrats have nominated Nancy Pelosi to be speaker once again, this time as the leader who guides them as Democrat Joe Biden becomes president.
  
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• Study: Mask Mandates Cut Virus' Spread in St. Louis

  18-11-2020 23:08
  A Saint Louis University study shows mask mandates in St. Louis and St. Louis County slowed the spread of the coronavirus this summer.
  
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• South Dakota's Noem Defends Forgoing Masks as Virus Surges

  18-11-2020 23:07
  South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has defended people who choose not to wear masks in public as she appeared at a news conference to address the growing health crisis for the first time in over three months.
  
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• US Rep. Thomas Suozzi Wins Reelection Bid in Tight Race

  18-11-2020 23:06
  Democratic U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi has survived a tough challenge to win a third term representing a district that includes Long Island’s wealthy north shore.
  
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• US Rep. Clark Elected to Democratic Leadership Post in House

  18-11-2020 23:06
  U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark is continuing her climb through the ranks of the Democratic leadership on Capitol Hill.
  
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• Federal Execution Nears for Man Who Killed Texas Teenager

  18-11-2020 23:06
  A man convicted of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old Texas girl, then bludgeoning her with a shovel before burying her alive, is scheduled to be put to death.
  
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• N.C. Elections Director Blocks Mom's Ballot After Her Death

  18-11-2020 23:04
  A North Carolina elections director had to ask members of her board to reject her mother's absentee ballot because she died several weeks before the general election.
  
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• Workers at Fargo Company Go on Strike Over COVID-19 Concerns

  18-11-2020 23:02
  About 70 drivers and warehouse workers at a Fargo food distributor have gone on strike because they don’t believe the company is doing enough to protect them from exposure to COVID-19.
  
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• Ducey Warns of Rising Infections, but No State Mask Mandate

  18-11-2020 23:02
  Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has urged Arizonans to stay safe over the Thanksgiving holiday and to continue wearing masks as the state's COVID-19 cases continue rising.
  
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• Surge in COVID-19 Cases Pushes Hospitalizations Past 800

  18-11-2020 22:59
  Connecticut reported 2,042 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, pushing the state’s tally to 97,028 since March.
  
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• Brazil's Gol Says Could Resume Use of Boeing 737 Max by Year's End

  18-11-2020 22:59
  BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Gol said on Wednesday that it could resume use of its fleet of Boeing 737 Max jets by year's end under the...
  
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• EXPLAINER: A Look at Trump's Long-Shot Legal Challenges

  18-11-2020 22:55
  
  As President Donald Trump continues to push falsehoods about the election, his legal team has so far failed to gain any traction in court without evidence of widespread fraud, which experts widely agree doesn’t exist.
  
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• UPS Mechanic Killed in Accident at Louisville Hub

  18-11-2020 22:54
  A UPS worker has been killed in an accident at a Kentucky facility.
  
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• Remains of 3 Found in Colorado, Triggering Manhunt for Felon

  18-11-2020 22:54
  
  Authorities in southern Colorado say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the discovery of the remains of three people found by searchers near a rural hamlet.
  
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• ‘WJ Live’: ‘Woke’ School District Excludes Asian Students from ‘Students of Color’ Category

  18-11-2020 22:53
  
  Support Christian, conservative journalism at The Western Journal by joining our subscription service. One Washington school district compared ‘White/Asian Students’ against ‘Students of Color’ to examine the ‘impact opportunity gaps’ experienced by the latter. ► Click HERE to subscribe to “WJ Live”: http://w-j.co/s/51c85 The Western Journal’s mission is to equip readers with the truth, and we’re excited…
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• Major University Announces ‘George Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund’

  18-11-2020 22:53
  
  Officials at the University of Michigan have announced a scholarship to fund projects and research of alleged systemic racism in the Wolverine State. The scholarship fund bears the name of George Floyd, whose death in Minneapolis police custody in May prompted protests and riots across the nation. According to the university’s Office of Diversity, Equity…
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• Canada's Opposition Parties Urge Trudeau Government to Ban Huawei 5G, Say China Is Threat

  18-11-2020 22:52
  
  By Steve SchererOTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's opposition on Wednesday called on Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to get tougher on...
  
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