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December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trump's impact on courts likely to last long beyond his term

WASHINGTON (AP) — On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Kuzma leads AD-less Lakers' 127-91 thrashing of Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 20 points in the first half while starting in Anthony Davis' place, and LeBron James added 18 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Evers: Criminal justice reforms likely in next state budget

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers' executive budget could include criminal justice reforms as Wisconsin emerges from a tumultuous year of protests over police brutality and racism, setting up another potential conflict with Republicans who have been reluctant to take any action to address police protocols.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Samuel does best McCaffrey impression in Panthers' win

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With Christian McCaffrey out again, the Carolina Panthers snapped their three-game losing streak thanks to a big performance from someone who wasn't on the radar for many fantasy football championships.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed, Steelers win AFC North

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City clinched the top seed in the AFC and the only playoff bye when Patrick Mahomes threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with just under two minutes for a 17-14 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asia Today: Governor of hotspot Thai province infected

BANGKOK (AP) — The governor of a province at the center of an expanding COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand has been confirmed infected with the coronavirus after meeting with public health officials including the deputy prime minister.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Tony Rice, master bluegrass guitarist, dies at 69

Tony Rice, the master bluegrass picker who drew fans worldwide for the chance to hear the quick, fluid sounds he conjured from his storied Martin D-28 guitar, has died at age 69.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Marcus Sasser, Caleb Mills lead No. 6 Houston past UCF 63-54

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kelvin Sampson isn't interested in compiling style points as sixth-ranked Houston navigates the start of the season while dealing with COVID-19 issues that have limited the team's practice time.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AstraZeneca: Shot will be effective against COVID-19 variant

LONDON (AP) — The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca, which is developing a coronavirus vaccine widely expected to be approved by U.K. authorities this week, said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Police investigate 4 shootings in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police are investigating four shootings that left two people wounded within about three hours in Portland on Saturday night.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Human body parts found discarded at 2 sites in Arizona

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Human body parts that authorities say may have been intended for medical research were found this weekend in northern Arizona.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

DALLAS (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette’s seemingly comfortable 17-point lead over UTSA disappeared during the second half of the First Responder Bowl.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Chiefs clinch No. 1 seed when Falcons' Koo misses late FG

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All season, the prolific Kansas City offense had been putting the Chiefs in position to capture the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Mired in crises, North Korea's Kim to open big party meeting

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Coronavirus restrictions that have significantly limited his public appearances. Warning signals for an economy battered by pandemic-related border closings and natural disasters. The impending departure of a U.S. president who said he “fell in love” with him.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Agent to AP: Federer to miss Australia; planning 2021 return

Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee and a tour absence that will have lasted longer than a year, his agent told The Associated Press.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Each year, 1,000 Pakistani girls forcibly converted to Islam

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Neha loved the hymns that filled her church with music. But she lost the chance to sing them last year when, at the age of 14, she was forcibly converted from Christianity to Islam and married to a 45-year-old man with children twice her age.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Turnovers, penalties doom Eagles with season on line

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeSean Jackson flipped into the end zone and the Philadelphia Eagles were seemingly on their way to a winner-take-all game against Washington next week.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asia Today: S. Korea reports record surge, ramps up testing

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Christmas Day, as the prime minister pleaded for vigilance to arrest a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths.

December 28, 2020 12:06 a.m.

A divided nation asks: What's holding our country together?

Elections are meant to resolve arguments. This one inflamed them.