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December 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Probe: Lax oversight let alleged cheats get Cyprus passport

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Authorities in Cyprus should consider stripping citizenship from a dozen individuals over their alleged involvement in acts of theft and fraud, according to the findings of a probe into 42 foreign nationals who obtained a Cypriot passport in exchange for millions in investments.

December 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

NC Sen. Sam Searcy to leave as second term begins

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state senator plans to resign as his second General Assembly term is about to begin, citing the potential "to serve the people of North Carolina in a different capacity.”

December 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other Asian indexes mixed

TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed.

December 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US home contract signings at record levels in November

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes declined last month, but was still a record high for November when a seasonal slowdown traditionally seeps into the real estate market.

December 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

Energy and materials companies helped lift stocks modestly higher Wednesday, nudging the Dow Jones Industrial Average to an all-time high.

December 30, 2020 9:09 p.m.

Gators rattled: No. 8 Oklahoma routs Florida in Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lincoln Riley will remember this Oklahoma season for a long time. It took a lot to get to the end of it — with two significant trophies.

December 30, 2020 8:30 p.m.

The Latest: South Korea enforces tough measures in prisons

SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea has enforced its toughest physical distancing rules at correctional facilities across the country after a major cluster of coronavirus infections flared at a Seoul prison.

December 30, 2020 7:27 p.m.

Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other Asian indexes mixed

TOKYO (AP) — Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed.

December 30, 2020 6:31 p.m.

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

California has nation's 2nd confirmed case of virus variant

December 30, 2020 6:09 p.m.

The Latest: Kansas governor gets first of 2 vaccine shots

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has received the first of two COVID-19 vaccine shots.

December 30, 2020 6:09 p.m.

Man called most prolific serial killer in US history dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80.

December 30, 2020 5:30 p.m.

Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although John Wolford always believed he could be an NFL quarterback, he hadn't done much in his first three seasons at Wake Forest to persuade anybody else.

December 30, 2020 4:15 p.m.

The Latest: Los Angeles County tops 10,000 virus deaths

LOS ANGELES __ Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous, has surpassed 10,000 coronavirus deaths, officials announced Wednesday.

December 30, 2020 3:31 p.m.

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

California has nation's 2nd confirmed case of virus variant

December 30, 2020 3:30 p.m.

Chargers' Herbert looking for strong finish to rookie season

Considering the way 2020 has gone, it might seem like ages since Justin Herbert made his first NFL start.

December 30, 2020 3:30 p.m.

The Latest: Louisiana sees new coronavirus infections record

THE VIRUS OUTBREAK:

December 30, 2020 3:10 p.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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December 30, 2020 3:09 p.m.

Atlético extends Liga lead after Real Madrid draws at Elche

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Suárez led Atlético Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Getafe in the 500th game for coach Diego Simeone, extending its Spanish league lead after Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Elche on Wednesday.

December 30, 2020 2:33 p.m.

A year like no other: cellphone images tell the 2020 story

A year like no other: Americans shambled through it, doing the best they could under circumstances that were uneven at best — and sometimes downright punishing.

December 30, 2020 2:09 p.m.

Gase focused on Jets' finale, not speculation about future

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Gase came to the New York Jets nearly two years ago on a clear mission.