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December 23, 2020 12:27 a.m.

The Latest: Germany reports record deaths, 24,740 new cases

BERLIN — Health officials say Germany has recorded a grim new one-day record for COVID-19 deaths with 962.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies

December 23, 2020 12:06 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 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

George, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on NBA's opening night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 26 of his 33 points in the second half, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied past the Los Angeles Lakers on the NBA champions’ ring ceremony night for a 116-109 victory Tuesday.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: Coronavirus cases keep rising in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 1,092 new coronavirus cases in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 18 DePaul women turn it up late to beat Creighton 90-81

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Sonya Morris scored 22 points and Dee Bekelja scored 16 to lead 18th-ranked DePaul past Creighton 90-81 on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asia Today: South Korea to curb social gatherings nationwide

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will prohibit private social gatherings of five or more people and shut down ski resorts and major tourist spots nationwide starting from Christmas Eve as it contends with surging coronavirus infections.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

With virus cases down, North Dakota resumes contact tracing

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Health said Tuesday it is reinstating contact tracing for all people who test positive for the coronavirus.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 9 Wisconsin opens Big Ten play by beating Nebraska 67-53

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Struggling mightily to sink a jump shot, Wisconsin never stopped playing well on the other end of the floor.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for No. 13 BYU

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — The NFL will have to wait for BYU’s Zach Wilson — for a few days, at least.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Oregon case reflects extremists' need of online presence

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man supported the Islamic State group for years from a Portland, Oregon, suburb by helping the extremists maintain an online presence that encouraged attacks and sought recruits, federal agents and prosecutors said.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trice lifts Old Dominion over Virginia Wesleyan 77-57

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Austin Trice had a career-high 27 points plus 12 rebounds as Old Dominion romped past Virginia Wesleyan 77-57 on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: Biden says months to fix Trump border policies

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — 4 p.m.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

What airlines, other industries got in $900B relief bill

At a mind-numbing 5,593 pages, Congress' $900 billion pandemic relief package covers a lot of ground. The bill passed Monday establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit, a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans and a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses, restaurants and theaters. It also provides $82 billion for education, $10 billion for child care and $25 billion in rental assistance. Food stamp benefits would temporarily be increased by 15%.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

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

New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Miles, Nembhard help TCU battle past N. Dakota St. 89-82

FORTH WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles scored a career-high 26 points and RJ Nembhard added 22 as TCU battled past North Dakota State 89-82 Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

California health system buckling under COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's health care system is buckling under the strain of the nation's largest coronavirus outbreak and may fracture in weeks if people ignore holiday social distancing, health officials warned as the number of people needing beds and specialized care soared to previously unimagined levels.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Oregon State holds off Portland State late, wins 67-62

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Zach Reichle and Jarod Lucas each scored a season-high 15 points and Oregon State held off Portland State for a 67-62 victory on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

UC San Diego routs Saint Katherine College 77-51

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Killingsworth posted 15 points and UC San Diego opened its season with a 77-51 victory over NAIA-member Saint Katherine College on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 1 Gonzaga beats Northwestern State for 2nd night in row

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga was coasting to another victory over Northwestern State, but then suddenly found itself in a dogfight and had to rely on star forward Drew Timme to seal the win.