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December 17, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Ex-WVa justice Allen Loughry released from federal prison

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former West Virginia Supreme Court justice who was at the center of a 2018 impeachment scandal has been released from federal prison.

December 17, 2020 1:33 p.m.

Stocks reach record highs as investors hope for stimulus

Major U.S. stock indexes climbed to new highs Thursday as investors remained optimistic that Washington will deliver another round of

December 17, 2020 1:33 p.m.

No. 3 Buckeyes, No. 15 Northwestern vie for Big Ten crown

No. 15 Northwestern (6-1 Big Ten, No. 14 CFP) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (5-0, No. 4 CFP) Saturday at noon EST (Fox).

December 17, 2020 1:33 p.m.

Big Ten: Timme-Garza matchup key in Gonzaga-Iowa showdown

A look at the upcoming week around the Big Ten Conference:

December 17, 2020 1:33 p.m.

AP sources: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to two people familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.

December 17, 2020 1:06 p.m.

A rundown of AP's year-end coverage.

EDITORS:

December 17, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Talk of House speaker possibly resigning roils Beacon Hill

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House could see big changes at the top as speculation grows that House Speaker Robert DeLeo is weighing whether to resign to take a post at his alma mater, Northeastern University.

December 17, 2020 12:06 p.m.

In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.

December 17, 2020 12:06 p.m.

AP source: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.

December 17, 2020 11:42 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

December 17, 2020 11:42 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers:

December 17, 2020 11:09 a.m.

Stanford wraps unexpected road trip in season finale at UCLA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Certainty has been in short supply during a college football season played amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as UCLA and Stanford know all too well headed into their game on Saturday.

December 17, 2020 11:09 a.m.

'Unbelievable' snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The Northeast’s first whopper snowstorm of the season buried parts of upstate New York under more than 3 feet (1 meter) of snow, broke records in cities and towns across the region, and left plow drivers struggling to clear the roads as snow piled up at more than 4 inches (10 centimeters) per hour.

December 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

US cybersecurity agency warns of 'grave' threat from hack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities expressed increased alarm Thursday about an intrusion into U.S. and other computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers. The nation's cybersecurity agency warned of a “grave” risk to government and private networks.

December 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Dozens of states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google

DENVER (AP) — Dozens of more states are joining an escalating effort to prove Google has been methodically abusing its power as the internet's main gateway in a way that hurts consumers habitually feeding personal information into its search engine and advertisers pouring billions of dollars into its vast marketing network.

December 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

38 states file anti-trust lawsuit against Google

DENVER (AP) — A group of 38 states filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Google on Thursday, alleging that the search giant has an illegal monopoly over the online search market that hurts consumers and advertisers.

December 17, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices on Thursday questioned the legality of an order issued by the state's top health official limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants given the court's decision earlier this year that a similar order needed legislative approval.

December 17, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Wall Street braces for trading surge as Tesla enters S&P 500

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adding a company to the benchmark S&P 500 stock index is typically a mundane exercise — except when it comes to a company like Tesla.

December 17, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Europe the 'next frontier' in US college football recruiting

When Brandon Collier first called college football coaches on behalf of European kids, one of them asked, “Are they kickers and punters?”

December 17, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Arizona State faces Oregon State after emotional win

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Arizona State won an emotional game last week, setting a record by scoring the most points ever in its 121-year series against Arizona.