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December 31, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Florida sees highest COVID-19 daily caseload jump ever

MIAMI (AP) — Health authorities reported the highest daily jump in COVID-19 cases ever detected in Florida on Thursday as the state known for attracting retirees grapples with overwhelming demand for the new vaccine among seniors.

December 31, 2020 12:36 p.m.

Sheriff's Office: 4 shot at party in Portland suburb

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Four people were shot at a party in the Portland suburb of Happy Valley, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said.

December 31, 2020 12:36 p.m.

Census: Early analysis shows falsifying data was rare

Responding to criticism that a shortened schedule jeopardized data quality, the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday said less than a half percent of census takers interviewing households for the 2020 head count may have falsified their work, suggesting such problems were few and far between.

December 31, 2020 12:06 p.m.

Vikings LB Kendricks has done vital work on and off field

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Kendricks was playing at an All-Pro level again this year when the Minnesota linebacker hurt a calf muscle, which has now sidelined him for all of December.

December 31, 2020 11:30 a.m.

2 Wisconsin siblings killed in wrong-way crash in Florida

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two Wisconsin siblings who were killed Tuesday night when a suspected carjacker fleeing from police drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 in central Florida and collided head-on with their vehicle.

December 31, 2020 11:30 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.

December 31, 2020 11:30 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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December 31, 2020 11:27 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.

December 31, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Dick Thornburgh, ex-governor and US attorney general, dies

Dick Thornburgh, who as Pennsylvania governor won plaudits for his cool handling of the 1979 Three Mile Island crisis and as U.S. attorney general restored credibility to a Justice Department hurt by the Iran-Contra scandal, has died. He was 88.

December 31, 2020 11:06 a.m.

US to move aircraft carrier out of Mideast amid Iran tension

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has decided to send home the only Navy aircraft carrier operating in the Middle East, a move that will reduce American firepower in the region amid heightened tensions with Iran.

December 31, 2020 11:06 a.m.

No charges for police in death of 'boogaloo' movement martyr

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland prosecutors on Thursday ruled out criminal charges against a police officer who fatally shot a man during a tactical team's predawn, no-knock raid on his family's home, a killing that galvanized a loose network of anti-government extremists this year.

December 31, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Police didn't help Andre Hill for 5 minutes after shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Multiple police officers stood by for several minutes without offering any first aid to Andre Hill after he was shot by another officer, according to bodycam footage released Thursday.

December 31, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Massachusetts governor signs police accountability bill

BOSTON (AP) — A police accountability bill that creates a civilian-led commission with the power to certify officers, investigate claims of misconduct and revoke the certification of officers for certain violations was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker.

December 31, 2020 11:06 a.m.

The Latest: NYC mayor aims for 1M vaccinated in January

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has set an ambitious goal of vaccinating 1 million residents with the coronavirus vaccine in January.

December 31, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Arizona fines for using cellphone while driving start Friday

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona drivers who have ignored a 2019 law that bans holding a cellphone behind the wheel be warned: Breaking the law is going to cost you starting Friday.

December 31, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Records show Casey Anthony is starting investigation firm

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — State records show that Casey Anthony has filed documents to start a private investigation firm in South Florida.

December 31, 2020 10:06 a.m.

VIRUS TODAY: Vaccinations off to slower than expected start

Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the pandemic in the U.S.:

December 31, 2020 10:03 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.

December 31, 2020 10:03 a.m.

New family medical leave payroll deduction begins on Jan. 1

An estimated 100,000 Connecticut employers will begin taking deductions from their employees' paychecks on Friday for the state's new paid family and medical leave program that's scheduled to begin a year from now.

December 31, 2020 9:30 a.m.

The Latest: Colorado to ease some coronavirus restrictions

DENVER — Colorado plans to ease public health restrictions for restaurants and gyms in the much of the state starting next week.