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December 21, 2020 11:06 p.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 21, 2020 10:33 p.m.

US public school enrollment dips as virus disrupts education

Fearful of sending her two children back to school as the coronavirus pandemic raged in Mississippi, Angela Atkins decided to give virtual learning a chance this fall.

December 21, 2020 10:33 p.m.

Vaccine injury claims could face bureaucratic ‘black hole’

Lost in the U.S. launch of the coronavirus vaccine is a fact most don’t know when they roll up their sleeves: In rare cases of serious illness from the shots, the injured are blocked from suing and steered instead to an obscure federal bureaucracy with a record of seldom paying claims.

December 21, 2020 10:33 p.m.

High court opening tops Pennsylvania's 2021 judicial races

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Statewide judicial races will be among Pennsylvania's most closely watched election contests in the coming year, with lawyers and judges around the state already lining up supporters and trying to figure out if they can raise enough money to win.

December 21, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Averette scores 30 to carry BYU over Texas Southern 87-71

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Brandon Averette had a career-high 30 points, Alex Barcello had 10 points and 10 assists and BYU beat Texas Southern 87-71 on Monday night.

December 21, 2020 9:06 p.m.

US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted

NEW YORK (AP) — This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic.

December 21, 2020 9:06 p.m.

Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

December 21, 2020 9:06 p.m.

California desperately searches for more nurses and doctors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., Sara Houze has been on the road — going from one hospital to another to care for COVID-19 patients on the brink of death.

December 21, 2020 8:30 p.m.

Staton-McCray carries Samford past Belhaven College 133-84

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — A.J. Staton-McCray scored 23 points as Samford set school records for points and assists in a 133-84 defeat of Belhaven College on Monday night.

December 21, 2020 8:30 p.m.

Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga over Northwestern St. 95-57

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Corey Kispert of top-ranked Gonzaga was in the zone early in the game against Northwestern State of Louisiana, and his shooting kept the Bulldogs ahead.

December 21, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Australian cricketer Bradman's test cap sells for $340,000

SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian businessman has purchased Donald Bradman’s first baggy green test cap for 450,000 Australian dollars ($340,000) at auction, the second-highest price paid for a piece of cricket memorabilia.

December 21, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Hampton tops Charleston Southern 67-55

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Edward Oliver-Hampton tallied 12 points and 13 rebounds to lift Hampton to a 67-55 win over Charleston Southern on Monday night.

December 21, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Trump, House lawmakers plot futile effort to block Biden win

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted several House Republican lawmakers at the White House on Monday to discuss an ultimately futile effort to block Congress from affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election.

December 21, 2020 8:06 p.m.

No. 24 Virginia Tech rolls to 84-58 victory over Longwood

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Jalen Cone scored 18 points off the bench to lead No. 24 Virginia Tech over Longwood 84-58 on Monday night.

December 21, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Sam Houston St. holds off Texas Rio Grande Valley 69-66

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Zach Nutall scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Sam Houston State held on to beat Texas Rio Grande Valley 69-66 on Monday night.

December 21, 2020 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi State wins again at home, routs MVSU 87-48

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Iverson Molinar scored 18 points, Tolu Smith had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Mississippi State routed Mississippi Valley State 87-48 on Monday night.

December 21, 2020 7:30 p.m.

Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus

Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus.

December 21, 2020 7:30 p.m.

Cone gets 18 off bench as No. 24 Virginia Tech tops Longwood

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Jalen Cone has regained his confidence — and the rest of the ACC needs to watch out.

December 21, 2020 7:30 p.m.

No. 2 Baylor cruises to 99-42 victory over Ark-Pine Bluff

WACO, Texas (AP) — LJ Cryer and No. 2 Baylor set the tempo in a hurry and go into their Christmas break as the only Big 12 team without a loss.

December 21, 2020 7:06 p.m.

Georgia St. tops Coll. Of Charleston 72-55

ATLANTA (AP) — Justin Roberts and Corey Allen scored 20 points apiece as Georgia State got past College of Charleston 72-55 on Monday night.