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December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

AP ROAD TRIP: An immigrant's struggles to survive in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The casino has been closed for months. The hotel rooms are empty. Out front, the three-story sign that once beckoned to gamblers with $1.99 margaritas now advertises a food bank in the parking lot every Thursday.

December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

Asia Today: S. Korea reports 950 cases, biggest daily jump

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 950 new coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater capital area.

December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

Arizona's 11 Democrat presidential electors a diverse group

PHOENIX (AP) — When Arizona's 11 presidential electors meet Monday to formally vote for Democrat Joe Biden, they'll be the focus of intense scrutiny during what is normally an afterthought in America's elections.

December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

US Jews plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations amid virus

Jewish Americans from a variety of branches of the faith are celebrating Hanukkah with smaller-than-usual gatherings this year, in hopes of keeping the year-end holiday safe but still joyful as coronavirus cases spike across the country.

December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

Senate sends Trump defense bill he has vowed to veto

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Friday approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, sending it to President Donald Trump, despite his threat to veto the bill because it does not clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased during the election.

December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76.

December 13, 2020 12:12 a.m.

Sarah Fuller 1st woman to score in Power Five football game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game, cleanly kicking a pair of extra points for Vanderbilt in a 42-17 loss to Tennessee on Saturday.

December 12, 2020 9:12 p.m.

Clemson holds off Alabama 64-56 in Holiday Hoopsgiving event

ATLANTA (AP) — Al-Amir Dawes scored 10 points and Clemson stayed undefeated with a 64-56 win over Alabama in the final game of the Holiday Hoopsgiving event on Saturday night.

December 12, 2020 8:30 p.m.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:

December 12, 2020 8:30 p.m.

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

States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says

December 12, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Maduro opponents claim big turnout in Venezuelan protest

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Droves of Venezuelans blaming President Nicolás Maduro for their country’s collapse voiced their frustrations Saturday in a creative protest rivaling recent elections they boycotted as fraudulent.

December 12, 2020 6:36 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says

December 12, 2020 6:09 p.m.

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December 12, 2020 6:08 p.m.

Ex-Yankee Linz, key player in '64 harmonica flap, dies at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Yankees infielder Phil Linz, who knocked a Game 7 home run off Bob Gibson in the 1964 World Series but made even more noise by hitting a few sour notes on his harmonica, has died. He was 81.

December 12, 2020 5:31 p.m.

Sarah Fuller 1st woman to score in Power Five football game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game, cleanly kicking a pair of extra points for Vanderbilt in a 42-17 loss to Tennessee on Saturday.

December 12, 2020 5:31 p.m.

She scores! Fuller kicks 2 extra points for Vandy, Vols win

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sarah Fuller has a football keepsake from her history-making moment. The ball from her second extra point likely is headed to the College Football Hall of Fame.

December 12, 2020 5:07 p.m.

'Lost connection' hampers Virgin Galactic's test flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico.

December 12, 2020 4:10 p.m.

New York's 21 Club closes indefinitely due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — The storied 21 Club in midtown Manhattan, a favorite of celebrities and the power elite for nine decades, is closing indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the owners are optimistic about reopening at some point.

December 12, 2020 3:32 p.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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December 12, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Madrid inflicts Atlético's 1st loss in league this season

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid beat city rival Atlético Madrid 2-0 to tighten the Spanish league title race on Saturday, dealing the leader its first loss in the competition in 10 months.