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Nation & World

The Latest: Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew

by news service reports November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.

Nation & World

New York state sues former Maine Catholic bishop, Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct, abuse

by CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

New York’s attorney general is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and two former church leaders, including former Maine Bishop Richard Malone, accusing them of covering up allegations of sexual misconduct against predatory priests.

Election 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Maine certifies Biden’s victory in the state’s election

by associated press November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says Maine has certified the results of the 2020 election.

Election 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Transition allowed to begin as U.S. agency ascertains Biden won election

by MATTHEW DALY, ZEKE MILLER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

General Services Administration chief Emily Murphy finally made the determination Monday after Trump efforts to subvert the vote failed across battleground states.

Business, Nation & World

GM sides with California in fight with Trump over pollution standards

by TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

General Motors says it will no longer support the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California’s right to set its own clean-air standards.

Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics

Republicans, business leaders push for action on Biden transition

by MATTHEW DALY and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press November 23, 2020November 24, 2020

Officials say President Trump’s refusal to concede ‘constitutes a serious threat’ to America’s democratic process.

Nation & World

In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.

Business, Nation & World

GM ordered to recall nearly 6 million trucks with Takata inflators

by TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

The U.S. is making General Motors recall and repair nearly 6 million big pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.