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December 21, 2020 12:08 a.m.

One company's quest for an antibody drug to fight COVID-19

On a Saturday afternoon in March as COVID-19 was bearing down on New York City, a dozen scientists anxiously crowded around a computer in a suburban drug company’s lab. They had spent weeks frantically getting blood from early survivors across the globe and from mice with human-like immune systems — all to test thousands of potential treatments.

December 21, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Berlin film festival postponed to later in 2021 due to virus

BERLIN (AP) — The annual Berlin International Film Festival is being put off this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and split into two parts later in 2021, organizers said Friday.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Oregon sought local suppliers after scramble for equipment

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Oregon and other states had to scramble to get protective masks for front-line medical workers, often importing them from China amid intense competition for a dwindling supply.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Giants gamble against explosive Browns and come up a loser

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The way the Cleveland Browns had been scoring, coach Joe Judge felt the New York Giants were going to need points to beat Baker Mayfield and company.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

'Mad scramble': Unlikely places stocked Idaho virus supplies

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho government officials spent $162,500 at a women’s clothing store called Fantazia Apparel in Los Angeles last spring. Another $8,500 went to specialty beer maker Clairvoyant Brewing in Boise. A producer of theatrical effects fluids in Tennessee called Froggy’s Fog received $15,000.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Watson tries new approach after frustrating loss to Colts

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Deshaun Watson choked back tears two weeks ago, blaming himself for a late turnover that sealed Houston’s fate in a loss to Indianapolis.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

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December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Man United revels in 6-2 win v Leeds, Vardy sinks Tottenham

Manchester United waited 16 years to play old rival Leeds in the English Premier League, and then made it look distinctly second-class.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sam Darnold and the New York Jets could have been forgiven for forgetting the victory formation, yet everybody knew where to stand when they got the chance at SoFi Stadium.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

No more reign: Belichick's Pats eliminated from playoff race

MIAMI (AP) — Some things with the New England Patriots haven't changed, such as Bill Belichick's impassive demeanor, win or lose.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

UK agency agrees not to photograph Duchess of Sussex, family

LONDON (AP) — A news and photography agency has agreed not to take pictures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son, Archie, the High Court in London was told at a hearing Friday.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jimbo Fisher's fondness of the Orange Bowl goes back to his youth, and he can still remember what a big deal it was to get in front of the television and wrap up every New Year's Day by watching the matchup.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Northwestern knocks off No. 4 Michigan State, 79-65

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie scored a career-high 30 points and Northwestern beat Michigan State for the first time in almost a decade, topping the No. 4 Spartans 79-65 on Sunday night.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

No. 19 Rutgers beats No. 13 Illinois to remain unbeaten

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers entered the season with great expectations. Six games in, the Scarlet Knights look like they could exceed them.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

STAT WATCH: Numbers reflect dominance of Alabama, Clemson

It should come as no surprise to see Alabama and Clemson fill the top two seeds in the College Football Playoff.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fed finds big US banks in solid shape; keeps dividend limits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said Friday that the 33 largest U.S. banks are in strong shape despite the pandemic’s economic shock.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Congress averts shutdown; fight continues over pandemic aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying yet more time for frustratingly slow endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Hacked networks will need to be burned 'down to the ground'

It’s going to take months to kick elite hackers widely believed to be Russian out of the U.S. government networks they have been quietly rifling through since as far back as March in Washington’s worst cyberespionage failure on record.

December 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mostly virus-free Kauai hit by pandemic after travel resumes

HONOLULU (AP) — On Hawaii's rural island of Kauai, where sprawling white sand beaches and dramatic seaside mountains attract visitors from around the world, local residents spent the first seven months of the pandemic sheltered from the viral storm.