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January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Cellphones offer look back at most personal moments of 2020

A year like no other: Americans shambled through it, doing the best they could under circumstances that were uneven at best — and sometimes downright punishing.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Ex-Alabama officer dies after fall; was shot on duty in 1995

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — A man who retired from an Alabama police department after being accidentally shot 25 years ago in the head while on duty has died after a fall at his home.

December 31, 2020 10:45 p.m.

Israel's virus surveillance tool tests its democratic norms

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In the early days of the pandemic, a panicked Israel began using a mass surveillance tool on its civilians, tracking people’s cellphones in hopes of stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

December 31, 2020 8:09 p.m.

Trump extends visa ban; court clears health insurance rule

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemic-related bans on green cards and work visas to large groups of applicants through March 31, while a federal appeals court sided with him on a rule that requires new immigrants to have their own health insurance.

December 31, 2020 8:09 p.m.

The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

LAS VEGAS — Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate.

December 31, 2020 7:09 p.m.

Wall makes Houston debut, Rockets beat Kings 122-119

HOUSTON (AP) — John Wall had 22 points and nine assists in his first game since 2018, James Harden had a big finish to score 33 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 122-119 on Thursday night.

December 31, 2020 6:28 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start

December 31, 2020 6:28 p.m.

UCLA edges Utah 72-70 for 5th straight home victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Late turnovers, defensive breakdowns, and an injury to lone senior Chris Smith. The UCLA Bruins toughed out a lot to pull out a victory to end the year.

December 31, 2020 6:12 p.m.

North Korea's Kim thanks people in rare New Year's cards

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked the public for their trust and support “in the difficult times” and wished them happiness and good health in his first New Year’s Day cards sent to his people.

December 31, 2020 5:09 p.m.

Trump extends visa ban, health coverage policy advances

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemic-related bans on green cards and work visas to large groups of applicants through March 31, while a federal appeals court sided with him on a rule that requires new immigrants to have their own health insurance.

December 31, 2020 4:07 p.m.

City spends virus relief funds as New Mexico cases mount

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque city officials said Thursday they’ve used all of the coronavirus relief money received earlier this year from the federal government.

December 31, 2020 4:06 p.m.

Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish found out things move fast when San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is wheeling and dealing.

December 31, 2020 4:06 p.m.

Ex-Alabama officer dies after fall; was shot on duty in 1995

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — A man who retired from an Alabama police department after being accidentally shot 25 years ago in the head while on duty has died after a fall at his home.

December 31, 2020 3:33 p.m.

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

Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start

December 31, 2020 3:32 p.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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December 31, 2020 3:32 p.m.

NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

As the calendar turns to 2021, the NFL is experiencing pretty much what it covets. Try two division races, and five wild-card berths out of six still undecided.

December 31, 2020 3:31 p.m.

DK Metcalf on verge of toppling 35-year-old Seahawks record

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — As DK Metcalf was finishing up his rookie season a year ago, he took a glance at the Seattle Seahawks record book.

December 31, 2020 3:31 p.m.

Last of singing McGuire Sisters dies in Vegas; Phyllis, 89

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Phyllis McGuire, the last surviving member of the three singing McGuire Sisters who topped the charts with several hits in the 1950s, has died. She was 89.

December 31, 2020 3:28 p.m.

Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the

December 31, 2020 3:28 p.m.

Kansas surpasses 1 million COVID-19 tests during pandemic

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas residents have had more than 1 million COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic.