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December 24, 2020 11:30 p.m.

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December 24, 2020 11:03 p.m.

The Latest: US requires UK passengers to get negative test

ATLANTA — The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test before their flight.

December 24, 2020 9:33 p.m.

Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With rich countries snapping up supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, some parts of the world may have to rely on Chinese-developed shots to try to conquer the outbreak. The question: Will they work?

December 24, 2020 9:33 p.m.

One Good Thing: Hong Kong street refrigerator keeps giving

HONG KONG (AP) — Most people who head to Woosung Street in Hong Kong’s old-school neighborhood of Jordan are visiting its popular restaurants serving everything from curries to seafood. Others may be headed for a lone refrigerator, painted blue, with a sign that reads: “Give what you can give, take what you need to take."

December 24, 2020 9:33 p.m.

California deaths spur pleas to stay home for Christmas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's deadly Christmas was marked by pleas to stay away from 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 24, 2020 9:03 p.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 24, 2020 8:30 p.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 24, 2020 7:33 p.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 24, 2020 7:33 p.m.

Juventus' dominance challenged by resurgence of Milan clubs

Like 2020 in general, it's been a strange year for Serie A.

December 24, 2020 6:31 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

December 24, 2020 6:09 p.m.

The Latest: S Korea reports its biggest daily rise in cases

SEOUL, South Korea — Christmas Day has brought South Korea its biggest daily increase in coronavirus infections of the pandemic as officials urged for citizen vigilance to help curb a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths.

December 24, 2020 5:34 p.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 24, 2020 5:33 p.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 24, 2020 5:09 p.m.

The Latest: Brazil president takes shot at Chinese vaccine

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has used his Christmas message to cast more doubt on a coronavirus vaccine purchased by one of the country’s states from the Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac.

December 24, 2020 4:31 p.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 24, 2020 4:05 p.m.

New Auburn coach Bryan Harsin embraces challenges

Bryan Harsin got a quick lesson in priorities at Auburn.

December 24, 2020 4:04 p.m.

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

December 24, 2020 3:33 p.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 24, 2020 3:32 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:15 p.m.

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December 24, 2020 3:31 p.m.

D.J. Reed finding a home and a major role with the Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — D.J. Reed might not have seen the field at all this season if Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider didn’t take a chance during the summer.