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December 22, 2020 1:06 p.m.

Edwards keeps virus rules as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Warning the holidays threaten to exacerbate Louisiana's latest coronavirus surge, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday he's keeping the current

December 22, 2020 1:06 p.m.

As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training.

December 22, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Engelland latest NHL veteran retiring before 2021 season

When the NHL suspended last season in March, Deryk Engelland spent four months around his family and saw the things he'd usually miss while at the rink or traveling around North America.

December 22, 2020 12:30 p.m.

What airlines, other industries got in $900B relief bill

At a mind-numbing 5,593 pages, Congress' $900 billion pandemic relief package covers a lot of ground. The bill passed Monday establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit, a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans and a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses, restaurants and theaters. It also provides $82 billion for education, $10 billion for child care and $25 billion in rental assistance. Food stamp benefits would temporarily be increased by 15%.

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

Performing in the pandemic, by zoom, drive-in and doorstep

NEW YORK (AP) — A good way to hear what we’ve missed this year is to listen to Sam Cooke’s landmark live album, “Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963.” On a warm January night in downtown Miami, Cooke was well into his torrid set when, in the middle of

December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

The Latest: South Carolina not bowl-bound; virus ends season

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December 22, 2020 12:15 p.m.

Montana reports decline in COVID following new mandates

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana health officials reported 556 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, continuing a decline in daily reported cases of the virus.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

The Latest: Dubai approves use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus and will launch an “extensive” inoculation effort starting Wednesday.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

The Latest: NFL says 14 players positive in latest testing

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December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

Israeli government set to collapse, trigger new elections

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s divided government was heading toward collapse at midnight Tuesday, a step that would trigger the country’s fourth election in under two years and pose an unprecedented threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lengthy grip on power.

December 22, 2020 11:51 a.m.

Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potentially suspicious prescriptions for the powerful painkillers.

December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

The Latest: South Carolina governor tests positive for virus

COLUMBIA S.C. — The South Carolina governor's office announced Tuesday that Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for the coronavirus and was slated to receive outpatient antibody treatment for “mild symptoms.”

December 22, 2020 11:09 a.m.

Florida, Mullen sanctioned for NCAA recruiting violations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida received a year of probation and football coach Dan Mullen was sanctioned Tuesday after the school and the NCAA agreed to resolve an infractions case involving impermissible contact with recruits last year.

December 22, 2020 10:42 a.m.

We The South: The Raptors settling into their Tampa home

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold.

December 22, 2020 10:42 a.m.

Via songwriting and freestyling, Jhené Aiko finds her voice

NEW YORK (AP) — Jhené Aiko is rapping on the phone.

December 22, 2020 10:15 a.m.

Congress approves bill to crack down on racehorse doping

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to ban race-day doping of horses and set national medication and track-safety standards for the horse-racing industry is nearing the finish line. Lawmakers gave final approval to the bill late Monday as part of the massive legislation on spending and pandemic relief.

December 22, 2020 9:27 a.m.

The Latest: Italy sees 13K increase in COVID-19 cases

MILAN — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Italy rose by 13,318 on Tuesday, with 201 requiring intensive care treatment, as Italy heads toward a nationwide partial lockdown for the Christmas holidays.

December 22, 2020 9:12 a.m.

The Latest: Lions close training facility after 2 positives

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December 22, 2020 8:30 a.m.

The Latest: North Dakota bar, restaurant hours expanded

BISMARCK, N.D. — The governor of North Dakota is allowing bars and restaurants to return to regular hours of operation on Tuesday, as the active number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have declined.