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December 19, 2020 12:12 p.m.

Suggs leads top-ranked Gonzaga over No. 3 Iowa 99-88

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In early December, Gonzaga paused all activities because of the coronavirus. The top-ranked Bulldogs had five games canceled due to the shutdown, and hadn’t played a game since Dec. 2 before Saturday’s showdown with No. 3 Iowa.

December 19, 2020 12:12 p.m.

California hospitals struggle as coronavirus cases explode

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California hospitals are battling to find beds to house patients amid fears that the exploding coronavirus infection rate will exhaust resources and health care workers.

December 19, 2020 12:12 p.m.

Auburn's big first half leads to 77-41 defeat of Troy

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Allen Flanigan scored 14 points, 15 Tigers saw playing time, a dozen scored and Auburn defeated Troy 77-41 on Saturday, picking up a fourth-straight win.

December 19, 2020 11:30 a.m.

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December 19, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Israeli PM joins world leaders getting COVID-19 vaccine

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was vaccinated against the coronavirus on live television Saturday, becoming the first Israeli and one of the world's leaders to be inoculated.

December 19, 2020 11:12 a.m.

The Latest: Washington, D.C., bans indoor dining for 3 weeks

WASHINGTON — With COVID-19 numbers setting new daily records, the nation’s capital is temporarily suspending all indoor dining in restaurants over the holidays.

December 19, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Trump downplays Russia in first comments on hacking campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Contradicting his secretary of state and other top officials, President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested without evidence that China — not Russia — may be behind the

December 19, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Negotiators down to a few issues on $900 billion aid plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiators are down to a handful of remaining issues as they seek to finalize an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package on Saturday, still optimistic the overdue talks would soon produce an agreement. The Senate convened a Saturday session, while House members stood by for a vote that will come no earlier than Sunday.

December 19, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: General apologizes to states for fewer doses

WASHINGTON — An Army general in charge of COVID-19 vaccines apologized Saturday for “miscommunication” with states on the number of early doses delivered.

December 19, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Fishing talks move at snail's pace in EU-UK Brexit standoff

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union and British negotiators on Saturday extended their standoff over EU fishing rights in U.K. waters and remained unable to make a decisive breakthrough in trade talks aimed at averting a chaotic and costly post-Brexit split on New Year's Day.

December 19, 2020 9:31 a.m.

Judge gives Milwaukee's ousted police chief job back

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A judge has given Milwaukee’s ousted police chief his job back, just a day after the board that demoted him selected a new acting chief.

December 19, 2020 9:06 a.m.

New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

Pelicans first-year coach Stan Van Gundy was hired less than two months before the Pelicans first preseason game earlier this week.

December 19, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Video allowed in trial of officers charged in Floyd killing

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge upheld his decision to livestream the trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.

December 19, 2020 9:06 a.m.

A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes

A rite of December in the NFL, along with Christmas, Hanukkah and meaningless games for the Jets, Bengals and Lions, is the release of playoff scenarios.

December 19, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Optimism rises for deal on nearly $1 trillion relief package

WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiators reported continued progress on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package on Saturday, with optimism rising that the overdue talks would soon produce an agreement. The Senate convened a Saturday session, while House members stood by for a vote that will arrive no earlier than Sunday.

December 19, 2020 9:03 a.m.

German court upholds tree-felling ban at Tesla plant site

BERLIN (AP) — A German court ruled Saturday that automaker Tesla has to stop clearing trees on some parts of the site outside Berlin where it is building the company's first electric car factory in Europe.

December 19, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: London shops closed, holiday mixing nixed

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Christmas gatherings can’t go ahead and non-essential shops must close in London and much of southern England.

December 19, 2020 8:28 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 19, 2020 8:28 a.m.

Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks

CAIRO (AP) — The Palestinian foreign minister on Saturday urged Israel to return to talks based on a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ahead of the transition to a new U.S. administration.

December 19, 2020 8:21 a.m.

The Latest: AP: States spent more than $7 billion on PPE

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An Associated Press analysis shows states spent more than $7 billion this spring buying personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, gowns and ventilators.