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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.
Stocks hold on to modest gains, marking another Dow record
Stocks eked out modest gains Wednesday, keeping the major stock indexes on Wall Street at or near record highs.
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Most of England to greet 2021 under strictest virus measures
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Wednesday extended its toughest coronavirus restrictions to more than three-quarters of England’s population, saying a fast-spreading new variant of the virus has reached most of the country.
AP PHOTOS: Louisiana residents struggle months after storms
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Well after Hurricanes Laura and Delta ravaged southwest Louisiana, the state and its people are still far from recovered, with many living in tents and cooking their meals over open fires while they slowly work to rebuild their destroyed homes.
Eastern Caribbean issues rare alerts for rumbling volcanoes
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Volcanoes that have been quiet for decades are rumbling to life in the eastern Caribbean, prompting officials to issue alerts in Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as scientists rush in to study activity they say hasn’t been observed in years.
No. 22 Tulsa gets 3-win Mississippi St. in Armed Forces Bowl
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Three-win Mississippi State is set to wrap up coach Mike Leach's first season by becoming the first Southeastern Conference team to play in the Armed Forces Bowl, with a chilly Texas weather forecast that includes rain and wind.
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.”
Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos
Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. That’s when the memories rush in.
UK puts millions more under tight restrictions as cases soar
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Wednesday extended its toughest coronavirus restrictions to more than three-quarters of England’s population, saying a fast-spreading new variant of the virus has reached most of the country.
US stocks open broadly higher as trading for 2020 winds down
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street, putting the market back on a positive footing following a modest pullback the day before. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in the early going Wednesday. Small-company stocks again outpaced their larger rivals, as they have been doing all month. That’s a sign that investors are feeling more optimistic about the economy. Investors were encouraged to see that Britain had authorized a coronavirus vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca which is easier to handle than others. European markets were slightly lower and Asian markets ended broadly higher. Treasury yields held steady.
Being Judy Garland won Zellweger an Oscar. Is a Grammy next?
NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Zellweger is known for acting but you could easily write a thesis about her love for music.
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.
AP Lifestyles Digest
Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Dec. 28.
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, December 30, 2020
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST
China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins
Uganda rights lawyer freed on bail after week in detention
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent rights attorney jailed in Uganda over criminal charges was freed on bail on Wednesday amid intense pressure from the international community and watchdog groups urging authorities to respect human rights ahead of elections in January.
World shares edge higher as hopes turn to stimulus, vaccines
World shares edged higher on Wednesday as some markets wrapped up trading for 2020, anticipating a dose of fresh support for the U.S. economy and efforts to speed up coronavirus vaccinations to help curb the pandemic.
Quake aftershocks keep people out of homes in Croatia
PETRINJA, Croatia (AP) — A series of aftershocks jolted central Croatia on Wednesday, a day after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake killed at least seven people, injured dozens and left several towns and villages in ruins.