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Shackleton expedition artifacts to be donated to UK museums
LONDON (AP) — A sled and flag used in one of explorer Ernest Shackleton's famed expeditions to the South Pole have been bought by a British government-funded body to keep the treasured artifacts in the U.K.
UK extends salary support program to contain unemployment
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday extended its salary support program by another month through to the end of April as it tries to keep a lid on unemployment as coronavirus restrictions slam businesses.
Inslee proposes capital gains tax, tax on health insurers
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a new capital gains tax and a tax on health insurers as part of his two-year, $57.6 billion budget proposal that seeks to offset the revenue losses the state has seen during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and to help bolster the state’s public health system.
Bills close in on clinching 1st AFC East title in 25 years
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mary Wilson is taken aback by how many people have begun noticing the clutch, emblazoned with the Bills' charging buffalo logo, she carries while running errands from her winter home in Florida.
Asian Champions League: finally a final, Ulsan vs Persepolis
The longest Asian Champions League tournament in history ends on Saturday — more than 11 months after the first ball was kicked — when Ulsan Horang-i of South Korea meets Iran’s Persepolis in Doha, Qatar in the final.
Zegarowski leads No. 9 Creighton past St. John's 94-76
NEW YORK (AP) — Clicking on offense all night, No. 9 Creighton had little trouble putting its recent loss in the rearview mirror.
States grapple with next steps on evictions as crisis grows
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Bowser looked somber as he sat in his cramped Oregon apartment, worried whether he, his pregnant girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter would have a roof over their heads in the new year. It may well depend on state lawmakers.
Rivera trying to get Washington where Carroll's Seahawks are
WASHINGTON (AP) — Quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner already are assured of a ninth consecutive winning season — every year they’ve been in the NFL with the Seahawks.
Let the hype begin for Chiefs-Saints. You know it's coming
A rite of December in the NFL, along with Christmas, Hanukkah and meaningless games for the Jets, Bengals and Lions, is the release of playoff scenarios.
French theater, cinema workers protest against virus closure
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of people working in the French theater and cinema industries demonstrated in Paris on Tuesday against the prolonged closure of entertainment facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Microsoft announces additional $110M in local COVID relief
SEATTLE (AP) — As Washington state continues to reel from the pandemic, Microsoft has announced an additional $110 million of support for schools, nonprofits and hourly workers in the region.
Coaches' challenge stays in NBA, game-night rosters go to 15
The NBA coach’s challenge is back, and here to stay.
AP PHOTOS: Italy ICU nurse couple bring family love to ward
ROME (AP) — The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for families around the world managing work and home life.
American Magic wins 1, loses 1 at America's Cup World Series
United States challenger American Magic had its first loss but stayed atop the leaderboard after the second day of racing Friday in the America’s Cup World Series off Auckland.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September, as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy's recovery from its springtime collapse.
Oregon to receive fewer vaccines than expected next week
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon will receive fewer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine than expected next week, state health officials said.
Week 16: Playoff bids likely on line for Clemson, Ohio State
Clemson and Ohio State go into the weekend with the most at stake, and Texas A&M waiting in the wings if it takes care of business.
Vaccines reach COVID-ravaged Indigenous communities
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The first doses of the coronavirus vaccine are being administered in Native American communities from the desert highlands of New Mexico to a coastal fishing tribe outside Seattle as the federal government and states rush to protect one of the most vulnerable U.S. populations.
Legoland theme park in Florida plans expansion, new rides
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — The Legoland theme park in Florida is planning an expansion next year including new rides, according to plans filed with the city nearest the attraction.
Take advantage of student loan breaks before 2020 ends
Talk of student loan forgiveness has borrowers looking forward to 2021. But many already benefited from some unprecedented events in 2020: