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January 1, 2021 12:07 a.m.

Texas hits new virus hospitalization record, passing 12,000

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas hit another grim milestone Thursday when it surpassed 12,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, setting a new record high in that category for the

January 1, 2021 12:07 a.m.

Xi hails China's economic growth despite pandemic setback

BEIJING (AP) — China has made major progress in developing its economy and eradicating rural poverty over the past year despite the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a New Year address Thursday.

January 1, 2021 12:07 a.m.

Residents rank priorities for next Albuquerque police chief

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The results of a recent online survey of some Albuquerque residents show reducing violent crime and police reforms should be among the top priorities for the city’s next police chief.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

New laws: Tougher rules for Louisiana car accident lawsuits

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana motorists filing car accident lawsuits will encounter tougher rules to win damage awards, under a new law championed by the state's business lobby that takes effect Friday and that backers hope will lower the state's hefty insurance premiums.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

City spends virus relief funds as New Mexico cases mount

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque city officials said Thursday they’ve used all of the coronavirus relief money received earlier this year from the federal government.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Chief justice praises work of federal courts during COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is praising federal courts nationwide for their flexibility in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging in his annual year-end report the role technology has played in keeping courts running.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Trump extends visa ban; court clears health insurance rule

SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemic-related bans on green cards and work visas to large groups of applicants through March 31, while a federal appeals court sided with him on a rule that requires new immigrants to have their own health insurance.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Left behind: How to prepare pets for a post-pandemic life

Sometime in 2021, probably for many more than a year after pandemic restrictions began in the United States, most American workers and students will return to campuses, offices and other workplaces. Left behind will pets who have become accustomed to humans staying home with them.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Court: Connecticut governor's shutdown orders are legal

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday that many of Gov. Ned Lamont's shutdown orders related to the coronavirus pandemic are constitutional, thwarting a challenge from a pub owner.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish found out things move fast when San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is wheeling and dealing.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Replacement plan for NC license plates begins with new year

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Millions of North Carolina motor vehicles will soon be getting a freshen-up when it comes to their license plates.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

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

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Louisiana to start vaccines for ages 70 and over next week

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People 70 and over will be able to get vaccinated against the coronavirus starting next week, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday as he outlined plans for distributing the state's next shipment of vaccines using a network of pharmacies.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

'60 Minutes' keeps on the news and is rewarded by viewers

NEW YORK (AP) — One of television's hottest shows is also among its oldest.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Merkel to Germans: Keep up anti-virus discipline in 2021

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is telling her country's people that they will need to keep up their discipline in fighting the coronavirus pandemic well into 2021, even as vaccinations fuel new hope.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union

LONDON (AP) — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union:

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan’s Big House has been transformed into The Big Vaccine Clinic.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Man fatally shot by Bonneville County deputies

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a man was fatally shot by deputies in Bonneville County, Idaho, after he pointed a handgun at them.

January 1, 2021 12:06 a.m.

A low-key Memphis guitar legend builds on musical legacy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — It’s 1966 and a thunderstorm illuminates the night sky in Memphis, Tennessee. Two Stax Records musicians, guitarist Steve Cropper and singer Eddie Floyd, sit in a room inside the Lorraine Motel, struggling to fashion a song about love and superstition.