NBA studying ways to bring games back overseas in future

The NBA is still looking at scenarios that could allow teams to play in Europe and China again next season, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said Tuesday.

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Biden: Trump 'failed' to shore up nation's cybersecurity

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Israel heads to new elections as government collapses

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s divided government collapsed early Wednesday, triggering the country’s fourth election in under two years and bringing an unprecedented threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lengthy grip on power.

Judge won't try Black man in courtroom with white portraits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A Black defendant's right to a fair trial would be harmed if the jury heard the case in a courtroom lined with portraits of white jurists, a northern Virginia judge has ruled.

Williams, Flanigan lead balanced Auburn scoring vs App St

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored 15 points, Allen Flanigan had 13 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Auburn beat Appalachian State 67-53 on Tuesday.

Israeli government collapses, triggers new elections

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Knesset spokesman’s office confirmed early Wednesday that the country is heading to its fourth elections in two years.

Littleson, Rollins lift Toledo over Northern Illinois 78-55

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Spencer Littleson scored 18 points as Toledo rolled past Northern Illinois 78-55 on Tuesday.

Lawsuit challenges Indiana laws on disposal of fetal remains

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis abortion clinic is suing the state of Indiana, challenging provisions of a state law

Shelton scores 27 to carry N. Arizona past Denver 68-65

DENVER (AP) — Cameron Shelton had 27 points as Northern Arizona narrowly beat Denver 68-65 on Tuesday.

San Diegans left feeling sad as 'The Murph' comes down

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The biggest piece of San Diego’s sports history is slowly being knocked down and ground to bits.

Ray scores 23 to lead Hofstra past Richmond 76-71

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jalen Ray had 23 points as Hofstra edged past Richmond 76-71 on Tuesday.

Bender scores 21 to lead Mercer past Kennesaw State 81-71

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Maciej Bender had a career-high 21 points and Mercer beat Kennesaw State 81-71 on Tuesday.

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.

Texas AG pushed to rescind Houston virus relief funding

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked Trump administration officials to rescind federal virus relief funding that Houston used to expand people's voting options, according to a document revealed Tuesday.

Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in 'News of the World'

Tom Hanks rides a horse and blasts a six-shooter in his new film,

Walton scores 20 to lead Ball St. past W. Michigan 76-68

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — K.J. Walton had 20 points and Ball St. topped Western Michigan 76-68 on Tuesday.

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.

Key, LaRavia carry Indiana State over SE Missouri 72-66

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Tyreke Key had 18 points as Indiana State beat Southeast Missouri 72-66 on Tuesday.

The Latest: Tunisia extends curfew past New Year's holiday

TUNISIA — Tunisia is extending its curfew until Jan. 15 to cover the New Year’s holiday and urging people not to hold end-of-year festivities or travel around the country to slow the virus spread.