Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.

Because of the virus, dads mark Father's Day from a distance

CHICAGO (AP) — Wake Sharp got to see his family on Father’s Day -- see them, not hug them, not kiss them, not even shake hands.

Because of the virus, dads mark Father's Day from a distance

CHICAGO (AP) — Wake Sharp got to see his family on Father’s Day -- see them, not hug them, not kiss them, not even shake hands.

DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-semitic posts

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media in July.

With fans in stands, Portugal draws with Spain in friendly

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — With fans back in the stands, Portugal and Spain drew 0-0 in a friendly on Wednesday.

DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-semitic posts

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media in July.

BGH receives Sunderland Foundation Grant

BGH receives Sunderland Foundation Grant

American could face fine over local virus spike in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.

Justices asked again to reinstate rule for abortion pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court a second time to reinstate a rule that women must pick up an abortion pill in person during the COVID-19 pandemic.

No. 9 Miami visits Duke in late ACC schedule addition

No. 9 Miami (7-1, 6-1 ACC, No. 10 CFP) at Duke (2-7, 1-7), Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (ACC Network).

No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeks to remain unbeaten vs Troy

Coastal Carolina (7-0, 5-0 Sun Belt) at Troy (4-3, 2-2), Saturday at noon EST (ESPN2).

AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020

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Macron pledges billions for climate after Greens make gains

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron, who once declared “Make The Planet Great Again” but whose climate agenda got knocked off course by street protests, is under new pressure to fight climate change after the Green Party did well in local elections.

Macron pledges billions for climate after Greens make gains

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron, who once declared “Make The Planet Great Again” but whose climate agenda got knocked off course by street protests, is under new pressure to fight climate change after the Green Party did well in local elections.

No. 15 Coastal Carolina seeks to remain unbeaten vs Troy

Coastal Carolina (7-0, 5-0 Sun Belt) at Troy (4-3, 2-2), Saturday at noon EST (ESPN2).

Job and Career Fair is Thursday at Big Bend

Employers, job seekers converge

MOSES LAKE — The opportunity to meet 51 local employers and to learn about their hiring practices starts at 9 a.m., Thursday, at the Job and Career Fair.

2011 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic

Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The north Oregon coast crowds have been overwhelming the state park sites this summer with highway traffic jams, illegal parking and overflowing trash bins amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The north Oregon coast crowds have been overwhelming the state park sites this summer with highway traffic jams, illegal parking and overflowing trash bins amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The north Oregon coast crowds have been overwhelming the state park sites this summer with highway traffic jams, illegal parking and overflowing trash bins amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.