No immediate ruling in request to delay trial in Floyd case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota judge overseeing the case against four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd said Thursday that he would take under advisement a prosecution request to delay the trial by three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mob at U.S. Capitol encouraged by online conspiracy theories

CHICAGO (AP) — Every video the Louisiana man posts on Twitter and Facebook starts with a big smile and a wish for his thousands of followers to have a blessed day.

Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government Thursday — about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the Republican Party in a post-Trump era.

Even with empty stadiums, NFL still a ratings monster

Regular-season ratings for NFL games declined this season following two straight years of increases. But in a year that saw the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and a presidential election, the 7% decrease isn't as bad as the league and its broadcast partners feared before the season began.

Favored Saints brace for Bears team with 'nothing to lose'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints linebacker Demario Davis' largely productive NFL career also has had its share of disappointing, teachable moments.

Garland not the first judge to answer president's call

WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland is joining a small club, including a couple of Supreme Court justices, who gave up lifetime jobs as a federal judge because a president, or soon-to-be president, asked them to.

UNLV basketball prospect charged with DUI in fatal crash

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A star UNLV basketball recruit was charged Thursday with driving under the influence of marijuana in a high-speed crash that killed a 52-year-old Las Vegas school custodian.

Round 3: Seahawks host division rival Rams to open playoffs

SEATTLE (AP) — In the immediate aftermath of clinching a return to the playoffs, Aaron Donald made perfectly clear he was thrilled to be getting his wish.

The Latest: Ex-ambassador says Trump didn't prioritize US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Nevada breaks record for most cases reported in single day

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada officials reported 3,402 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday, breaking the record for most cases reported in a single day.

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Judge blocks strike over railroad's virus safety precautions

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked one of Union Pacific's main unions from going on strike over its concerns about the railroad's efforts to protect employees from the coronavirus.

Walz calls for codifying some pandemic emergency orders

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz proposed to legislative leaders Thursday that they write into law some of the key emergency measures that he has imposed to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, a move that would give lawmakers more of a say in shaping the state's response.

The Latest: Brazil rises above 200,000 deaths for pandemic

SAO PAULO — Brazil has passed 200,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. That is the second highest total in the world.

The Latest: Capitol Police chief resigning after mob attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Woman fatally shot at Capitol echoed Trump on social media

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Like President Donald Trump, the San Diego woman fatally shot by police as a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol had used Twitter to amplify her views, including false allegations that November's election was riddled with fraud.

Activists in Kenosha move carefully after US Capitol chaos

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Chaotic protests haven't returned to Kenosha after a prosecutor declined charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake, and some who backed demonstrations following the August shooting say they're concerned about safety in a week extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Sugano fails to sign with major league team by deadline

NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano failed to agree to a contract with a major league team by Thursday's 5 p.m. EST deadline.

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