{"id":213673,"date":"2020-11-25T06:57:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T12:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=213673"},"modified":"2020-11-25T14:14:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T20:14:40","slug":"wayne-byers-show-morning-nov-25-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=213673","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show &#8211; Morning &#8211; Nov 25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-265\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbam-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbam-300x200.png 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbam-262x175.png 262w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/wbam.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>CSi Weather&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>REST OF TODAY&#8230;Mostly sunny.\u00a0 Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.TONIGHT&#8230;Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds around 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.<\/p>\n<p>.THANKSGIVING DAY&#8230;Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West<\/p>\n<p>winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.THURSDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly clear. Lows around 20. West winds 10 to<\/p>\n<p>15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.FRIDAY&#8230;Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n<p>.FRIDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n<p>.SATURDAY&#8230;Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n<p>.SATURDAY NIGHT&#8230;Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n<p>.SUNDAY&#8230;Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n<p>.SUNDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly clear. Lows around 10.<\/p>\n<p>.MONDAY&#8230;Sunny. Highs around 30.<\/p>\n<p>.MONDAY NIGHT&#8230;Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n<p>.TUESDAY&#8230;Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n<pre class=\"glossaryProduct\"><\/pre>\n<p>A warming trend is expected Friday and Saturday ahead of a stronger clipper bringing low 50&#8217;s into much of the\u00a0 southwest and south central, Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The Clipper and a <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/glossary.php?word=front\">front<\/a> moves through late Saturday night and Sunday with a shot of snow possible, with just light snow accumulations if any.<\/p>\n<p>Colder temperatures expected on Sunday behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/glossary.php?word=front\">front<\/a> with highs in<\/p>\n<p>the 20s\/30s.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ND COVID Stats<\/p>\n<p>Tues Nov 24,\u00a0 9am<\/p>\n<p>Barnes County<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Deaths 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woman in her 50s <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woman in her 90s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woman in her 90s <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Man in his 50s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Total Deaths 14<\/p>\n<p>New Positives: 24<\/p>\n<p>Total Positives:\u00a0 940<\/p>\n<p>Active: 179<\/p>\n<p>Recovered: 747<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stutsman County<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW DEATHS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Man in his 90s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woman in her 70s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TOTAL DEATHS 41<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>New Positives: 41<\/p>\n<p>Total Positives: 2465<\/p>\n<p>Active: 375<\/p>\n<p>Recovered: 2049<\/p>\n<p>More information from NDDoH pending<\/p>\n<p><strong>COVID-19 Test Results\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/diseases-conditions\/coronavirus\/north-dakota-coronavirus-cases\"><em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nBY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8,269\u00a0\u2013 Total Tests from Yesterday*<\/p>\n<p>1,092,803 \u2013 Total tests completed since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n<p>1,019\u00a0\u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n<p>74,401\u00a0\u2013 Total positive individuals since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n<p>13.27% \u2013\u00a0Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>8,907 \u2013\u00a0Total Active Cases<\/p>\n<p>-947\u00a0Individuals from Yesterday<\/p>\n<p>1,913\u00a0\u2013 Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (1,309 with a recovery\u00a0date\u00a0of yesterday****)<\/p>\n<p>64,610\u00a0\u2013 Total recovered since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n<p>289 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n<p>-25\u00a0\u2013 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>37\u00a0\u2013 New Deaths*** (883\u00a0total deaths since the pandemic\u00a0began)<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that 10 of the 37 deaths were outside the typical 0-3-day lag in death reporting. It is more likely that a higher number of deaths are reported on Tuesdays because of the lag in reporting from over the weekend. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Man in his 90s from Barnes County.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Woman in her 50s from Barnes County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Woman in her 90s from Barnes County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Woman in her 90s from Barnes County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Man in his 50s from Barnes County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 60s from Burleigh County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 70s from Burleigh County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 40s from Cass County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 60s from <strong>Dickey County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 80s from<strong> Dickey County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 90s from <strong>Dickey County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 90s from <strong>Foster County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 90s from <strong>Foster County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Man in his 80s from <strong>Foster County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 80s from <strong>Foster County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Man in his 90s from <strong>Foster County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Man in his 80s from Logan County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 50s from Morton County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 60s from Morton County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 90s from Pembina County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 70s from Richland County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 60s from Richland County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 90s from Richland County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 60s from Rolette County.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Man in his 90s from Stutsman County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Woman in her 70s from Stutsman County.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Man in his 80s from Towner County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 80s from Walsh County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 90s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 80s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 80s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 90s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 80s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 80s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 70s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Man in his 80s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<li>Woman in her 90s from Ward County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adams County \u2013 2<\/li>\n<li>Barnes County \u2013 24<\/li>\n<li>Benson County \u2013 11<\/li>\n<li>Bottineau County \u2013 9<\/li>\n<li>Bowman County \u2013 3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burleigh County \u2013 117<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cass County \u2013 341<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cavalier County \u2013 6<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dickey County \u2013 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Dunn County \u2013 1<\/li>\n<li>Eddy County \u2013 2<\/li>\n<li>Emmons County \u2013 2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foster County \u2013 5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Grand Forks County \u2013 50<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hettinger County \u2013 3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kidder County \u2013 2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>LaMoure County \u2013 5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Logan County \u2013 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>McHenry County \u2013 4<\/li>\n<li>McIntosh County \u2013 2<\/li>\n<li>McKenzie County \u2013 13<\/li>\n<li>McLean County \u2013 12<\/li>\n<li>Mercer County \u2013 9<\/li>\n<li><strong>Morton County \u2013 38<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mountrail County \u2013 8<\/li>\n<li>Nelson County \u2013 4<\/li>\n<li>Oliver County \u2013 2<\/li>\n<li>Pembina County \u2013 10<\/li>\n<li>Pierce County \u2013 6<\/li>\n<li>Ramsey County \u2013 19<\/li>\n<li>Ransom County \u2013 8<\/li>\n<li>Richland County \u2013 26<\/li>\n<li>Rolette County \u2013 27<\/li>\n<li>Sargent County \u2013 8<\/li>\n<li>Sioux County \u2013 2<\/li>\n<li>Stark County \u2013 36<\/li>\n<li>Steele County \u2013 1<\/li>\n<li>Stutsman County \u2013 41<\/li>\n<li>Towner County \u2013 3<\/li>\n<li>Traill County \u2013 43<\/li>\n<li>Walsh County \u2013 20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ward County \u2013 55<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wells County \u2013 4<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Williams County \u2013 32<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/diseases-conditions\/coronavirus\/north-dakota-coronavirus-cases\"><em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a><em>). <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. There is a lag in the time deaths are reported to the NDDoH.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>****<\/em> <em>The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*****Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/diseases-conditions\/coronavirus\/north-dakota-coronavirus-cases\"><em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus\">www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fndhealth&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cnpeske%40nd.gov%7Cd27e16b72df740e12f0f08d87cee353b%7C2dea0464da514a88bae2b3db94bc0c54%7C0%7C0%7C637396709902846824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=fsvRdRov5PbXhRP8dFnmXX%2FcXn25N1%2BstdYTXg%2BxHt0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FNDDOH&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cnpeske%40nd.gov%7Cd27e16b72df740e12f0f08d87cee353b%7C2dea0464da514a88bae2b3db94bc0c54%7C0%7C0%7C637396709902856780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=kjpzRtEr16OUFVevAKIRlrIFKaRgo0Q94XUREHgU3mk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fndstatehealth%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cnpeske%40nd.gov%7Cd27e16b72df740e12f0f08d87cee353b%7C2dea0464da514a88bae2b3db94bc0c54%7C0%7C0%7C637396709902866734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=nCVv1rbfE%2BUumrxic9hAhu6Pi23nKYA%2FzK4lCPFF%2F4s%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cnpeske%40nd.gov%7Cd27e16b72df740e12f0f08d87cee353b%7C2dea0464da514a88bae2b3db94bc0c54%7C0%7C0%7C637396709902866734%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=bwR8%2Bu75pY80yGybzJwlZAzUlvM%2BvB7Tr6aa%2BKQ4z%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) \u2014 The head of one of the largest regional health systems in the Midwest has been replaced after telling employees that he had recovered from COVID-19 and was not wearing a mask. Sanford Health said in a release Tuesday that it has \u201cmutually agreed to part ways\u201d with longtime CEO Kelby Krabbenhoft, who took over in 1996. Krabbenhoft told employees in an email that he believes he\u2019s now immune to COVID-19 for \u201cat least seven months and perhaps years to come.\u201d The company\u2019s Board of Trustees named Bill Gassen, who has been with the company since 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Fire Department Ladder Truck #1 was delivered Tuesday, November 24, to the City Fire Hall.<br \/>\n<div class=\"easyRotatorWrapper\" align=\"center\">\r\n\r\n<!-- Begin DWUser_EasyRotator -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/c520866.r66.cf2.rackcdn.com\/1\/js\/easy_rotator.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"dwuserEasyRotator\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 450px; position:relative; text-align: left; background-color: #7E1717;\" data-erConfig=\"{autoplayEnabled:true, autoplayDelay:3000, 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Look for the decal on the truck.\u00a0 He points out that firefighters will need training on the vehicle\u2019s operations, two days worth, with the manufacture\u2019s representatives later this month, before fully utilizing it.\u00a0 Company officials were on hand in Jamestown Tuesday, to familiarize the city fire fighters with the truck\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n<p>The community has been without a ladder truck since July of 2019 when the 1984 Grumman Aerial Cat (ladder truck) required repairs.<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich, and City Fire Chief Jim Reuther both said, that the community needs to remember the many businesses and individuals that donated to purchase the truck.\u00a0 Funding efforts continue. \u00a0Two-thirds the cost of the truck, is being raised locally with the state agreeing \u00a0to fund a third of the cost, based on the city\u2019s two-thirds, being raised.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Reuther has said, while the ladder truck provides fire fighting protection battling high-rise structure fires, the height also aids in aerial watering of fires at smaller buildings, in getting above the rooftops.<\/p>\n<p>The Jamestown Fire Department provides fire-fighting, fire prevention, and related services, while working to protect life, property and public safety, including rescue operations at all hours of the day, to everyone within the city, and in cooperation with other agencies throughout the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>On November 27, 2019, the State of North Dakota Department of Human Services, announced it was terminating its agreement with the city for the use of a state-owned ladder truck it had provided for over 90 years, although a ladder truck is required to provide fire and rescue operations for structures with two or more stories as well as large building complexes and other inaccessible areas, a number of which are located on state property in Jamestown.<\/p>\n<p>The City began planning to purchase the $1,300,000 a new ladder truck. The community has been very generous in the support of the first ladder truck owned by the City of Jamestown.<br \/>\nChief Reuther and the Fire Department, the Mayor and City Council, and everyone at the City would like to celebrate the arrival of the truck with everyone in 2021 when it is safer to do so.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-34468\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/VCchamberlogo-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/VCchamberlogo-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/VCchamberlogo-259x175.jpg 259w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/VCchamberlogo.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Valley City\u00a0 (VC Chamber)\u00a0 The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join them in<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>downtown Valley City on December 3rd, for a <strong>Hometown Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chamber\u2019s Event Coordinator, Tracey Compson says,\u00a0 although we can\u2019t have a parade of lights this year, we can have Christmas spirit. Head downtown and do some Christmas shopping, enjoy some goodies and see all the Christmas lights in the windows of our businesses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Most businesses open until 8pm so you can get some Christmas shopping done!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Enjoy discounts and treats at various places!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Dutton\u2019s will do virtual Santa photo\u2019s. Bring your own photo or have one taken!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Register to win in the 12 Days of Christmas!<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Get a jump start on viewing the Snowmen for the Tour Of Snowmen!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-161745\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SalvationArmylogo-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SalvationArmylogo-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SalvationArmylogo-260x175.jpg 260w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/SalvationArmylogo.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>CSi\u00a0 Jamestown and Valley City Salvation Army officials remind the communities about the Christmas Holiday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Barnes County Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign starts November 25 in Valley City, bell ringers at Leevers North and Red Kettles set up a Petro Serve USA and Leevers South.\u00a0 Anyone interested in helping should call Tim Kadrmas at 490-1044.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volunteers are needed to be bell ringers, with safety measures in place for the volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone interested in helping the campaign by becoming a bell ringer should call Tim Kadrmas at 490-1044.<\/p>\n<p>The Salvation Army Red Kettles will be located at Leevers North &amp; South and at Petro Serve USA in Valley City.<\/p>\n<p>The kettle campaign in Jamestown along with other charitable donations goes toward this year\u2019s fundraising goal of $151,000.\u00a0 All funds raised stay in the Jamestown community for assistance program not only at Christmas, but throughout the entire year.\u00a0 The dollars go toward buying toys for children, food for families, prescription assistance,<\/p>\n<p>Clubs, families, and businesses are encouraged to challenge one another and ring a bell this holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>Safety precautions will be in place at the kettles and a virtually will be available.<\/p>\n<p>Those wishing signing up, or creating a virtual Red Kettle, or have questions, go on line to registertoring.com. You can also contact Major Judy Lowder at 701-252-0290 or 701-269-3930.<\/p>\n<p>She points out that every kettle is outfitted with contactless digital pay options and a single shift is just a two hour commitment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-213605\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smithBen-growvember-donation-002-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smithBen-growvember-donation-002-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smithBen-growvember-donation-002-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smithBen-growvember-donation-002-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smithBen-growvember-donation-002-233x175.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Jamestown\u00a0 (JRMC) \u2014 Prostate, testicular cancer, as well as mental health, are key issues facing men.<\/p>\n<p>L: Lisa Jackson R: Ben Smith<\/p>\n<p>Jamestown High School Head Swim Coach, Ben Smith and men&#8217;s health advocate says, \u201cWe all know someone who has dealt with one or more of these issues, or maybe you have personally. Let\u2019s get people talking about men\u2019s health so we can break any stigma.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Christopher Cost, urologist at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, agrees.<\/p>\n<p>He says, \u201cSilence can be our worst enemy. Talking about these issues and seeing a specialist are the necessary steps to below-the-belt health.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Misinformation about men\u2019s health issues is abundant, Dr. Cost said, in part because it\u2019s so private. Some of the most common ailments are incontinence, low energy and erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n<p>Men\u2019s health is in crisis, according to the Movember Foundation. Men are dying on average six years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. Prostate cancer rates will double over the next 15 years. Testicular cancer rates have already doubled in the last 50. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 60% of all suicides, according to the Movember Foundation website.<\/p>\n<p>This drove Smith to advocate and raise funds for the national awareness campaign \u201cMovember.\u201d He has already raised $3,000 and half will go JRMC awareness efforts through \u201cGrowvember\u201d and the JRMC Cancer Center. T-shirts are available from Orriginals at their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orriginals.com\/movember-apparel\/\">www.orriginals.com\/movember-apparel\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Cost says there are essential questions to ask: How often do you go to the bathroom? When you go, is it urgent? Do you have blood in your urine? How are things in the bedroom? Are you feeling out of energy?<\/p>\n<p>Know that various treatment options are available locally. Patients can self-refer, meaning they don\u2019t have to visit their primary physician first. They can make an appointment directly at JRMC.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s move from embarrassed to empowered.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment, call JRMC Urology at (701) 952-4878.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Jamestown Regional Medical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20<sup>th<\/sup> St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2020, it was named a \u201cTop 100 Critical Access Hospital\u201d as well as a \u201cBest Places to Work in Healthcare.\u201d \u00a0For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jrmcnd.com\">www.jrmcnd.com<\/a> or call (701) 952-1050.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-188618\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ROSIE_Robot_OperatingRoom_2-002-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ROSIE_Robot_OperatingRoom_2-002-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ROSIE_Robot_OperatingRoom_2-002-768x1151.jpg 768w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ROSIE_Robot_OperatingRoom_2-002-683x1024.jpg 683w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ROSIE_Robot_OperatingRoom_2-002-117x175.jpg 117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Jamestown\u00a0 (JRRMC)\u00a0 Jamestown Regional Medical Center hopes a little good news will put smiles on faces while reducing the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/p>\n<p>JRMC purchased its second Xenex LightStrike germ-zapping robot \u2013 and <strong>we need the public\u2019s help to name it!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2018, the community helped pay for the first robot by donating $100,000 as part of the Giving Hearts Day fundraiser.JRMC Foundation Director Lisa Jackson, says, \u201cAs a thank you, we asked for the community\u2019s help to name her. The result was \u201cR.O.S.I.E.,\u201d which stands for \u201cRobot Offering Safe Ideal Environment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bacteria and other germs are naturally found everywhere. Despite efforts to disinfect, superbugs like COVID, MRSA and C.diff are resistant to chemicals and common cleaning practices.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, drug-resistant bacteria infect more than 2 million people nationwide and kill 23,000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 1,800 North Dakotans have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 since March.<\/p>\n<p>That is one of many reasons why JRMC invests in ways to enhance patient care and safety.<\/p>\n<p>The robot pulses environmentally-friendly xenon ultraviolet (UV) light and destroys microscopic bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms. It is 99.9% effective in enhancing environmental cleanliness by destroying hard-to-kill superbugs in hard-to-clean places.<\/p>\n<p>The use of R.O.S.I.E. has increased dramatically since the opening of the JRMC Cancer Center as well as the expansion of specialty care and because of the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Dane Grebel, JRMC Environmental Services Manager, says, \u201cEveryone that comes into the hospital \u2013 patients, families, staff \u2013 brings germs with them.\u00a0 Some of these germs are resistant to even the best cleaning solutions and methods available. That is why JRMC invested in this technology. We want the best and safest place for our patients to receive care. R.O.S.I.E. and our second robot gives patients assurance that we are safer and cleaner\u201d<\/p>\n<p>JRMC purchased R.O.S.I.E. long before COVID-19; however, she needs help.<\/p>\n<p>Grebel adds, \u201cOur environmental services and nursing crews use R.O.S.I.E. in every patient room at least twice between each patient.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Following manual cleaning, R.O.S.I.E. can disinfect a typical patient or procedure room with her UV light in 10-15 minutes. R.O.S.I.E. is a tool for the hospital however, she does not replace any person or position at JRMC. The second robot will allow teams to clean more rooms faster.<\/p>\n<p>Speed is important as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the community.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the newest Xenex robot to help R.O.S.I.E., JRMC asks children and adults to participate in a Name-The-Robot contest. More than 200 children from Jamestown and rural schools submitted coloring pages and suggestions for names in 2018.\u00a0 JRMC hopes they\u2019ll do the same this year.<\/p>\n<p>Jackson says, \u201cWe hope this germ-free contest will be a little fun after such a challenging year.\u00a0 The second robot arrived at a critical time when we are seeing an influx of patients with COVID-19 symptoms. We are so lucky to have such legendary care teams at JRMC and the financial support of the region to provide this level of care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a destination for care in the state, JRMC offers the most up-to-date equipment in the region. The second robot is one example of many.<\/p>\n<p>JRMC President and CEO Mike Delfs says, \u201cJRMC is a leader in medical technology, so it\u2019s only fitting that we acquire this solution to care for our patients. They deserve the best, whether it is a pandemic or not.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>More than 400 healthcare facilities around the world use Xenex\u2019s germ-zapping robots. Numerous healthcare facilities credit Xenex for helping them reduce their infection rates significantly. Several hospitals have published their C.diff, MRSA and surgical site infection rate reduction studies in peer-reviewed journals.<\/p>\n<p>The Name-The-Robot contest is open through Dec. 4. Submit an entry at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jrmcnd.com\/name-that-robot\">www.jrmcnd.com\/name-that-robot<\/a>. To learn how JRMC is keeping patients safe, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jrmcnd.com\/covid\">www.jrmcnd.com\/covid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14569\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/ROTG1-300x202.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/ROTG1-300x202.png 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/ROTG1-259x175.png 259w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/ROTG1.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi) Organizers of the Annual Runnin O&#8217; The Green is tentatively looking at 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0 2020\u00a0 Runnin had been postponed and the cancelled due to COVID-19 safety issues.<\/p>\n<p>After cancelling the 2020 run, the committee has been discussing how to move forward in planning a return in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused us all to make the difficult decision to cancel and\/or postpone business meetings, family reunions, conferences, and other events not just within our community, state but nationwide,\u201d the committee states. \u201cAmidst the widespread disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations like ourselves must make difficult decisions on whether to cancel or postpone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At this time, the committee has decided to set a stand-by status before moving forward, postponing, or cancelling the run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ask that you all stay safe and healthy so our decision making won\u2019t become a difficult decision for all our leprechauns so we can have a happy and healthy 2021 event,\u201d the committee added.<\/p>\n<p>Runnin O\u2019 The Green has been held annually in Jamestown for 41 years, bringing in hundreds of participants to the Irish-themed pub crawl. The event has also raised thousands of dollars for local cancer patients and Elk\u2019s Camp Grassick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-123853\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BurgumDougOfficialND-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BurgumDougOfficialND-300x202.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BurgumDougOfficialND-260x175.jpg 260w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BurgumDougOfficialND.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u2013 Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement Tuesday after the North Dakota Supreme Court issued its opinion on the filling of the pending vacancy in the District 8 House of Representatives seat resulting from the tragic death of candidate David Andahl.<\/p>\n<p>Burgum said:\u00a0 \u201cThis case involved a question of the governor\u2019s constitutional responsibility in a set of circumstances never before seen in North Dakota. The Supreme Court determined that responsibility is not applicable in this case. While we disagree with the findings, we respect the Court\u2019s opinion and will continue to do our best every day to serve the citizens of North Dakota,\u201d Burgum said.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier Tuesday\u2026<\/p>\n<p>BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Doug Burgum does not have the authority to appoint someone to a state House seat won by a Republican candidate who died before the election. The court, in a unanimous ruling Tuesday, said that Burgum \u201chas not established a clear legal right\u201d to appoint his preferred candidate. It\u2019s a setback for Burgum, who spent heavily to help oust a fellow Republican who had stymied the governor at the Capitol \u2014 and had hoped to prevent that very same rival, Jeff Delzer, from being appointed to fill the dead candidate\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n<p>BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has pardoned 24 people convicted of low-level marijuana crimes, in the second wave under a new policy that gives former pot offenders a second chance. The policy adopted last year allows people with low-level marijuana convictions petition to have their records wiped clean if they avoid unlawful behavior for five years. The pardons erase the convictions as if they never occurred and records are shielded from public view. Burgum pardoned 16 people earlier this year. Burgum and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem both supported the change, which brings North Dakota in line with some other states.<\/p>\n<p>BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has been notified of a source water spill resulting from a pipeline leak in Bowman County. The pipeline is operated by Denbury Onshore, LLC.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred about eight miles southwest of Marmarth on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and was reported the same day.<\/p>\n<p>Initial estimates indicate approximately 200 barrels of source water were released, an undetermined amount of which impacted pastureland. Source water is higher in dissolved solids and minerals than fresh water; however, it is much lower in chlorides than produced water. Source water is used for enhanced oil recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Personnel from the NDDEQ are inspecting the site and will continue to monitor the investigation and remediation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In sports&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p>FBC-PLAYOFF RANKINGS<\/p>\n<p>Playoff rankings: Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State<\/p>\n<p>UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Alabama is No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State. Texas A&amp;M was fifth and Florida was sixth, followed by unbeaten Cincinnati at seventh, the best ranking for a non-Power Five team in the seven-year history of the selection committee\u2019s rankings.<\/p>\n<p>Another unbeaten team from outside the Power Five was not so highly regarded by the committee. BYU was slotted 14th, behind No. 11 Oklahoma and No. 13 Iowa State among others.<\/p>\n<p>NFL-INJURIES<\/p>\n<p>Burkhead will miss the rest of the season<\/p>\n<p>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) \u2014 Patriots running back Rex Burkhead says his recent knee injury will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. In an Instagram post Tuesday, Burkhead wrote that he looks forward to \u201ccoming back better than ever in 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The proclamation comes after he was carted off the field in the third quarter of New England\u2019s 27-20 loss at Houston following a knee-to-helmet collision with Texans cornerback Bradley Roby. His injury is the latest blow to a Patriots running back group that has already had to make several adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>In other NFL developments:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Browns are down another defensive star. Starting cornerback Denzel Ward, who leads the NFL in passes defensed and is coming off his best game this season, will miss time with a strained calf he sustained in Sunday\u2019s win over Philadelphia. Ward\u2019s injury is just the latest to a big-name player for the Browns, who are already missing dynamic end Myles Garrett. He\u2019ll miss his second straight game this week at Jacksonville as he recovers from COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Injured San Francisco 49ers cornerback K\u2019Waun Williams has been suspended two games for violating the league\u2019s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Williams was already sidelined by a high ankle sprain but now will officially be suspended the next two weeks. He is eligible to return after the Week 13 game against Buffalo.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014The Dallas Cowboys canceled practice Tuesday after a non-coronavirus medical emergency involving their strength and conditioning coordinator. The Cowboys said Markus Paul experienced a medical emergency at the facility, where he was immediately treated by Cowboys medical personnel before being transported to a hospital.<\/p>\n<p>NFL-HALL OF FAME-SEMIFINALISTS<\/p>\n<p>Manning, Woodson on the list<\/p>\n<p>UNDATED (AP) \u2014 Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Jared Allen and Calvin Johnson are first-year eligible players to make the list of 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame\u2019s class of 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Joining them are four players who previously have been eligible, but never made the semifinals: Eric Allen, Willie Anderson, Cornelius Bennett and Rodney Harrison.<\/p>\n<p>A player must be retired for five seasons before being considered for entry to the Canton, Ohio, shrine. The selection committee will meet during Super Bowl week to select the entrants.<\/p>\n<p>NBA-NEWS<\/p>\n<p>Ingram signs five-year deal with Pelicans<\/p>\n<p>NEW ORLEANS (AP) \u2014 A person familiar with the situation says restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Ingram is the NBA\u2019s reigning most improved player after averaging a team-high 23.8 points in his first season with the Pelicans.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in the NBA:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Veteran 7-foot center Steven Adams has agreed to a two-year extension with the Pelicans following his trade to New Orleans as part of a four-team deal that also sent guard Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans to Milwaukee. A person familiar with the deal says Adams\u2019 extension is worth $35 million. The Pelicans\u2019 acquisition of Adams follows center Derrick Favors\u2019 decision to leave New Orleans for Utah in free agency. The deal also sends Milwaukee\u2019s 2025 and 2027 first-round picks to New Orleans.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Free agent guard Brad Wanamaker has signed with the Golden State Warriors. He will give the team additional depth in the backcourt in the wake of Klay Thompson\u2019s Achilles injury that will sideline him all season. The Warriors announced the deal two days after acquiring guard Kelly Oubre from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade for draft picks. Thompson will miss the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon during a pickup game.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Miami Heat front office says it\u2019s working on a contract extension with Bam Adebayo. When finalized, the deal will likely guarantee him at least $168 million over the next six seasons and perhaps as much as $200 million in that span. Adebayo will make $5.1 million this season, the final year of his rookie contract.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran Spanish center Marc Gasol. The NBA champions confirmed the latest step in their roster reconfiguration by formally adding the 35-year-old Gasol. He spent the last 1 1\/2 seasons with the Toronto Raptors and won a championship ring in 2019. Gasol will suit up for the Lakers nearly 13 years after the franchise acquired his older brother, Pau, by trading Marc\u2019s draft rights to the Memphis Grizzlies.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Utah Jazz will play homes games before a limited number of fans when the NBA season begins. The team said Vivint Arena will reopen with a reduced seating capacity of 1,500 in the lower bowl only and limited seating on the suite level. The arena has a capacity of 18,306. Several safety measures are being put into place, including requiring face coverings, mobile entry, and screening procedures at all entrances.<\/p>\n<p>VIRUS OUTBREAK-COLLEGE BASKETBALL<\/p>\n<p>Tennessee extends pause<\/p>\n<p>UNDATED. (AP) \u2014 No. 12 Tennessee has extended its pause of team activities through Dec. 4 after receiving the results of COVID-19 testing.<\/p>\n<p>The Vols paused activities Monday and ran more tests after announcing coach Rick Barnes, 66, had tested positive. Tennessee later canceled its Volunteer Classic that had been scheduled to start Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Now Tennessee has extended its pause on activities, and the Vols will not play No. 1 Gonzaga in Indianapolis next week as part of the Jimmy V Classic. School officials also announced Tennessee will not play at Notre Dame on Dec. 4. That was a game that had not been announced with the contract not finalized yet.<\/p>\n<p>In other virus-related developments in college basketball:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 No. 2 Baylor has pushed back the start of its men\u2019s basketball season even further with the cancellation of Sunday\u2019s game at Seton Hall. Baylor said Tuesday that it was a mutual agreement between the schools to cancel the Big 12\/Big East Battle matchup. The Bears had originally been scheduled to start the season Wednesday night against No. 18 Arizona State, and then play No. 3 Villanova or Boston College on Thanksgiving Day in Connecticut. Baylor didn\u2019t make that trip after head coach Scott Drew revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>MLB-BRAVES-MORTON<\/p>\n<p>Braves boost rotation, sign Morton for a year at $15 million<\/p>\n<p>ATLANTA (AP) \u2014 The Atlanta Braves have added another veteran arm to their rotation by signing two-time All-Star Charlie Morton to a $15 million, one-year deal. The 37-year-old right-hander is returning to the Braves after helping Tampa Bay reach the World Series this season.<\/p>\n<p>The signing comes after left-hander Drew Smyly signed an $11 million, one-year deal with the Braves on Nov. 16. Smyly, 31, became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams.<\/p>\n<p>Morton was drafted by Atlanta in 2002 and made his major league debut with the Braves in 2008 before he was traded to Pittsburgh in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>In other MLB news:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico\u2019s Yucatan state for a situation involving an apparent custody dispute. The incident comes just two weeks after he won the Babe Ruth award for the Most Valuable Player in the postseason. Prosecutors say Arozarena was detained \u201cfor problems relating to his ex-partner.\u201d He has not been formally charged yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda\u2019s condition has improved while he remains hospitalized in Southern California. A Los Angeles Dodgers spokesman says the 93-year-old former Dodgers manager has been taking online calls with former players. The team first announced he was hospitalized on Nov. 15.<\/p>\n<p>In world and national news&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>LASALLE, Ill. (AP) \u2014 State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans. News outlets report the outbreak happened at the state-run LaSalle Veterans\u2019 Home. The state&#8217;s Department of Veteran\u2019s Affairs on Tuesday requested an independent probe into the facility. The current outbreak was identified in late October when a staff member and a resident tested positive for the virus. The home was not largely impacted by the pandemic until then. As of Tuesday morning, 40 residents and 24 staff members were positive for the virus. There are currently 101 residents at the home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>LOS ANGELES (AP) \u2014 California\u2019s health secretary urged people to say \u201cno\u201d to family and friends who want to gather for Thanksgiving, joining other officials in issuing dire warnings about the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Mark Ghaly said Tuesday that it\u2019s not too late to cancel or change plans to limit celebrations. The warning came as the pandemic forced four more counties with surging cases to be placed under the most restrictive rules for business operations and as Los Angeles was poised to issue the first stay-home order since spring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TOKYO (AP) \u2014 Global shares have mostly edged down after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time. Investors seem to be catching their breath after pushing stocks higher in recent days on hopes that coronavirus vaccines will gradually loosen the pandemic\u2019s stranglehold on the economy. US futures are down slightly on Wednesday, with the future for the Down slipping 0.3%. Asian markets were mixed on the close and European indexes lost early gains. Traders were also encouraged by the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden and that Biden had selected Janet Yellen, a widely respected former Fed chair, as treasury secretary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) \u2014 President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his selections for his national security team. It&#8217;s his first substantive offering of how he\u2019ll shift from President Donald Trump\u2019s \u201cAmerica First\u201d policies by relying on a slate of foreign policy and national security experts from the Democratic establishment to serve as some of his most important advisers. Biden\u2019s Washington veterans all have ties to the Obama administration as the president-elect has sought to deliver a clear message about his desire to reestablish a more predictable engagement from the United States on the global stage. Biden said his team \u201creflects the fact that America is back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Some of Joe Biden\u2019s former colleagues in the Senate who are hoping for a spot in his administration may be out of luck. The president-elect indicated in an interview with NBC\u2019s Lester Holt that he was less likely to choose a member of Congress for his Cabinet because of the slim margins in the Senate and House. Choosing a person in either chamber, \u201cparticularly a person of consequence,\u201d he said, \u201cis a really difficult decision that would have to be made&#8221; because he wants to ensure he has support for his agenda in Congress. Biden announced his first Cabinet nominations on Tuesday, all Obama administration veterans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) \u2014 Prosecutors say California\u2019s system for paying unemployment benefits is so dysfunctional that the state approved more than $140 million for at least 20,000 prisoners. On Tuesday, they detailed a scheme resulting in payouts in the names of well-known convicted murderers like Scott Peterson. Sacramento County&#8217;s district attorney said at least 158 claims were made for 133 death-row inmates. Prosecutors say the Employment Development Department has been overwhelmed by benefit claims since the pandemic began, and in its haste to approve them, didn&#8217;t check unemployment claims against a list of prisoners. Gov. 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