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December 17, 2020 2:08 a.m.

Swedish king: Sweden has failed to protect the elderly

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf said Thursday he believes his country has failed to protect the elderly in care homes from the effects of the pandemic.

December 17, 2020 1:09 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:30 a.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 1 a.m.

It is time to secure an updated Columbia River Treaty

The Columbia River Treaty in its current form is punishing ratepayers in the Northwest.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Rays re-sign C Mike Zunino to $3 million, 1-year deal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Mike Zunino agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $3 million, a deal that includes a club option and could be worth $9 million over two seasons.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's book 'Persist' to come out in April

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a book coming out about six key experiences and perspectives. The title should be familiar to those who have followed the Massachusetts Democrat's career: “Persist.”

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State

The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Thursday:

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Mourinho miffed as Liverpool scores late winner vs Tottenham

It was all going pretty much according to plan for Jose Mourinho and his familiar rope-a-dope tactics.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments on capacity limits

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The latest court challenge to a move made by Gov. Tony Evers' to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Wisconsin comes before the state Supreme Court on Thursday, this time related to an order limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Flint water settlement borrowing plan approved by lawmakers

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan legislators on Wednesday finalized a plan to borrow $600 million to finance the state’s proposed settlement with the residents of Flint, whose water was contaminated with elevated levels of the neurotoxin lead.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Review: Wonder Woman combats a huckster's rise in '1984'

If you’re going to make a movie about wish fulfillment, 1980s America is about as good as you can do for a setting outside the Arabian Desert.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Egbo, Smith help No. 7 Baylor women ease past Southern 86-52

WACO, Texas (AP) — Queen Egbo doesn't need to analyze much to figure out the key to her two best games of the season.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Iran nuclear deal members urge Tehran return to compliance

BERLIN (AP) — World powers that are part of a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran urged Tehran on Wednesday to roll back violations of the accord and return to full compliance during a virtual meeting in Vienna, a German official said.

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Timme-Garza matchup key in Gonzaga-Iowa showdown in S Dakota

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

December 17, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Ramey, Brown lead No. 11 Texas past Sam Houston State 79-63

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas guard Courtney Ramey doesn't always use proper technique when he shoots.

December 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel will begin rolling out a major coronavirus vaccination campaign next week after the prime minister reached out personally to the head of a major drug company. Millions of Palestinians living under Israeli control will have to wait much longer.

December 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

FDA plans to OK 2nd COVID-19 vaccine after panel endorsement

December 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Biden picks deal-makers, fighters for climate, energy team

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is picking deal-makers and fighters to lead a climate team he’ll ask to remake and clean up the nation’s transportation and power-plant systems, and as fast as politically possible.

December 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Weah scores late goal as Lille wins 2-0 to stay ahead of PSG

PARIS (AP) — American striker Timothy Weah grabbed a late insurance goal Wednesday as Lille won 2-0 at Dijon to remain top of the French league ahead of a weekend showdown with defending champion Paris Saint-Germain.

December 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh rock samples from the moon in more than 40 years, offering the possibility of new insights into the history of the solar system and marking a new landmark for China's rapidly advancing space program.

December 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Senate report: Opioid industry has paid advocacy groups $65M

A bipartisan congressional investigation released Wednesday found that key players in the nation’s opioid industry have spent $65 million since 1997 funding nonprofits that advocate treating pain with medications, a strategy intended to boost the sale of prescription painkillers.