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December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Competitive CNN shows post-election surge in viewership

NEW YORK (AP) — Since the presidential election, CNN has been on one of its best competitive rolls in almost two decades, enough that it is taking out newspaper ads touting its success.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

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

US govt, states sue Facebook for 'predatory' conduct

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A woman whose son was killed in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand a year ago said that as she stood crying, wailing and calling out his name on a beach soon afterward, a stranger came up to her and held her.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

UN urges Iran to address nuclear, ballistic missile concerns

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging Iran to address concerns raised about its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and return to “full implementation” of its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Players walk off in protest against alleged racism in CL

In a powerful protest against alleged racism, players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the field during a Champions League game on Tuesday and didn’t return after a match official was accused of using insulting language about a Black coach.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Evan Mobley's double-double leads USC over UC Irvine 91-56

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five games into his college career, Evan Mobley keeps unveiling different aspects to his game.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

High court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden's Pennsylvania win

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Republicans' last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania's certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the electoral battleground.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

UK, EU leaders to meet Wednesday amid Brexit no-deal signals

LONDON (AP) — The leaders of Britain and the European Commission will make a last-minute push for a post-Brexit U.K.-EU trade deal over dinner on Wednesday, with both sides warning that the chance of reaching agreement by a year-end deadline is slipping away.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Biden calls for action on virus as he introduces health team

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday called for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduced a health care team that will be tested at every turn while striving to restore the nation to normalcy.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State-All

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

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Millwall fans respectfully observe players taking a knee

LONDON (AP) — Three days after jeering teams who took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, fans of English soccer club Millwall respectfully observed the same gesture made by players before another match in the second-tier Championship.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

President-elect? GOP may wait for January to say Biden won

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans waiting for Republicans in Congress to acknowledge

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 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

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

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

US govt, states sue Facebook for 'predatory' conduct

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

House approves defense bill with veto-proof margin

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president in the waning days of his administration.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

'A new movement': Trump's false claims take hold in states

HOUSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign to subvert the will of voters and reverse his reelection loss to Democrat Joe Biden is taking hold among state and local Republicans even as it marches toward imminent failure — a demonstration of Trump’s power to bend the GOP to his will even as he leaves office.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Biden makes pitch for retired general to be Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden made his case for retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense, urging Congress to waive a legal prohibition against a recently serving military officer running the Pentagon.

December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

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December 9, 2020 12:09 a.m.

IPO caps year of growth - but still no profit - for DoorDash

DoorDash is capping a year of explosive growth with an initial public offering of its stock, hoping to keep the momentum going even if demand for food delivery eases in a post-pandemic world.

December 8, 2020 10:39 p.m.

High court takes on Fannie, Freddie presidential power case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing a case Wednesday that could make it easier for the president to fire the head of the agency that oversees government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.