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December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Virus outbreak is Arizona's top story of 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — What began as a single

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trump made lasting impact on federal courts

WASHINGTON (AP) — On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Here’s a look at false and misleading claims circulating online as news about COVID-19 vaccines and uncertainty around coronavirus relief in the U.S. dominate headlines. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Georgia US Senate race: Ossoff again campaigning in overtime

ATLANTA (AP) — Though still chasing his first victory, Jon Ossoff is no stranger to the pressure of campaigning in overtime — this time for one of two crucial U.S. Senate seats that will determine control of the chamber.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Federal officials investigate fiery oil train derailment

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Federal and local authorities were investigating a fiery oil car train derailment north of Seattle near where two people were arrested last month and accused of attempting a terrorist attack on train tracks to disrupt plans for a natural gas pipeline.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.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 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Portland police seek suspect in fatal hit-and-run in

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police are seeking the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Portland Wednesday night.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Sheriff's deputy shoots man after exchanging fire in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — A sheriff's deputy fatally shot a 31-year-old man at a Houston apartment complex early Friday, after the man opened fire on the deputy who was responding to a domestic violence call, authorities said.

December 25, 2020 11:06 p.m.

Friday's Sports in Brief

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

December 25, 2020 10:39 p.m.

Series of explosions target police in Kabul; at least 2 dead

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A series of explosions hit the Afghan capital on Saturday morning, killing at least two police officers and wounding another two plus a civilian, officials said.

December 25, 2020 9:33 p.m.

Trump made lasting impact on federal courts

WASHINGTON (AP) — On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: he has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.

December 25, 2020 9:06 p.m.

Today in History

Today in History

December 25, 2020 5:36 p.m.

4 arrested in Mexico crash that killed current, ex-governor

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four people have been arrested in connection with the 2018 crash of a helicopter that killed a central Mexican governor and her husband — who had preceded her as governor — authorities said Friday.

December 25, 2020 3:28 p.m.

Duke women end basketball season amid virus

The Duke women's basketball team ended its season Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

December 25, 2020 3:09 p.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.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 25, 2020 2:33 p.m.

AP sources: Human remains found near Nashville explosion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that authorities have found human remains in the vicinity of the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas morning.

December 25, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Nevada virus death toll rises as jobless benefits expire

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada health officials report 214,064 total known COVID-19 cases as of Friday, up 1,853 from the total Thursday. Some 2,943 related deaths have been recorded, up 27 from Thursday's numbers.

December 25, 2020 1:30 p.m.

Downtown Nashville explosion knocks communications offline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A recreational vehicle parked in the deserted streets of downtown Nashville exploded early Christmas morning, causing widespread communications outages that took down police emergency systems and grounded holiday travel at the city's airport.

December 25, 2020 1:09 p.m.

Police: Warning blared from RV before Nashville explosion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted flights out of Nashville International Airport due to telecommunications issues associated with the explosion in downtown Nashville. Service was expected to resume by 3 p.m. local time.

December 25, 2020 1:09 p.m.

Chief hails 'overwhelming' response to boy found in cemetery

HINCKLEY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police chief is hailing what he called an “overwhelming" response to the story of a young boy found in a cemetery two days before Christmas.