Massachusetts' Republican governor 'cannot support Donald Trump for president'

Massachusetts' Republican governor is diverging from his party this election cycle.In a Wednesday statement, Gov. Charlie Baker declared through a spokesperson that he "cannot support Donald Trump for president" and will "leave the election analysis to the pundits." Baker didn't say whether he'd support Democratic nominee Joe Biden in turn.> BREAKING: @MassGovernor releases statement saying “he “cannot support Donald Trump for President” wcvb pic.twitter.com/SPV2MY0ykh> > — Sharman Sacchetti (@SharmanTV) October 14, 2020Baker also didn't vote for Trump in 2016, saying he cast a blank ballot for the presidency for the first time that year. He said he had previously decided he couldn't support Trump "for a number of reasons," but said Hillary Clinton had "believability issues."Baker is a moderate Republican who has been surprisingly popular in the deep blue state of Massachusetts throughout his last five years in office. He has maintained one of the highest approval ratings of any governor in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, even topping Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-Mass.) support among Massachusetts Democrats in August.More stories from theweek.com Will there be another Trump surprise in Michigan? The 1 big problem with 2 town halls Democrats need a better counter to 'originalism'

A Michigan sheriff defended the group of men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

"These guys are innocent till proven guilty so I'm not even sure if they had any part of it," Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf told local media.

Wynn Resorts' Encore scales back hours due to lack of demand on Las Vegas Strip amid COVID-19 pandemic

The new schedule will "continue indefinitely until consumer demand for Las Vegas increases," Wynn Resorts announced this week.

Kyrgyzstan president faces pressure to resign amid turmoil

Kyrgyzstan's embattled president on Wednesday dismissed a call to step down, saying he would stay on the job until the political situation in the Central Asian country stabilizes after a disputed parliamentary election. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov held talks with Prime Minister Sadyr Zhaparov hours after he endorsed his appointment by parliament. Zhaparov, a former lawmaker who was freed from jail by demonstrators protesting the Oct. 4 parliamentary election results, has demanded Jeenbekov's resignation.

Tennessee mayor arrested for allegedly shoplifting $300 worth of Target merchandise

John Blade is accused of using self checkout and not scanning items

1987 Chevy Camaro reported stolen 32 years ago finally recovered in Indiana reservoir

Police said a fisherman used sonar to find the retro ride upside down in several feet of silt.

Harris cancels travel after Biden campaign announces positive Covid tests

The campaign said Harris has tested negative for coronavirus three times over the past week, including Thursday.