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Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump's staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the president's baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden's son.

Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma, other entities
The Justice Department's subpoena to Hunter Biden sought information involving more than two dozen entities to examine some of his foreign business ties, including with Ukrainian gas company Burisma.

US regulators post positive review of Pfizer vaccine data
U.S. health regulators have posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.

Montana could receive first vaccine doses by Dec. 15
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Wednesday that the state could receive around 9,750 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by drug company Pfizer as soon as Dec. 15.

‘America the Beautiful’ is White House theme for Christmas
Melania Trump says the theme pays tribute to the "majesty" of the United States.

Trump wins Alaska, 3 electoral votes; up to 217
President Donald Trump has won the state of Alaska. The Republican nominee was awarded the state’s three electoral votes, pushing his Electoral College tally to 217.

Republican Greg Gianforte elected Montana’s next governor
Republican Greg Gianforte has won the race to become Montana's next governor.

Republican US Sen. Daines wins reelection in Montana
Republican Steve Daines has been reelected to the Montana Senate seat he wrested from Democrats six years ago.

Montana voters cast record number of ballots this election
Montanans have cast a record number of votes in this year's general election.

Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
Wildfires churning out dense plumes of smoke as they scorch part of the U.S. West Coast have exposed more than 8 million people to hazardous pollution levels.