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AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST
Georgia counting votes in runoffs that decide Senate control
Trump widens US ban on Chinese apps as his term nears end
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay and WeChat Pay in an escalation of a trade war that has been unfolding through most of his term.
The Latest: Gov. Kemp makes appearance at GOP election event
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The Latest: China's Hebei toughens virus rules over outbreak
BEIJING — China’s Hebei province is enforcing stricter control measures following a further rise in coronavirus cases in the province, which is adjacent to the capital Beijing and is due to host events for next year’s Winter Olympics.
In first, Black men lead two California public safety panels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first Black lawmakers to lead the California Legislature’s two public safety committees at the same time promised Tuesday to bring “radical change” to improve treatment of Blacks and Latinos by law enforcement.
The Latest: Most populous county sees more votes than Nov. 3
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Judge allows oil, gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to halt an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that was pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.
California governor plans $4 billion for economic recovery
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After spending most of 2020 telling small businesses to close and limit their customers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed $4 billion worth of state spending he says will help them survive in 2021.
The Latest: Ossoff stops by polling site before closing time
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Thailand scrambles to contain outbreak, secure vaccines
BANGKOK (AP) — For much of 2020, Thailand had the coronavirus under control. After a strict nationwide lockdown in April and May, the number of new local infections dropped to zero, where they remained for the next six months.
Tigers sign Robbie Grossman to 2-year, $10 million contract
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a $10 million, two-year contract, adding a switch-hitting veteran to a rebuilding team coming off consecutive last-place finishes.
The Latest: Georgia has 1st case of UK coronavirus variant
ATLANTA — Georgia officials say they have confirmed the state’s first case of the coronavirus variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom.
Reports: Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures arrested
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police arrested about 50 pro-democracy figures Wednesday for allegedly violating the new national security law by participating in an unofficial primary election last year held to increase their chances of controlling the legislature, according to political parties and local media.
Citing complexities, judge delays Islamic State support case
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday granted the lawyer for a man charged with helping the Islamic State group maintain an online presence almost a year to prepare for a complicated trial involving classified information.
Georgia counting votes in runoffs that decide Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials began counting the final votes of the nation's turbulent 2020 election season on Tuesday night as polls closed in two critical races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate and, in turn, the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s legislative agenda.
Trump orders ban on transactions with more Chinese apps
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps including Alipay and WeChat Pay. The order goes into effect in 45 days, at which point Joe Biden will be the president, so its fate is unclear.
The Latest: GOP initially failed to credential poll watchers
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In 1st, Black men lead both California public safety panels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first African American lawmakers to lead the California Legislature’s public safety committees at the same time promised Tuesday to bring “radical change” to improve treatment of Blacks and Latinos by law enforcement.
The Latest: Washington state to ease restrictions Monday
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says some pandemic restrictions will be eased next week and the state will change its reopening plan to move from a county-based oversight system to one focused on regions.
AP VoteCast: GOP voters in Georgia back Trump's false claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — About three-quarters of voters who backed Republican candidates in Georgia's Senate runoffs say President-elect Joe Biden was not legitimately elected in November, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of voters in Tuesday's high-stakes Senate contests.