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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%.
NFL players take leading role on social justice front
Many NFL players have been leaders on the social justice front, and some of them are being considered for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award. None of them is dedicated to the cause with any such honors in mind.
Court extends tenure of top federal prosecutor in Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan will remain in her role until President-elect Joe Biden decides whether to replace her upon taking office.
Rare vaccine injury claims steered to obscure federal office
Though most people who protect themselves with a coronavirus vaccine will never develop serious side effects, such rare cases are barred from federal court and instead steered to an obscure program with a record of seldom paying claims.
Florida nursing home deaths spike but lower than US average
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Deaths in Florida's nursing homes doubled during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to statistics gathered by the AARP. But Florida's rate was dramatically lower than the national average, as COVID-19 infections across the country surged.
Mainz sporting director quits as club talks to predecessor
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Rouven Schröder quit as sporting director of Mainz on Tuesday after learning that the struggling Bundesliga club wants to bring back his predecessor.
Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021
CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Nick Wittgren avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing Tuesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.
The Latest: Dubai approves use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus and will launch an “extensive” inoculation effort starting Wednesday.
Boston College beats Maine to snap 4-game losing streak
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Jay Heath had 16 points, CJ Felder scored 11 of his 14 points in a big first half, and Boston College beat Maine 78-62 on Tuesday to snap a four-game losing streak.
No. 25 Michigan State women dispatch Oakland 94-56
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nia Clouden led a balanced attack with 15 points and No. 25 Michigan State celebrated its first Top 25 ranking this season with red-hot shooting in a 94-56 win over Oakland on Tuesday.
Israeli government set to collapse, trigger new elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s divided government was heading toward collapse at midnight Tuesday, a step that would trigger the country’s fourth election in under two years and pose an unprecedented threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lengthy grip on power.
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.
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The Latest: South Carolina governor tests positive for virus
COLUMBIA S.C. — The South Carolina governor's office announced Tuesday that Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for the coronavirus and was slated to receive outpatient antibody treatment for “mild symptoms.”
Montana Republicans fail to pass new rules ahead of session
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers rejected Tuesday contentious rule proposals for the Legislature that would have consolidated power in Republican hands. The result leaves the House to operate under rules that were in place the previous session when the legislative session begins in January.
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.
AP source: Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hurts, Pollard
Championship week has arrived in fantasy football. In a season that gave us Wednesday Night Football, a stream of injuries to high-end running backs and the fantasy struggles of Cam Newton and Carson Wentz, the accomplishment of getting to Week 16 is more magnified than previous fantasy seasons.
Outgoing Utah governor reflects on 11-year term, pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gary Herbert has been in Utah’s highest office for over a decade, but his greatest challenge arrived less than a year ago.
Newsom taps California election chief Padilla for US Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Secretary of State Alex Padilla on Tuesday to be a U.S. senator, a pick that sends a Latino to the Senate for the first time in the state’s history.