The count goes on — with Biden on the cusp of presidency

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden has overtaken President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Georgia. That puts Biden on the cusp of winning the presidency since the election hinges on the outcome of tight contests in those battleground states. The new results Friday come as Trump is trying to undermine confidence in this week’s election.…

Italy shuts down 4 regions as Europe tries lighter lockdowns

MILAN (AP) — The center of Milan stood remarkably empty as luxury boutiques, jewelry shops and other non-essential businesses in Italy’s vibrant financial capital closed on the first day of a partial lockdown. Restrictions imposed in four Italian regions on Friday to stop the coronavirus’s resurgence allow a great deal more freedom than the nationwide…

Mizzou Basketball Announces SEC Schedule

COLUMBIA, Mo. â€“ Mizzou Men’s Basketball’s 2020-21 Southeastern Conference schedule was announced Friday as well as additional nonconference matchups. The league portion of the schedule is set while the nonconference slate is still under construction with dates subject to change and potential games to be added. Mizzou’s 2021 SEC schedule will open up Dec. 30 vs.…

Plane Stuck in Tree

WRIGHT CITY, Mo. (AP) — An eastern Missouri pilot has been rescued after his plane became lodged in a tree during a crash. KMOV reports that Lincoln County Fire and Rescue officials said 78-year-old pilot Mike Fleming made his way onto a tree branch after crashing just before 9 a.m. Thursday in Wright City. More…