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President Donald Trump leaves the podium after speaking at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump defied gravity; now falls back to earth, future TBD

Donald Trump, who defied political gravity with his extraordinary rise from reality star and… Continue reading

President Donald Trump leaves the podium after speaking at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
People celebrate in Times Square after former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was announced as the winner over Pres. Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in New York. His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

EXPLAINER: Why AP called the 2020 election for Joe Biden

WHY AP CALLED THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION FOR BIDEN: As Election Day ground on into “election week,” it… Continue reading

People celebrate in Times Square after former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was announced as the winner over Pres. Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in New York. His victory came after more than three days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A campaign sign supporting Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris stands in front of a vote sign showing former President Barack Obama near the Clark County Election Department in North Las Vegas, Nev., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Biden transition team didn’t wait for verdict to get busy

Longtime aide had been leading efforts in anticipation of victory

A campaign sign supporting Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris stands in front of a vote sign showing former President Barack Obama near the Clark County Election Department in North Las Vegas, Nev., Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

EXPLAINER: States still in play and what makes them that way

The Associated Press reviews

A canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listens as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency

Democrat has leads in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listens as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks at the The Queen theater Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania

Trump’s campaign insists election isn’t over

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks at the The Queen theater Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: California player tests positive for virus, game in jeopardy

The season opener scheduled for Saturday between California and Washington was canceled following a request from… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The uncertainty for the Beavers is centered on the offense. Quarterback Jake Luton has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Gebbia, at least for now, looks like the frontrunner going into the abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

Cougs set to debut new offense against Oregon State Beavers

Washington State officially bids goodbye to the Air Raid and ushers in the run-and-shoot when… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Tristan Gebbia (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore. The uncertainty for the Beavers is centered on the offense. Quarterback Jake Luton has moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Gebbia, at least for now, looks like the frontrunner going into the abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Protesters hold letters that spell Count Every Vote as they cross an overpass while marching in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, following Tuesday's election. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Dozens arrested in ballot-counting protests

Election officials in several states said Thursday they are worried about the safety of their staffs amid a stream of threats and gatherings of angry… Continue reading

Protesters hold letters that spell Count Every Vote as they cross an overpass while marching in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, following Tuesday's election. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Cincinnati Bengals' Carlos Dunlap, left, rushes against Fred Johnson, right, during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Dunlap hoping he’ll be the missing piece for Seahawks

Carlos Dunlap looked around the Seattle Seahawks’ vast indoor practice field with a grin on his face.… Continue reading

Cincinnati Bengals' Carlos Dunlap, left, rushes against Fred Johnson, right, during an NFL football camp practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
A truck drives past a sign supporting a ballot measure that would legalize controlled, therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Salem, Ore. War veterans with PTSD, terminally ill patients and others suffering from anxiety are backing the ballot measure. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky)

Oregon leads the way in decriminalizing hard drugs

In a first in the nation, Oregon has rejected charging drug users with criminal offenses, with… Continue reading

A truck drives past a sign supporting a ballot measure that would legalize controlled, therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Salem, Ore. War veterans with PTSD, terminally ill patients and others suffering from anxiety are backing the ballot measure. (AP Photo/Andrew Selsky)

THE CONVERSATION: ‘Namaste’ becomes perfect pandemic greeting

By Jeremy David Engels | The Conversation HANDS OVER THE heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An… Continue reading

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Secretary of State Kim Wyman wins 3rd term in Washington

Secretary of State Kim Wyman has been reelected to a third term, continuing a more than… Continue reading

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AP VoteCast: In Washington, voters sour on state of nation

The Associated Press Voters in Washington made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country’s direction, according to an expansive AP survey… Continue reading

How do you feel about the way the presidential candidates have handled the election fallout?

How do you feel about the way the presidential candidates have handled the election fallout?… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press)

Trump steps to podium, lets loose on integrity of election

For 40 hours, President Donald Trump fumed in private and tweeted his grievances in… Continue reading

President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press)
Gov. Jay Inslee thanks the voters of Washington state after winning his third term, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Olympia Wash. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)
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Jay Inslee wins 3rd term as Washington governor

Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee has become the first incumbent elected to a third term in Washington… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee thanks the voters of Washington state after winning his third term, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Olympia Wash. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)

GOP gubernatorial candidate Culp loses cop job in Republic

Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp lost his race Tuesday night, and now says he also has lost his job as… Continue reading

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden takes off his face mask as he arrives to speak, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House

Democrat Joe Biden pushed closer Thursday to the 270 Electoral… Continue reading

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden takes off his face mask as he arrives to speak, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Washington quarterbacks Jaden Sheffey, center, Kevin Thomson, left, and Jacob Sirmon, right, pass in a group during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Lake stays mum on Washington’s starting QB ahead of opener

This much is clear about Jimmy Lake’s debut as the head coach at Washington, he’s not going… Continue reading

Washington quarterbacks Jaden Sheffey, center, Kevin Thomson, left, and Jacob Sirmon, right, pass in a group during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)