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January 4, 2021 1:03 p.m.

The Latest: Chicago schools to resume in-person on Jan. 11

CHICAGO — Some Chicago Public Schools teachers expected to report to the classroom ahead of preschool students’ anticipated return next week have stayed home over coronavirus concerns.

January 4, 2021 1:03 p.m.

GA election officials reject Trump call to 'find' more votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state's presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of fraud and raising the prospect of a “criminal offense" if officials did not change the vote count, according to a recording of the conversation.

January 4, 2021 12:31 p.m.

Baylor hires BYU's Jeff Grimes as new offensive coordinator

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jeff Grimes has been named offensive coordinator at Baylor after three seasons in the same position at BYU.

January 4, 2021 12:31 p.m.

After Bengals limp to finish, Taylor gets vote of confidence

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati fell flat in the final game of another frustrating season, Bengals President Mike Brown made it clear he still thinks coach Zac Taylor is the guy who can turn the ship around.

January 4, 2021 12:31 p.m.

Warrant: Officers tried to buy gun from man shot by police

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Investigators were trying to buy a high-capacity pistol from Dolal Idd with help from a confidential informant before the 23-year old was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Minneapolis police last week, according to search warrant documents released Monday.

January 4, 2021 12:27 p.m.

UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

January 4, 2021 12:07 p.m.

Detectives in Breonna Taylor case face termination hearing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two Kentucky police detectives involved in the raid that left Breonna Taylor dead, including the one who shot her, were scheduled Monday to face a termination hearing.

January 4, 2021 11:31 a.m.

Villanova forced to postpone 3 games after positive tests

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright’s plan to resume coaching No. 3 Villanova following a bout with COVID-19 was put on hold Monday when two players tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing the program to postpone its next three games.

January 4, 2021 11:07 a.m.

Doc Holliday out as Marshall coach despite conference honors

Marshall football coach Doc Holliday is out after 11 seasons with the Thundering Herd after the school said Monday it would not renew his contract.

January 4, 2021 11:07 a.m.

Lebanon to start lockdown amid post-holiday infections surge

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon will begin a 25-day nationwide lockdown Thursday to battle a surge in coronavirus infections during the holiday season that has challenged the country’s already battered health care sector.

January 4, 2021 11:06 a.m.

Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, open airspace and border

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s foreign ministry announced Monday that Saudi Arabia will open its air and land borders with Qatar in the first steps toward ending a diplomatic crisis that has deeply divided regional U.S. allies since 2017.

January 4, 2021 11:06 a.m.

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

January 4, 2021 10:31 a.m.

Men's March Madness will be played entirely in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is giving Indiana an exclusive ticket to showcase March Madness and the basketball-crazed state can't wait to take center stage this spring.

January 4, 2021 10:27 a.m.

Bid to address health costs by 3 corporate giants is over

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A health care venture conceived by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan to attack soaring costs is dissolving.

January 4, 2021 10:06 a.m.

Georgia Runoff Election, ADVISORY

Georgia's runoff election for its two Senate seats takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Polls open at 7 a.m. Eastern and close at 7 p.m. Eastern. The AP plans the following coverage. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit

January 4, 2021 10:06 a.m.

Court upholds life sentence for Iowa coach who abused teens

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A federal appeals court upheld a

January 4, 2021 10:06 a.m.

The Latest: France's go-slow vaccination strategy backfires

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ Health Ministry says that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected among confirmed coronavirus infections on the island nation.

January 4, 2021 10:06 a.m.

Trump pressures Georgia elections chief: 'Find 11,780 votes'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state's presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of fraud and raising the prospect of a “criminal offense" if officials did not change the vote count, according to a recording of the conversation.

January 4, 2021 10:06 a.m.

Jaguars fire Marrone; owner Khan plans to be more involved

Shad Khan has hired coaches and general managers before. He relied on a search firm the first time. He enlisted help from a consultant the second. He listened to friends, family, colleagues and even competitors along the way.

January 4, 2021 9:27 a.m.

Gonzaga-Baylor remain 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas rises to No. 4

While Gonzaga and Baylor remain firmly atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, Shaka Smart and fourth-ranked Texas are making a push into the rankings' top tier, too.