Walz to provide update on vaccine distribution in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz and Department of Health officials are planning to provide an update Tuesday on how COVID-19 vaccinations are being distributed in Minnesota, on a day when the state's coronavir…

US population growth smallest in at least 120 years

The U.S. population grew by the smallest rate in at least 120 years from 2019 to 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau — a trend that demographers say provides a glimpse of the coron…

Californians warned of possible post-holidays virus disaster

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians are being warned it is too risky to celebrate the winter holidays normally and if they don’t change plans a deadly explosion of coronavirus cases could follow.

Indiana officials add 143 deaths to coronavirus toll

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s COVID-19 deaths have jumped 40% in the past month, with health officials adding 143 coronavirus deaths to the state’s pandemic toll on Tuesday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom names state elections chief Alex Padilla to fill remainder of Kamala Harris' US Senate term

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom names state elections chief Alex Padilla to fill remainder of Kamala Harris' US Senate term.

VIRUS TODAY: Deaths to set record, consumer confidence down

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Acting defense chief visits Afghanistan during troop pullout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Tuesday, meeting top leaders during the American troop withdrawal.

South Carolina governor tests positive for the coronavirus

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for the coronavirus and was slated to receive outpatient antibody treatment for “mild symptoms,” his office said Tuesday.

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Napoli appeal upheld, match vs Juventus will be played

MILAN (AP) — Napoli won an appeal against its default 3-0 loss to Juventus and the Serie A match will be rescheduled and the penalty point revoked.

Flint joins $641M deal to settle lawsuits over lead in water

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The Flint City Council on Tuesday signed off on its portion of a $641 million settlement with residents of the poor, majority-Black city who were exposed to lead-tainted water.

Falcons release 2019 fifth-round draft pick Jordan Miller

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have waived cornerback Jordan Miller, a fifth-round draft pick in 2019.

The Latest: Italy sees 13K increase in COVID-19 cases

MILAN — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Italy rose by 13,318 on Tuesday, with 201 requiring intensive care treatment, as Italy heads toward a nationwide partial lockdown for the Christmas holidays.