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December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asian markets advance after S&P 500 snaps losing streak

Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday after stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask

Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl -- in Texas

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro threw three first-half touchdown passes, Calvin Turner broke the New Mexico Bowl record with a 92-yard kickoff return had another long scoring play to help Hawaii beat Houston 28-14 on Thursday in the New Mexico Bowl.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Curry texted his mom last week. He needed a headshot of her and his sister.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

LeBron becomes No. 2 Xmas scorer, Lakers top Mavs 138-115

BOSTON (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 28 points and LeBron James had 22 while becoming the second-leading Christmas scorer in NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Worster, Miller carry Utah St. past San Jose St. 85-52

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Rollie Worster had 15 points as Utah State easily defeated San Jose State 85-52 on Wednesday night. Brock Miller added 12 points for the Aggies, and Sean Bairstow chipped in 11 points.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Benchmark U.S. 30-year mortgage drops to record low 2.66%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates dropped this week to a record low for the 16th time in 2020, reflecting an economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Johnson rallies Minnesota over No. 4 Iowa 102-95 in OT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Johnson made all four of his 3-point attempts in overtime and finished with 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Minnesota’s late surge to upset No. 4 Iowa 102-95 on Friday night.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

California COVID-19: 2 million confirmed cases and counting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California became the first state to record 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases, reaching the milestone on Christmas Eve as nearly the entire state was under a strict stay-at-home order.

December 26, 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 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Sorry, Grinch. Virus won't stop NORAD from tracking Santa

WASHINGTON (AP) — Children of the world can rest easy. The global pandemic won't stop them from tracking Santa Claus' progress as he delivers gifts around the globe on Christmas Eve.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 13 Creighton holds on to hand No. 22 Xavier its 1st loss

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Antwann Jones and Denzel Mahoney scored 13 points each to lead No. 13 Creighton to a 66-61 win over 22nd-ranked Xavier on Wednesday, handling the Musketeers their first loss of the season.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union

LONDON (AP) — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union:

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Probe: Kitsap jail inmate who died improperly subdued

BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Kitsap County Jail officers involved in the death of a mentally ill inmate after a violent struggle were not properly trained to use the restraint chair linked to the man’s death, according to Washington State Patrol detectives.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Wagner, No. 19 Michigan return with 80-69 win over Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Michigan hadn’t played a game in 12 days and hadn’t left Ann Arbor all season. The layoff didn't deter the No. 19 Wolverines.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Moroccan journalist appears before judge on espionage charge

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A prominent Moroccan journalist and activist appeared before an investigating judge in Casablanca on Thursday to face charges of spying in a case that has raised concerns over press freedoms in the North African kingdom.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

US plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. factories have been cranking out goods during much of the pandemic at rates that are remarkably close to normal. However, manufacturers are concerned they may not be able to keep pace until most of the country is vaccinated because the coronavirus continues to surge in areas where many plants are based.