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Here are highlights of what was published in the Echo Journal e-papers online every day in the past week. Each e-paper is seven to nine pages of world, national, state, business, entertainment and sports news:
Thursday, Dec. 10: Trump and 17 states back Texas bid to undo election loss; seven of Meryl Streep’s most memorable performances; penalties rare for ignoring COVID-19 precautions in Minnesota.
Friday, Dec. 11: 3M helps scientists track polar bears; Minneapolis City Council cuts police budget, keeps staffing levels; FDA advisers endorse Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Saturday, Dec. 12: FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency distribution; the best movies of 2020 and where to find them; classic Christmas decor helps build the holiday spirit.
Sunday, Dec. 13: Legendary country star Charley Pride dies at 86; for colleges, vaccines won’t arrive in time to save spring semester; Hawaii stiffens restrictions on travel to Kauai.
Monday, Dec. 14: On eve of Electoral College vote, Trump says he won’t give in; U.S. expects to immunize 100 million by the end of March; COVID expected to worsen seasonal affective disorder.
Tuesday, Dec. 15: Trump, top officials to be offered vaccine in days; women’s NCAA tourney to be held in one locale; “The Dark Night,” “Grease” inducted into National Film Registry.
Wednesday, Dec. 16: Find this week’s Echo Journal pages, along with extra pages of state, national, world, sports, business and entertainment news.