The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

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Family of suspect in Illinois shooting expresses condolences

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Family of a U.S. Army special forces sergeant charged in a deadly shooting at a northern Illinois bowling alley released a statement Tuesday extending their thoughts and prayers to victims and the wider community.

Collier's 28 points lead No. 19 Texas women past Lamar 77-49

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Charli Collier scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, freshman DeYona Gaston had her first double-double and No. 19 Texas beat Lamar 77-49 on Tuesday.

The Latest: Los Angeles hospitals shifting to 'crisis care'

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s top health official says hospitals in hard-hit Los Angeles County are turning to “crisis care” and bracing for the coronavirus surge to worsen in the new year.

California lockdowns extended as some hospitals limit care

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's top health official said hospitals in hard-hit Los Angeles County are turning to “crisis care" and bracing for the coronavirus surge to worsen in the new year, as he extended strict stay-home orders Tuesday in areas where intensive care units have few beds.

Trump's $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000

Head of Delaware Chancery Court stepping down

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The chief judge on Delaware’s Court of Chancery has announced that he is resigning from his post early next year.

Mississippi could alter legislative session amid pandemic

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators should consider delaying much of their 2021 session by several weeks to prevent the state Capitol from again becoming a super spreader for the coronavirus, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Tuesday.

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First reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

No. 2 Baylor beats Central Arkansas 93-56 to stay undefeated

WACO, Texas (AP) — Davion Mitchell and No. 2 Baylor sure like that “Share the sugar” theme they have going, and the Bears are getting some pretty sweet results.

The Latest: Colo. has 1st US case of virus variant now in UK

DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says the state has recorded the first reported U.S. case of the coronavirus variant that has been seen in the United Kingdom.

Idaho releases rough timeline for COVID-19 vaccination shots

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials have released a rough timeline for when residents can expect their turn to get the coronavirus vaccination, though much of the planning remains a work in progress and is contingent on the state's supply and demand.

Five Oregon counties moved from 'Extreme' to 'High' risk

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five Oregon counties will be upgraded from Extreme Risk to High Risk levels, based on the area's current COVID-19 data, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday.

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Trump's $2K checks stalled in Senate, GOP blocks vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy the White House.

Kansas counties drop mask rules; arena hosts COVID-19 shots

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two northeastern Kansas counties are backing off mask mandates they imposed last month as coronavirus cases surged, and officials set up a clinic in an arena in the state's city to vaccine thousands of health care workers.

The Latest: Former lawmaker, wife die from virus hours apart

MOSS BLUFF, La. — A former state lawmaker and his wife died from COVID-19 on the same day.

The Latest: Biden criticizes pace of vaccine rollout

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is criticizing the Trump administration for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is “falling far behind.”

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash’s curious pitching change.

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