News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
First phase of Royal City's Apple Avenue construction complete
ROYAL CITY — The first phase of improvements to Royal City's Apple Avenue is complete, and city officials are work…
AP News Digest 2 p.m.
Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at
Joe Neal, Nevada's first Black state senator, dies at 85
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe Neal, Nevada's first Black state senator and a two-time candidate for governor, died Thursday night. He was 85.
No. 12 Iowa State faces No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl
Fiesta Bowl: No. 12 Iowa State (8-3) vs, No. 25 Oregon (4-2), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (ESPN)
No. 7 Indiana excited to be in Outback Bowl against Ole Miss
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — No. 7 Indiana is not going to let anything dampen its enthusiasm.
The Latest: Dolphins optimistic Fitzpatrick is isolated case
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Hard-line Iran cleric, ex-president's supporter, dies at 85
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian Ayatollah Mohammad Taqi Mesbah Yazdi, a prominent hard-liner and supporter of the country's ex-president, died on Friday, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. He was 85.
NBA issues $85,000 in fines for Hornets-Mavericks dustup
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined three players a total of $85,000 on Friday for their roles in a dustup during a game between Charlotte and Dallas.
Distillers that made hand sanitizer won't face federal fine
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Vancouver’s Quartz Mountain Distillers was surprised Wednesday by a $14,060 fine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for producing hand sanitizer, but the company found out Thursday e…
Delaware man in plot to kidnap governor seeks release
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man charged with plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan is asking to be released from prison as he awaits court hearings.
The Latest: Britain braces for new spike in virus cases
British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers warned Friday amid surging coronavirus infections blamed on a new virus variant.
No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — No. 12 Iowa State finished first in the Big 12 regular season for the first time and set a school record with eight conference wins.
France praises nationality bid by British leader's dad
CALAIS, France (AP) — France's government cast a favorable light Friday on a reported bid by the father of Britain's prime minister to take up French nationality, saying it shows how attached Britons are to the Eur…
Idaho distracted driving law means tickets starting Friday
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Starting January 1, drivers violating Idaho’s hands-free device, distracted driving law will risk getting a citation.
Turkey finds 15 people carrying new U.K. coronavirus variant
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s health minister says the country has identified 15 people who carry a highly contagious coronavirus variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges
CHICAGO (AP) — The number of homicides and shootings in Chicago spiked dramatically in 2020, ending with more bloodshed than in all but one year in more than two decades, statistics released by police on Friday rev…