Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spike Lee’s daughter and son have been chosen as the Golden Globe ambassadors to assist with the awards ceremony.

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

For those fans who are a tired of the same teams gobbling up the College Football Playoff spots and finishing near the top of the AP Top 25, here is reason to hope next season could be different.

Minnesota launches dashboard for coronavirus vaccine data

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota launched a dashboard Tuesday to provide more information on the status of the state's vaccination efforts.

The Latest: 15,000 National Guard troops to deploy to DC

The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Arkansas governor: Don't retreat from virus safety steps

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson urged lawmakers Tuesday to not “retreat" from the state's coronavirus safety measures and to enact hate crimes legislation as he delivered a State of the State a…

German hairdressers protest soccer players' haircuts

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — German hairdressers are protesting that the country's soccer players look suspiciously well groomed amid the lockdown.

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10 largest US jackpots

A look at the 10 largest U.S. jackpots that have been won and the states where the winning tickets were sold:

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Analysis: Amid pandemic, NBA blowout epidemic also happening

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA is also seeing a blowout epidemic.

Elections staff: Strike superintendent candidate from ballot

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Staff at the Wisconsin Elections Commission have recommended that the panel keep a state schools superintendent off the spring ballot because she used “Dr.” in front of her name on her nominati…

Al Gore, Condoleezza Rice participate in unity initiative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are participating in a new initiative at Vanderbilt University focused on bridging t…

Nevada burglary suspect shot by police, in stable condition

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A burglary suspect was shot by police during a foot pursuit in Henderson and is now in stable condition, authorities said.

Heavy police presence at Texas Capitol as lawmakers return

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 100 Texas troopers in riot gear stood outside the state Capitol, wearing tactical vests and face shields. Dozens more patrolled the hallways, some carrying zip-tie handcuffs. Beyond t…

Republican loses bid to undo Pennsylvania Senate election

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican candidate for a western Pennsylvania state Senate seat lost her latest legal challenge Tuesday after asking a federal judge to effectively overturn a close race she lost to the D…