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December 17, 2020 4:31 p.m.

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.

December 17, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Alaska governor says he considers board appointments valid

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he views as valid his appointment of a Revenue commissioner and picks for boards and commissions that the Legislature has not acted to confirm. His position was disputed by Senate President Cathy Giessel.

December 17, 2020 3:31 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST

2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement

December 17, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Michigan lawmakers reinstate freeze on water shutoffs

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers voted Thursday to prohibit water shutoffs across the state through March, reinstating a moratorium that was upended by a court ruling.

December 17, 2020 3:07 p.m.

Hack against US is 'grave' threat, cybersecurity agency says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities are expressing increased alarm about a long-undetected 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 3:07 p.m.

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.

December 17, 2020 3:06 p.m.

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.

December 17, 2020 3:06 p.m.

Coaches' challenge stays in NBA, game-night rosters go to 15

The NBA coach’s challenge is back, and here to stay.

December 17, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Soaring Ravens can't afford letdown against lowly Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens left Cleveland on Monday night riding a wave of emotion following a thrilling victory that greatly enhanced their playoff hopes.

December 17, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Louisiana's COVID-19 hospitalizations top last virus surge

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The number of people in Louisiana hospitalized

December 17, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Special election set to replace former California lawmaker

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday set a special election in Los Angeles County to replace state Sen. Holly Mitchell, who left in mid-term for the county board of supervisors.

December 17, 2020 2:07 p.m.

Ex-chief says mayor told him to lie about Daniel Prude death

NEW YORK (AP) — Rochester, New York’s former police chief alleges the city’s mayor pressured him to lie about her handling of the police killing of Daniel Prude, which was kept from the public for six months, and

December 17, 2020 2:07 p.m.

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.

December 17, 2020 2:03 p.m.

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.

December 17, 2020 1:33 p.m.

Rivers' revival has Colts surging as Texans rematch looms

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers has settled nicely into his new home.

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 1:06 p.m.

Former sportscaster, Florida US Rep. Earl Hutto dies at 94

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Earl Hutto, a sportscaster who went on to serve as a U.S. representative for Florida for 16 years, has died at 94.

December 17, 2020 1:06 p.m.

A rundown of AP's year-end coverage.

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December 17, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Indiana's spending hopes might depend on more COVID-19 aid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to boost school spending and restore some state spending cuts ordered earlier this year but acknowledged Thursday that might not be possible unless

December 17, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a hurry up and wait moment on Capitol Hill as congressional negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package struggled through a handful of remaining snags. The holdups mean a weekend session now appears virtually certain, and a top lawmaker warned that a government shutdown this weekend can't be ruled out.