Dividing party, Republicans poised to challenge Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans mounting an unprecedented challenge to Joe Biden’s election win are setting up a congressional showdown on Wednesday that threatens to divide their party and the country for years to come.

The Latest: Calif. freezer failure prompts vaccination rush

SAN FRANCISCO — A hospital in Northern California quickly vaccinated 850 people after a freezer that was holding doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine failed, prompting officials to do an emergency distribution before the shots spoiled.

The Latest: 60% of Ga. voters say party control is top issue

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1st group for Idaho vaccinations should be done this month

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations for 130,000 frontline health care workers and long-term care residents should be finished by the end of January, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday.

No surprise: Peyton Manning a Hall of Fame finalist

Peyton Manning, no surprise, is among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2021.

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Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM search

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed two directors of college scouting, Brad Holmes of the Los Angeles Rams and Morocco Brown of the Indianapolis Colts, for their general manager position.

MLS proposes 2-year CBA extension to players, no salary cuts

Major League Soccer is proposing no more pay cuts to its players for the 2021 season but in exchange is asking for a two-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement.

Iowa's Lee is ready to go to mat for title he wanted in '20

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Spencer Lee’s resume was almost complete last season.

Holy Cross, Boston University wear masks; Crusaders win

BOSTON (AP) — Gerrale Gates scored 19 points, Austin Butler added 18 and Holy Cross beat Boston University 68-66 on Tuesday with both teams wearing masks throughout the game to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

San Francisco DA under fire after pedestrians killed

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Chesa Boudin took office as district attorney in San Francisco a year ago, part of a politically progressive wave of prosecutors committed to seeking restorative justice over mass incarceration.

Late sales rebound helps US automakers avoid 2020 disaster

DETROIT (AP) — Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. fell 14.6% last year, but a second-half rebound from a coronavirus-related plunge in the spring kindled optimism for a recovery later this year.

The Latest: Ga. Public Broadcasting denied GOP party access

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Indiana governor avoiding stance on GOP's Biden challenge

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb declined to say Tuesday whether he supported efforts by some fellow

The Latest: NY officials offer competing vaccine strategies

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are offering competing strategies for ramping up New York’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Dolphins GM regarding Tua: 'He’s our starting quarterback'

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier gave rookie Tua Tagovailoa a strong endorsement Tuesday, which may tamp down speculation about the team’s draft plans.

The Latest: Biden says 2 Dem wins in Georgia mean $2K checks

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EXPLAINER: Why Georgia won't affect Electoral College count

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two high-stakes runoff elections in Georgia are poised to determine which party controls the Senate over the next two years. What the contests won't do is affect the certification of Electoral College results by Congress.

Evans' 29 points lead No. 2 Louisville past UT Martin 96-61

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Dana Evans shrugged off a season-low scoring performance in her previous game because it gave her Louisville teammates a chance to shine.

Peter DeBoer set for first full season with Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer had to scramble in his first season with Vegas after being brought in as a midseason replacement for the fired Gerard Gallant.