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December 31, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Turkey to clamp down on New Year's parties amid virus curfew

ISTANBUL (AP) — A four-day lockdown is set to begin in Turkey at 9 p.m. Thursday — New Year’s Eve — in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19, and measures against New Year’s gatherings are to be enforced.

December 31, 2020 4:03 a.m.

The Latest: Turkey set to begin four-day holiday lockdown

ISTANBUL — A four-day lockdown is set to begin in Turkey at 9:00 p.m. Thursday in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19 over the New Year’s holiday.

December 31, 2020 3:39 a.m.

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

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

December 31, 2020 3:09 a.m.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed after bail revoked

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's highest court on Thursday revoked media tycoon Jimmy Lai's bail after prosecutors succeeded in asking the judges to send him back to detention.

December 31, 2020 2:03 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.

December 31, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's bail revoked

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has had his bail revoked after prosecutors succeeded in asking the city’s highest court to send him back to detention.

First significant snowfall of winter blankets Moses Lake
December 31, 2020 1 a.m.

First significant snowfall of winter blankets Moses Lake

The snow Wednesday morning was almost too much for James Habedenk’s tractor.

Rep. Alex Ybarra appointed lead Republican on education committee
December 31, 2020 1 a.m.

Rep. Alex Ybarra appointed lead Republican on education committee

Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, was appointed as the lead Republican on the House Education committee, and will serve as a member on the Civil Rights and Judiciary, and Health Care and Wellness committees.

December 31, 2020 12:33 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Hoyer insists Cubs plan to compete after dealing Darvish

CHICAGO (AP) — Jed Hoyer insists this time won't be like 2011 for the Chicago Cubs.

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Leavenworth, Wash.

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office ordered downtown Leavenworth evacuated Tuesday night after a male caller told a 911 dispatcher that he had placed an explosive device in a garbage can.

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Minneapolis police: Man shot, killed in exchange of gunfire with officers during felony traffic stop

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis police: Man shot, killed in exchange of gunfire with officers during felony traffic stop.

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Five teenagers injured in Kelso, Washington, crash

KELSO, Wash. (AP) — Five teenagers were injured, including at least two who were airlifted with critical injuries, following a crash in Kelso, Washington.

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

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

New Year's revelries muted by virus as curtain draws on 2020

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Authorities arrest man after body parts scattered in Arizona

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities in central Arizona have made an arrest in an investigation into human body parts that were found scattered in remote areas.

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: New York

Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York’s newspapers:

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 3-9

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 3-9:

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Mayfield: Browns 'in our playoffs, just one week early'

CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield spent time in Zoom meetings, checked his phone frequently and waited for word on when to report for practice.

December 31, 2020 12:08 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.

December 31, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Shanghai police say suspect detained in games tycoon's death

BEIJING (AP) — Police in Shanghai say they have detained a suspect in the death by possible poisoning of the billionaire founder of a Chinese video game company that makes films based on the popular science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem.”