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January 1, 2021 10:03 p.m.

Budget, bonds, virus top North Dakota legislative session

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers convene Tuesday either in person wearing masks or remotely for the state's 67th legislative session, where they will face tough spending choices amid a pandemic that’s hit a state economy already reeling from depressed oil and agriculture prices. Ambitious billion-dollar bonding proposals are expected to highlight the session. It will be the first in state history that forbids lawmakers from taking gifts or other things of value from lobbyists and others under new voter-approved ethics rules.

January 1, 2021 10:03 p.m.

Virus forces changes as Minnesota Legislature opens Tuesday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Minnesota Legislature convenes for its 2021 regular session Tuesday, it won't look like a normal session. The House will meet entirely via Zoom until further notice because of the pandemic. The Senate will try a hybrid approach. And the Capitol will remain surrounded by riot fencing.

January 1, 2021 9:30 p.m.

Clemson star QB Lawrence suffers another Superdome sputter

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was on his back, reaching out desperately with his right hand to try to gather in the ball after it squirted through his arms as he was dragged down to the Superdome turf.

January 1, 2021 8:12 p.m.

The Latest: S Korea extends distancing rules for 2 weeks

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is extending stringent distancing rules for two more weeks as authorities seek to suppress a viral resurgence, while confirming its first case of an apparently more contagious coronavirus variant detected in South Africa.

January 1, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Doncic puts up 27 and 14 to lead Mavericks past Heat 93-83

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had season highs of 27 points and 14 rebounds for his first double-double of the season to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Miami Heat 93-83 on Friday night.

January 1, 2021 6:36 p.m.

Arrests during dueling protests in Salem, Oregon

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Police in Salem, Oregon, used flash bangs to separate opposing groups of protesters Friday afternoon.

January 1, 2021 5:07 p.m.

Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ian Book had Notre Dame moving with a chance to get within a touchdown of No. 1 Alabama when his interception shifted the momentum in the second half of their playoff semifinal.

January 1, 2021 4:06 p.m.

Some Mummers strut despite Philadelphia parade cancellation

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Scores of costumed performers took to the streets of their south Philadelphia stomping grounds for a New Year’s celebration of Mummers tradition, far from the customary parade route and despite official cancellation of the annual event and a ban on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

January 1, 2021 3:07 p.m.

Chiefs to start Henne against Herbert, Chargers on Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Herbert had just turned 10 years old when Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne was drafted by the Dolphins.

January 1, 2021 3:06 p.m.

Broncos staying the course in 2021 after another bad year

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It appears the Denver Broncos are all getting a mulligan for 2020, their fourth consecutive losing season and fifth without a trip to the playoffs.

January 1, 2021 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: California hits record 585 virus deaths in 1 day

LOS ANGELES — California started the new year by reporting a record 585 coronavirus deaths in a single day.

January 1, 2021 2:06 p.m.

The Latest: California hospitals struggle to stay afloat

LOS ANGELES — California hospitals ended the year on “the brink of catastrophe,” a health official said as the pandemic pushed deaths and sickness to staggering levels and some medical centers scrambled to provide oxygen for the critically ill.

January 1, 2021 12:12 p.m.

A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

During the summer, with baseball just returning from its hiatus and the NHL and NBA scrambling to build “bubbles” to complete their interrupted seasons, many scoffed at the prospect of the NFL going through a four-month schedule on time.

January 1, 2021 11:33 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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January 1, 2021 11:12 a.m.

Distillers that made hand sanitizer won't face federal fine

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Vancouver’s Quartz Mountain Distillers was surprised Wednesday by a $14,060 fine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for producing hand sanitizer, but the company found out Thursday evening that the fee is not being enforced.

January 1, 2021 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: Britain braces for new spike in virus cases

British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers warned Friday amid surging coronavirus infections blamed on a new virus variant.

January 1, 2021 10:06 a.m.

The Latest: US hits 20 million mark in coronavirus cases

BALTIMORE — The number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases has surpassed 20 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

January 1, 2021 9:27 a.m.

The Latest: Italy COVID-19 death toll now highest in Europe

MILAN — Italy added another 462 virus deaths on Friday for a known pandemic death toll of 74,621, the highest in Europe.

January 1, 2021 9:12 a.m.

UMaine to host first games since pandemic began

ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine is ready to host its first winter sporting events since the pandemic began in March.

January 1, 2021 8:39 a.m.

Delay sought in ex-officers' trial over George Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors in the case against the four Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd requested that the trial delayed by three months.