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December 3, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: US hits record daily deaths, hospitalizations

NEW YORK — The U.S. has reached daily coronavirus records with more than 3,100 deaths and 100,000 hospitalizations

December 3, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: Biden picks Deese for National Economic Council

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

December 3, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Automakers prep for stronger mileage standards under Biden

DETROIT (AP) — Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.

December 3, 2020 9:33 a.m.

3Q earnings offer an unexpected light in pandemic darkness

Corporate earnings are likely to end this year with a fourth-straight quarterly decline, but a profit rebound may be appearing on the horizon, analysts say.

December 3, 2020 8:12 a.m.

Chinese moon probe begins return to Earth with lunar samples

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese lunar probe lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a cargo of lunar samples on the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency reported, on what is expected to be a breakthrough mission for the rising Asian space power.

December 3, 2020 8:03 a.m.

The Latest: Russia’s vaccine available at Moscow facilities

MOSCOW — Russia’s coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V will be available for people in high-risk groups at 70 medical facilities in Moscow starting on Saturday.

December 3, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Georgia GOP seeks mail-in ballot changes after Biden's win

ATLANTA (AP) — After weathering

December 3, 2020 8:03 a.m.

US stocks tick higher, as Wall Street coasts following surge

U.S. stocks are on pace for modest gains and more milestones Thursday, as Wall Street continues to coast following its rocket ride last month powered by hopes for coming COVID-19 vaccines.

December 3, 2020 7:31 a.m.

YouTube announces lineup for discussions on racial justice

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Cuban, Anthony Anderson and Skylar Diggins-Smith will take part in a series of panel discussions on YouTube that are focused on racial justice.

December 3, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Californians flee as strong winds push fire through canyons

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powerful winds pushed flames through Southern California canyons early Thursday as an out-of-control wildfire burned near homes and forced residents to flee.

December 3, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Brexit broken record: Trade deal close but big issues remain

LONDON (AP) — Much like a broken record, Brexit trade talks are rumored to be poised for success on the cusp of a deadline, only to face the same old fundamental differences on fishing rights, legal oversight and fair competition that have dogged the European Union and Britain for months.

December 3, 2020 6:27 a.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's claims of vote rigging are all wrong

Clinging to notions of widespread vote rigging that his

December 3, 2020 6:12 a.m.

Bangladesh begins relocating Rohingya refugees to island

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Authorities in Bangladesh have begun relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to an isolated island despite calls by human rights groups for a halt to the process, officials said Thursday.

December 3, 2020 6:12 a.m.

Thousands rally in Moldova in support of pro-EU president

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Thousands of protesters rallied outside Moldova's parliament building Thursday as lawmakers loyal to the outgoing pro-Russian president voted to strip his pro-Western successor of a key power.

December 3, 2020 6:12 a.m.

William McRaven's next book is called 'The Hero Code'

NEW YORK (AP) — The retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden has a new book coming out. William McRaven's “The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived" is scheduled for April.

December 3, 2020 6:03 a.m.

The Latest: Kamala Harris names Tina Flournoy chief of staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

December 3, 2020 6:03 a.m.

The Latest: WHO Europe leader: Remain vigilant, wear masks

BERLIN — The World Health Organization’s Europe director says people must remain vigilant and keep taking basic precautions ahead of the prospect of a coronavirus vaccine.

December 3, 2020 5:12 a.m.

US, Estonia partnered to search out cyber threat from Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a modern twist on old-fashioned war games, the U.S. military dispatched cyber fighters to Estonia this fall to help the small Baltic nation search out and block potential cyber threats from Russia. The goal was not only to help a NATO partner long targeted by its powerful neighbor but also to gain insight on Russian tactics that could be used against the U.S. and its elections.

December 3, 2020 3:36 a.m.

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

China testing blunders stemmed from secret deals with firms

December 3, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Phishing ploy targets COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort

BOSTON (AP) — IBM security researchers say they have detected a cyberespionage effort using targeted phishing emails to try to collect vital information on the World Health Organization's initiative for distributing COVID-19 vaccine to developing countries.