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December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Breakthrough: UK and EU reach post-Brexit trade agreement

BRUSSELS (AP) — Just a week before the deadline, Britain and the European Union struck a free-trade deal Thursday that should avert economic chaos on New Year's and bring a measure of certainty for businesses after years of Brexit turmoil.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Retailers brace for flood of returns from online shopping

NEW YORK (AP) — A huge surge in online shopping during the pandemic has been a savior for retailers, but it comes at a price.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Experts say experience convinced Midwest of virus dangers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — As much of the country experiences spiking virus rates, a reprieve from a devastating surge of the coronavirus in the Upper Midwest has given cautious relief to health officials, though they worry that infections remain rampant and holiday gatherings could reignite the worst outbreaks of the pandemic.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Marks lifts Buffalo to 17-10 Camellia Bowl win over Marshall

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Kevin Marks looked like a super sub early, stalled against a stingy defense and then delivered the decisive blow.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: China tests millions in port over virus cluster

BEIJING — Authorities in China’s northeastern port city of Dalian are testing millions of residents after seven new coronavirus cases were reported there in the last 24 hours.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Friday's Sports in Brief

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have compounded the employment and financial troubles inflicted by the pandemic.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

DePaul opens season nearly a month late, beats WIU 91-72

CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Freeman-Liberty had 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals on Wednesday night to help DePaul beat Western Illinois 91-72 as the Blue Demons opened their season almost a month after their opener was originally scheduled.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday

1. “Promised Land” by Barack Obama (Crown)

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders

Quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice for a second straight day and is on target to play Saturday after leaving last week’s game with a groin injury.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game

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

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Dec. 27

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Chelan County considers limits on short-term rentals

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — Tourists may soon find it harder to book an Airbnb near Leavenworth, Lake Chelan and other popular areas in Chelan County, Washington.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Lamentation for sports in 2020: A year of living virally

Well, had enough yet?

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Italy enters Christmas lockdown amid signs of resurgence

ROME (AP) — Police in Italy enforced new COVID-19 travel restrictions aimed at limiting Christmas get-togethers involving far-flung family members as public health officials appealed Thursday for a “drastic reduction" in social contacts to prevent new infections over the holidays.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Global Forecast-Fahrenheit

Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Saturday, December 26, 2020

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Tony-nominated Broadway star Rebecca Luker dies at 59

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Soprano Rebecca Luker, a three-time Tony nominated actor who starred in some of the biggest Broadway hits of the past three decades, died Wednesday. She was 59

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

California deaths spur pleas to stay home for Christmas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's deadly Christmas was marked by pleas to avoid holiday gatherings outside the home and indoor church services in what could be a make-or-break effort to curb a coronavirus surge that already has filled some hospitals well beyond normal capacity.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Thursday's Sports in Brief

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Broncos travel to LA looking for season sweep over Chargers

DENVER (5-9) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9)