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December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asia Today: South Korea's cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again

South Korea has added another new 1,092 infections of the coronavirus 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.

Australian regulator delays decision on Google-Fitbit merger

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s competition regulator on Tuesday delayed for three months its decision on Google’s plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion despite the European Union giving conditional approval to the deal.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: Carey Mulligan mesmerizes in ‘Promising Young Woman’

Is it a #MeToo-era revenge thriller? A 21st-century “Fatal Attraction”? A candy-colored feminist polemic, to strains of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears? A black comedy? A comic tragedy?

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP: Michigan spent $135M on medical gear early in pandemic

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan spent $135.3 million on masks, gloves and other gear during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, when officials were racing against time — and other states — to protect medical personnel and other essential workers, an Associated Press analysis found.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Abdulsalam, Langley lead UNC-Greensboro over NC A&T 86-65

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Mohammed Abdulsalam had 15 points to lead six UNC Greensboro players in double figures as the Spartans easily defeated NC A&T 86-65 on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Tuesday Sports in Brief

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Today in History

Today in History

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Georgia moves to 7-0, beats Northeastern 76-58

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Andrew Garcia scored 15 points, Toumani Camara had 13 and Georgia pulled away in the second half for a 76-58 victory over Northeastern on Tuesday night to remain undefeated.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

'Do as I say': Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Denver's mayor flies to Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with his family — after urging others to stay home. He later says he was thinking with “my heart and not my head." A Pennsylvania mayor bans indoor dining, then eats at a restaurant in Maryland. The governor of Rhode Island is photographed at an indoor wine event as her state faces the nation's second-highest virus rate.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Heflin at home helping anchor No. 17 Iowa's defensive line

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa defensive tackle Jack Heflin is right where he always wanted to be.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potentially suspicious prescriptions for the powerful painkillers.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Tilmon's 3-point play rallies No. 14 Missouri past Bradley

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jeremiah Tilmon’s three-point play with a second left lifted No. 14 Missouri over Bradley 54-53 on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Cubs claim OF Phillip Ervin off waivers from Mariners

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs claimed outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State

The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Louisville defeats short-handed Pitt 64-54

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sophomores David Johnson and Samuell Williamson each picked up their first career double-doubles, Carlik Jones scored 11 points in his return and Louisville defeated short-handed Pittsburgh 64-54 on Tuesday night.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Far from the capital, Iran struggles to bury virus victims

GHAEMSHAHR, Iran (AP) — Deep in the lush valleys of northern Iran, where the Alborz Mountains crumble toward the sea, Ali Rahimi takes up his grisly work.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trump: Classified material can be used in Durham probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel investigating the origins of the FBI's probe into the 2016 election now has the authority to use classified information indefinitely in his investigation, a procedural step following his earlier appointment, according to a memorandum issued by President Donald Trump.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Governor: Idaho in a race to get residents vaccinated

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is in a race to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus while simultaneously limiting its spread long enough to avoid running out of healthcare capacity, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Tuesday.

December 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is close to a deal to acquire tens of millions of additional doses of Pfizer's vaccine in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.