WHO to sift Chinese samples, data in hunt for virus origins

FALKENSEE, Germany (AP) — A German scientist who is part of a small team of experts assembled by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the coronavirus says they plan to sift through samples an…

Justices order review of Colorado, New Jersey worship limits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lower federal courts in Colorado and New Jersey to reexamine state restrictions on indoor religious services to combat the coronavirus in light of the justices…

Greece to take delivery of French Rafale jets in 2021

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Tuesday said it will take delivery of 18 French-made Rafale fighter jets next year, as part of a major drive to modernize its armed forces amid tension with neighbor Turkey.

Pacers hope coaching change, new style deliver playoff wins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Pritchard expects more from the Indiana Pacers this season — perhaps a lot more if they stay healthy.

Over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 gets US green light

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.

US hits alleged Iran-backed Bahrain group with sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday slapped sanctions on an alleged Iranian-backed Shiite group in Bahrain that it accuses of trying to overthrow Bahrain’s government and plotting terrorist attack…

Black man says white trooper beat him with flashlight

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Black man has for the first time spoken publicly about the beating he says he received at the hands of a white Louisiana state trooper who was recently arrested and accused of pummeling th…

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hurts, Pollard

Championship berths will be decided this week as Week 15 presents the final four in many fantasy leagues.

Mourinho downplays severity of Liverpool's injury list

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho downplayed the severity of Liverpool’s list of absentees ahead of the teams’ top-of-the-table match in the Premier League, saying Tuesday the champion’s only “big injur…

Guinea's President Alpha Conde sworn into 3rd term

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea President Alpha Conde was sworn into office Tuesday for a third term after a violently contested election.

Spokane removes reviled Indian fighter's name from street

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Spokane City Council voted unanimously Monday to change the name of Fort George Wright Drive, a street named for a now-reviled Indian fighter.

Cavaliers hoping to 'overachieve' after long 2020 lay-off

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA's interrupted season and invitation-only gathering in Florida to finish it due to the pandemic hurt every team to varying degrees.

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Fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been arrested in Canada

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been arrested in Winnipeg.

First COVID-19 vaccines being administered in Washington

SEATTLE (AP) — Health care workers in Washington on Tuesday will start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, part of an effort to quickly innoculate people most at risk during the pandemic.