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December 22, 2020 12:30 p.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 22, 2020 12:30 p.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:51 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 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

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.”

December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:09 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 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

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.

December 22, 2020 10:27 a.m.

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.