The Latest: Collins congratulates Biden on ‘apparent’ win

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):
2:20 p.m.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is congratulating President-elect Joe Biden on an “apparent victory” but adding that President Donald Trump should be afforded the chance to challenge the results.
Collins won reelection last week over Democrat Sara Gideon. She asked voters who have questions about the results of the presidential election to be patient.
“First, I would offer my con