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December 30, 2020 3:10 p.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.

December 30, 2020 3:09 p.m.

Police on report man was making bombs: 'Hindsight is 20/20'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than a year before Anthony Warner detonated a Christmas Day bomb in downtown Nashville, officers visited his home after his girlfriend told police he was building bombs in a recreational vehicle at his residence, according to documents. But they did not make contact with him, or see inside his RV.

December 30, 2020 3:09 p.m.

Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honors

LONDON (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion.

December 30, 2020 3:09 p.m.

AP: La. trooper under investigation dies in apparent suicide

A Louisiana State Police trooper died Wednesday in an apparent suicide as his colleagues were searching his home as part of a criminal investigation, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

December 30, 2020 2:33 p.m.

Heavy snow expected in Texas; storm could spawn tornadoes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A winter storm moving across southwestern Texas on Wednesday could dump more than a foot (0.30 meters) of snow before moving eastward and possibly spawning tornadoes in parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on New Year's Eve, according to weather forecasters.

December 30, 2020 2:33 p.m.

The Latest: California reports first case of virus variant

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the first known case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus in the nation’s most populated state, following the first reported U.S. case in Colorado.

December 30, 2020 2:33 p.m.

Eichel draws on NFL Bills' success to motivate NHL Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel doesn’t have to search far back or long to see what it’s like to win in Buffalo.

December 30, 2020 2:09 p.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 30, 2020 2:09 p.m.

California announces first confirmed case of virus variant

California on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus, the second case documented in the United States in a day.

December 30, 2020 2:09 p.m.

Browns close facility, delay practice after 2 positive tests

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn't begin preparing for the Steelers on the field but rather via Zoom calls.

December 30, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: K-State pauses all women's basketball activities

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

December 30, 2020 2:03 p.m.

We'll wait: Some Kansas officials pass on early virus shots

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Half of the 10 Kansas officials eligible along with Gov. Laura Kelly for early COVID-19 vaccine shots are opting to wait, while the others are waiting or aren’t sure of their plans.

December 30, 2020 2:03 p.m.

GOP-led Senate rejects vote on Trump's push for $2K checks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000

December 30, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Georgia governor pushes back on Trump's call for resignation

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday called a tweet by President Donald Trump demanding his resignation a “distraction” and said he was focused on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and upcoming runoff elections for two U.S. Senate seats.

December 30, 2020 1:30 p.m.

The Latest: Clemson OC Elliott won't coach in Sugar Bowl

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

December 30, 2020 1:30 p.m.

California governor offers schools plan amid record deaths

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a plan for schools to resume in-person teaching next spring, even as he somberly announced 432 additional deaths, a state record for a single day’s reporting but a figure that likely includes lagging death reports from the Christmas holiday.

December 30, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: 'Gilligan's Island' star Wells dies, virus cited

LOS ANGELES — Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” has died.

December 30, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump plan

The Census Bureau will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, a delay that could undermine President Donald Trump’s efforts to exclude people in the country illegally from the count if the figures aren’t submitted before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

December 30, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Pace of vaccine rollout dismays South Carolina lawmakers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, even as health officials say they're vaccinating people faster than the rest of the country.

December 30, 2020 1:15 p.m.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: