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December 18, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Global Forecast-Fahrenheit

Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, December 18, 2020

December 18, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Wrongfully accused South Korean man acquitted of murder

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean man who spent 20 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit has cleared his name in court after one of the country’s most notorious serial killers confessed to the 1988 rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl.

December 18, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Global Forecast-Celsius

Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, December 18, 2020

December 18, 2020 3:30 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST

US experts debate: Who should be next in line for vaccine?

December 18, 2020 3:27 a.m.

The Latest: Half of Belgium's COVID-19 deaths in rest homes

BRUSSELS — More than 10,000 elderly people living in Belgian rest homes have died from COVID-19 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

December 18, 2020 3:03 a.m.

German economic outlook rises, remains subdued

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Business optimism in Germany rose somewhat in December but remained at depressed levels as the pandemic continues to whipsaw Europe's largest economy.

December 18, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread

Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas, despite pleas by public health experts who fear the result could be another surge in COVID-19 cases.

December 18, 2020 2:39 a.m.

UEFA cancels next year's Under-17 European tournaments

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA canceled next year's Under-17 European Championships for men and women on Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic.

December 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Turkish philanthropist stands trial for alleged ties to coup

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish philanthropist businessman and human rights defender is again standing trial in Turkey on Friday, accused of espionage and attempting to overthrow the government in connection to a failed coup four years ago.

December 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Thursday Sports in Brief

OLYMPICS

December 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State

The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Friday:

December 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

No. 23 Louisville, N.C. State set for return to ACC schedule

A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:

December 18, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State-All

The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Friday:

December 18, 2020 12:36 a.m.

From father to son, Tiger Woods looking only for enjoyment

Tiger Woods and his 11-year-old son were on the practice range together Thursday at the PNC Championship, and social media was blazing with how good Charlie's swing looked, right down to the club twirl.

December 18, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Soaring Ravens can't afford letdown against lowly Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens left Cleveland on Monday night riding a wave of emotion following a thrilling victory that greatly enhanced their playoff hopes.

December 18, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Saint Louis pulls away midway through 2nd, beats N.C. State

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins scored 20 points, Jordan Goodwin had 16 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Saint Louis beat North Carolina State 80-69 on Thursday night.

December 18, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Demand for deliveries pushes FedEx 2Q profit to $1.2 billion

FedEx Corp. more than doubled its profit in the latest quarter, as holiday packages were being stuffed into delivery trucks alongside everyday goods that people buy online to avoid visiting stores during the pandemic.

December 18, 2020 12:09 a.m.

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Daisy Edgar-Jones helps connect

LONDON (AP) — When 22-year-old Daisy Edgar-Jones ditched her British accent for the dulcet Irish tones of Marianne in “Normal People,” the actor’s stardom hit a new trajectory.

December 18, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Tenth season may not be end for Seahawks LB K.J. Wright

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Once he became established in the NFL, K.J. Wright regularly said his goal was to make it 10 seasons in the league and then evaluate his next steps.

December 18, 2020 12:09 a.m.

AP Breakthrough Entertainer Sarah Cooper: TikTok to Netflix

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The video couldn’t have been simpler: A woman in her apartment, lip-syncing audio of President Donald Trump as he expounded on possible coronavirus treatments.