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January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

LAS VEGAS — Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s long and sometimes acrimonious divorce from the European Union ended Thursday with an economic split that leaves the EU smaller and the U.K. freer but more isolated in a turbulent world.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Red-hot Buccaneers not looking past Falcons to playoffs

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians is not ready to reflect on the challenge of transforming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Japan's emperor acknowledges virus hardship in video message

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito expressed gratitude to medical professionals and acknowledged the hardship caused by the coronavirus in a New Year's Day message shared by video instead of the usual public speech in front of large crowds at the palace.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020

By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

No. 5 South Carolina wins 13th straight, tops Florida in SEC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had a career-high 28 points along with 16 rebounds and No. 5 South Carolina opened Southeastern Conference play with its 13th straight win over Florida, 75-59 on Thursday.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Sen. Bill Brady resigns seat after 27 years in Legislature

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Republican state Sen. Bill Brady, who stepped down as Republican leader in the Senate as efforts were made to oust him from the post, on Thursday announced his retirement from the General Assembly.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Nevada revises vaccine plan but assures delivery is smooth

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials said that nearly 26,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines — about 16% of the state's initial December allocation — have been administered and they announced plans to move people older than 75 to the next tier of its distribution plan.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Vaudrin triple-double leads Winthrop over Campbell 94-76

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Chandler Vaudrin had his third triple-double with 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Winthrop to a 94-76 win over Campbell on Thursday, the Eagles’ seventh consecutive victory to open the season.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

145 employees at Costco near Yakima positive for COVID-19

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Health officials said this week that 145 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Costco store near Yakima, but the store remains open while the Yakima Health District investigates.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

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US Forecast for Saturday, January 2, 2021

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports

It was a milestone year for women in sports, starting with Katie Sowers becoming the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl and ending with Becky Hammon serving as an NBA head coach.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

No. 15 Northwestern aims to rebound vs Auburn in Citrus Bowl

Citrus Bowl: Northwestern (6-2, No. 14 CFP) against Auburn (6-4), Friday, 1 p.m. EST (ABC).

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Willis scores 34 to lift Incarnate Word over McMurry 92-71

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keaston Willis had a career-high 34 points as Incarnate Word easily beat Division III McMurry 92-71 on Thursday.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Changes, challenges: The not-so-secret life of pandemic pets

CINCINNATI (AP) — Olivia Hinerfeld's dog Lincoln and Kate Hilts' cat Potato have something in common: They both like to interrupt Zoom calls as their owners work from home.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Massachusetts governor signs police accountability bill

BOSTON (AP) — A police accountability bill that creates a civilian-led commission with the power to certify officers, investigate claims of misconduct and revoke the certification of officers for certain violations was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

No. 3 North Carolina State races past Georgia Tech 84-75

ATLANTA (AP) — Jada Boyd scored a career-high 26 points, Jakia Brown-Turner added 19 and No. 3 North Carolina State cruised to an 84-75 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday night.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Calamity? Anomaly? 2020 was a box office year like no other

When the sun sets on the 2020 film box office, it’ll be difficult to look at the numbers as anything but disastrous.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

No. 12 Mississippi State women hold off Georgia at line

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Madison Hayes and Jessika Carter led a balanced attack with 13 points apiece and No. 12 Mississippi State made 15 of 21 free throws in the fourth quarter to hand Georgia its first loss, 69-62 on Thursday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.