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December 24, 2020 5:03 a.m.

COVID-19 pandemic voted top story of 2020 in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The unrelenting coronavirus pandemic has been voted the top news story of 2020 in Kentucky.

December 24, 2020 5:03 a.m.

'We are struggling': A bleak Christmas for America's jobless

NEW YORK (AP) — Last Christmas, Shanita Matthews cooked up a feast for her family of three: Roast chicken, barbecue spareribs, spinach, macaroni and cheese.

December 24, 2020 4:09 a.m.

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December 24, 2020 4:09 a.m.

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December 24, 2020 4:09 a.m.

20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — About 20 African migrants were found dead Thursday after their smuggling boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, Tunisian authorities said. Five survivors were rescued and the Tunisian navy is searching for up to 20 others still believed missing.

December 24, 2020 4:03 a.m.

The Latest: Serbia's PM first to get COVID-19 vaccine shot

BELGRADE, Serbia - Serbia’s Prime Minister Ana Brnabic was the first to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in a show to the generally skeptical population in the Balkan country that the vaccine is safe.

December 24, 2020 4:03 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 24, 2020 3:30 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST

Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'

December 24, 2020 2:12 a.m.

AP PHOTOS: India's fabled farmers fear what new law may reap

FATEHPUR, India (AP) — Ram Singh Patel's day starts at 6 in the morning, when he walks into his farmland tucked next to a railway line. For hours he toils on the farm, where he grows chili peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes and papayas. Sometimes his wife, two sons and two daughters join him to lend a helping hand or have lunch with him.

December 24, 2020 2:12 a.m.

The Latest: Russia counts 29,900 new cases, a daily high

MOSCOW — Russian authorities reported 29,935 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the highest daily spike in the pandemic.

December 24, 2020 1:33 a.m.

Africa CDC: New virus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, Africa’s top public health official said Thursday, but he added that further investigation was needed.

December 24, 2020 1:27 a.m.

World markets advance despite Trump talk of veto on stimulus

Shares were mostly higher in thin Christmas Eve trading on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump’s threat not to sign a major economic stimulus package approved by Congress this week.

December 24, 2020 1:10 a.m.

Commentary: Celebrating the spirit of Christmas

As we enter the 10th month of the COVID-19 crisis, I find myself looking forward to this Christmas season.

December 24, 2020 1:09 a.m.

Court orders release of man charged in Daniel Pearl killing

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A provincial court in Pakistan ordered the release of a British-born Pakistani man charged in the 2002 murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl.

December 24, 2020 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: China will suspend flights to and from the UK

BEIJING — China will suspend flights to and from the UK, joining a growing list of countries who have instituted travel bans, in light of a new variant of the coronavirus, its Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.

December 24, 2020 1 a.m.

Local churches welcome Inslee easing worship restrictions

Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement Monday raising the limits on the number of people who can gather in churches for worship is being welcomed by local religious leaders.

December 24, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Bergman succeeds Horn as Disney Studios chairman

Walt Disney Co. veteran Alan Bergman has been named chairman of Disney Studios, the company said Monday. Bergman will be succeeding Alan Horn, who will remain chief creative officer. Horn and Bergman have been operating as co-chairs since May 2019.

December 24, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Asensio spurs Real Madrid to 2-0 win over Granada

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A moment of inspired attacking by substitute Marco Asensio ensured Real Madrid stayed level on points with Spanish league leader Atlético Madrid in a title race that is shaping up as a crosstown contest.

December 24, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Booker, Bridges lead new-look Suns past Mavericks 106-102

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker supplied the offense while Chris Paul provided the savvy in the final minutes.

December 24, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Brady White helps Memphis beat FAU 25-10 in Montgomery Bowl

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Brady White passed for 284 yards and three touchdowns to lead Memphis to a 25-10 victory over Florida Atlantic on Wednesday night in the Montgomery Bowl.