Experts, California residents question curfew effectiveness

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Come Saturday night, California will join other states and nations in trying a partial overnight curfew as its latest desperate attempt to stem a surge in coronavirus cases, though experts said its effect may be more symbolic than real and many law enforcement agencies are refusing to enforce it at all.

Mnuchin denies trying to limit Biden's economic options

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied on Friday that he is attempting to limit President-elect Joe Biden's options for reviving the pandemic-damaged economy by ending several emergency loan programs being run by the Federal Reserve.

3 former Missouri city officials charged in fraud scheme

NEW MADRID, Mo. (AP) — Three former city officials in a small southeast Missouri town are facing felony charges after a

Defensive boost could be tipping point in Seahawks season

SEATTLE (AP) — On the night before the game that may be a tipping point in their season, the Seattle Seahawks' defense held a meeting of accountability.

The Latest: McConnell proposes shifting funds to COVID aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

Daily COVID-19 deaths in US reach highest level since May

The surging coronavirus is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand, with the country now averaging over 1,300 COVID-19 deaths per day — the highest level since the calamitous spring in and around New York City.

BTS says new album 'BE' is a 'letter of hope'

SEOUL (AP) — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their highly anticipated new album, which they described as a “letter of hope.”

Mnuchin denies trying to hinder incoming administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied that he is attempting to limit the choices President-elect Joe Biden will have to promote an economic recovery by ending several emergency loan programs being run by the Federal Reserve.

Mnuchin denies he's trying to hinder incoming administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied that he is attempting to limit the choices President-elect Joe Biden will have to promote an economic recovery by ending several emergency loan programs being run by the Federal Reserve.

Konzen remembered as tireless educator, elected official

After nearly 50 years of public service in Lincoln County, John Konzen, 77, died Nov. 3.

American star Gio Reyna extends Dortmund contract to 2025

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — American youngster Gio Reyna has extended his contract with German team Borussia Dortmund.

Federal Way woman sentenced in aircraft fraud scheme

SEATTLE (AP) — A Federal Way woman who falsified documents in a fraud scheme designed to steal and sell aircraft was sentenced in federal court to four years, three months in prison, according to prosecutors.

BTS releases new album 'BE,' a 'letter of hope'

SEOUL (AP) — K-pop band BTS on Friday released their highly anticipated new album, which they described as a “letter of hope.”

Burkina Faso to vote amid escalating violence

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso will vote in presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, amid escalating extremist violence that’s killed more than 2,000 people this year and displaced some one million people from their homes.

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People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man Alive

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's

Murray, Cardinals get shut down in loss to Seahawks

SEATTLE (AP) — Kyler Murray was crunched on Arizona's second drive of the game. A rude hello from Seattle’s L.J. Collier and Carlos Dunlap that left Murray with a sore right shoulder.

Week 12: Big Ten unbeatens, Bedlam and Lawrence returns

The Big Ten's four unbeaten teams square off Saturday in two games that could go a long way toward settling the division races.

Greece: 2 private clinics appropriated to treat COVID-19

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities are taking over two private health clinics in the northern city of Thessaloniki as the region’s public hospitals struggle to cope with a surge in coronavirus cases, the country's Health Ministry said Friday.