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December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

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

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

EU leaders agree to reduce emissions after all-night talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders reached a hard-fought deal Friday to cut the bloc’s net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by the end of the decade compared with 1990 levels, avoiding a hugely embarrassing deadlock ahead of a U.N. climate meeting this weekend.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 24 San Diego State beats No. 23 Arizona State 80-68

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego State was so worried about Arizona State's fast break, it sent three players back on defense after every miss, leaving its two big men to work the offensive glass.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Shadowy Ethiopian massacre could be 'tip of the iceberg'

UMM RAKOUBA, Sudan (AP) — The only thing the survivors can agree on is that hundreds of people were slaughtered in a single Ethiopian town.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Music Review: Chris Cornell shines on an album of covers

Chris Cornell, “No One Sings Like You Anymore" (UMe)

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP's song of the year: Keedron Bryant's 'I Just Wanna Live'

NEW YORK (AP) — The top 10 songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu (a playlist of the songs can be found

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Momentum builds for letting people vote while on parole

SEATTLE (AP) — As a young man Victor Sauceda didn’t care about who was president, about who was governor, about voting at all. He wasn’t living by the law anyway.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was about more than providing virus aid.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia said Friday they are expecting their third child.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Idaho health leaders OK crisis health care rationing rule

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's top public health leaders on Friday cleared the way for state officials to impose crisis standards of care if the number of COVID-19 patients increases so much that the state's already strained hospitals wind up completely overwhelmed.

December 12, 2020 12:06 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 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Idaho store closes after group of mask-less customers enter

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.

December 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Vincent Davis rushes for 247 yards, Pitt beats Ga Tech 34-20

ATLANA (AP) — Vincent Davis knew on the very first play it was going to be a very good night.

December 12, 2020 12:06 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 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Venezuela opposition holds 'consultation' to bolster support

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans at home and abroad voiced frustration with President Nicolás Maduro in a survey wrapping up Saturday, days after the governing party won congressional elections boycotted by the opposition, which called the vote a fraudulent maneuver aimed at consolidating Maduro's power.

December 12, 2020 12:06 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 11, 2020 11:32 p.m.

Shadowy Ethiopian massacre could be 'tip of the iceberg'

UMM RAKOUBA, Sudan (AP) — The only thing the survivors can agree on is that hundreds of people were slaughtered in a single Ethiopian town.

December 11, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Analysis: The election is over; Trump's attacks will linger

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2020 presidential election is over. But President Donald Trump’s baseless efforts to undermine it, and the consequences of those undemocratic actions, will linger in America for far longer.

December 11, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was about more than providing virus aid.