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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST
Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST
Race to vaccinate millions in US off to slow, messy start
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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.
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.
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.
Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the
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.