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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 30, 2020
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	Yahoo Sports The Rush: Myles, Mason and Ben benched...oh my! Yahoo Sports The final week of the NFL regular season is bringing all kinds of drama! The Steelers are resting Ben Roethlisberger, thus the Helmetgate rematch between Mason Rudolph and Myles Garrett is going down on Sunday and might increase the Browns' chances ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Argentina's Senate approves historic bill to legalize abortion CNN The Senate voted 38-29 to give millions of women access to legal terminations under a new law supported by President Alberto Fernández. The margin was expected to be much smaller. Massive crowds of abortion ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Britain Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca The New York Times LONDON — Britain became the first country on Wednesday to give emergency authorization to the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, opening a path for a cheap and easy-to-store shot that much of the world will rely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post 2021 could be a huge year for space. Here's what's to come from NASA, Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. Washington Post SPACEX. After two successful flights carrying astronauts to the International Space Station, SpaceX is set to do it again this year. Crew-2, its second fully operational mission, is scheduled to launch a quartet of astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Indonesia Disbands Radical Islamic Group Over Charges of Violence The New York Times BANGKOK — The hard-line Islamic Defenders Front was outlawed by the Indonesian government on Wednesday and ordered to cease all activities less than two months after its fiery leader, Rizieq Shihab, returned from self-imposed exile and pledged to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Louisville police move to fire two more officers involved in raid that killed Breonna Taylor Washington Post Detective Joshua Jaynes, who was responsible for the "no-knock" search warrant, received a pre-termination letter Tuesday, according to a copy of the missive shared by local news outlets. The department ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters North Korea prepares for major party congress amid growing challenges Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will convene a rare congress of the ruling party in early January, where he will seek to rally public support and outline new long-term economic and political goals in the face of unprecedented challenges. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Russia summons UK envoy, expands visa ban list, in response to Navalny sanctions Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday it had summoned Britain's ambassador to tell her it was expanding the number of British citizens banned from entry in response to London sanctioning Russian officials over the poisoning of Kremlin critic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Anthony Hopkins gives thanks for 45 years of sobriety in uplifting Twitter video CNN (CNN) Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has posted a Twitter video celebrating 45 years of sobriety, sending an uplifting message to fans. Hopkins, 82, asked viewers to look forward to 2021 after "a tough year, full of grief and sadness for many, many, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law - UN Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's pardon of four American men convicted of killing Iraqi civilians while working as contractors in 2007 violated U.S. obligations under international law, U.N. human rights experts said on Wednesday. Nicholas ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports ave Dombrowski's first trade as Phillies head of baseball operations addresses an area that needs lots of help. NBC Sports Dombrowski picked up hard-throwing left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal on Tuesday. The Phillies sent reliever Garrett Cleavinger to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who, in turn, are sending infielder Dillon Paulson ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 No one feels sorry for Bill Belichick. But what about his sideline phone? Los Angeles Times Bill Belichick has been living the good life in the NFL for the last two decades. Nine Super Bowl appearances. Six championship rings. 17 AFC East titles. Pretty sure no one outside of New England is feeling sorry for the Patriots coach during this disaster of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Capital Public Radio News Why Biden's National Security Adviser Plans To Focus On The US Middle Class Capital Public Radio News By Scott Detrow | NPR Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Jake Sullivan, President-elect Joe Biden's incoming national security adviser, gives remarks in Wilmington, Del., on Nov. 24. Carolyn Kaster / AP. "We've reached a point where foreign policy is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Apple pulls iPhone app promoting secret parties during the COVID-19 pandemic The Verge An iOS app called Vybe Together that promoted private parties during the COVID-19 pandemic has been removed from the Apple App Store, had its account on TikTok banned, and scrubbed most of its online presence. The app's creators told The Verge that ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 6 Milwaukee Video shows Native American man tasered at Petroglyph National Monument FOX 6 Milwaukee A Native American hiker is seen in a video writhing on the ground of a national park in New Mexico after being tasered by a ranger. The circumstances that preceded the recent altercation in Petroglyph National Monument are disputed. The hiker Darrell ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Palladium Local health officials urge patience on vaccine as they move through priority groups Herald Palladium BENTON TOWNSHIP — As more and more folks get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, local health officials are urging patience. "For those individuals who are eager and ready and know that they want it, basically, stay tuned. We're providing ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation The SB Nation NFL Show: Can anybody in the NFC challenge the red hot Packers? SB Nation After dominating the Tennessee Titans in the snow, the Green Bay Packers are one win away from cementing themselves as the top seed in the NFC. The win last night marks their fifth in a row and seventh in their last eight games with the only loss in that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stillwater News Press Cowboys start fast, defeat Miami in Cheez-It Bowl Stillwater News Press Oklahoma State freshman wide receiver Brennan Presley had a career night Tuesday at the Cheez-It Bowl, helping lead the Cowboys to victory. The Bixby High product who entered the bowl game with just a single catch all season, was the Cowboys' top ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press Earthquake: Magnitude 3.2 quake hits near Soledad, Calif. Los Angeles Times A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, 11 miles from Soledad, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred 17 miles from Hollister, 18 miles from Greenfield, 21 miles from Salinas and 24 miles from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Delmarva Daily Times Where to dispose of your live Christmas tree on the Lower Shore Delmarva Daily Times Your Christmas trees was the centerpiece of your holiday decorations and likely brought joy in the past few weeks. But post Christmas, how to dispose of it is always a question. Landfills offering recycling or disposal programs are listed below. Just be sure to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Perry Barr One Stop fire causes 'significant damage' BBC News A fire at a Birmingham shopping mall has caused "significant damage", firefighters say. West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the One Stop centre in Perry Barr at 03:42 GMT on Wednesday, and the cause of the fire is thought to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMTV - NBC15 FIRST ALERT DAY: Snowy roads will impact Wednesday morning commute WMTV - NBC15 MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A major winter storm dumped heavy snow across parts of south central Wisconsin Tuesday evening into Tuesday night. Even the heavy accumulating snow has ended, a light wintry mix of snow and freezing drizzle and snowy roads ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times EU officials sign Brexit trade deal as UK lawmakers debate Seattle Times LONDON (AP) — On the eve of the U.K.'s seismic economic split from the European Union, British lawmakers were being asked to turn a 1,200-page trade agreement with the bloc into law in a single day on Wednesday. Just after the EU's top officials formally ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area San Francisco Unified Secures Funding to Support Staff COVID-19 Testing NBC Bay Area Although San Francisco's public schools remain closed as COVID-19 continues to surge throughout the state, San Francisco Unified School District officials on Tuesday announced new city funding to support COVID-19 testing for district employees. Flag as irrelevant
	WLTX.com Atlanta Police name suspect in murder of 7-year-old girl WLTX.com ATLANTA — UPDATE: Police have announced they have a suspect in 7-year-old Kennedy Maxie's murder and have issued warrants for the arrest of 24-year-old Daquan Reed. Credit: Atlanta Police Department. According to police, Reed got into an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution 'Fast and Furious' actor's SUV stolen from Buckhead mansion Atlanta Journal Constitution Popular actor and songwriter Tyrese Gibson had his SUV stolen from the driveway of his Buckhead mansion early Tuesday, authorities said. Gibson, who is known for his roles in the "Fast and Furious" movies, parked his Range Rover in his driveway about ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Algerian President Tebboune returns after Covid treatment in Germany BBC News Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has returned home after receiving coronavirus treatment in Germany for two months, state television reports. Mr Tebboune was last seen in public on 15 October when he met with the French Foreign Minister ... Flag as irrelevant
	Becker's Hospital Review Los Angeles offers residents COVID-19 digital vaccine records stored in Apple, Google apps Becker's Hospital Review Los Angeles County partnered with health startup Healthvana to roll out a new digital offering that allows residents to store records of their COVID-19 vaccination in Apple Wallet or on a similar Google platform, according to a Dec. 28 Press Herald report. Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com 4-year-old Central New York boy dies after fighting Covid: He was a 'little spitfire' syracuse.com UTICA, NY - A four-year-old Utica boy has died after being hospitalized with Covid-19, according to family friend. Xavier Harris, youngest son of Chantel Brooks, died the morning after Christmas, according to family friend Brandie Reid, who was speaking for ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com 20000 of Alabama's 128175 COVID vaccines have been administered; ADPH launches new tracker al.com Slightly more than 20,000 of Alabama's 128,175 allotment of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, according to a new tracker launched by state health officials. The Alabama Department of Public Health's new dashboard shows the state administered ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRGB Near 1 million virus cases, South Africa weighs restrictions WRGB JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As South Africa's COVID-19 spike has taken the country to nearly 1 million confirmed cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa called an emergency meeting on Sunday of the National Coronavirus Command Council. The country's new ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Oil up on hopes of demand recovery, lower US inventories RTE.ie Oil gained ground this morning as a US coronavirus fiscal aid package and a decline in crude oil inventories lifted prices. Brent crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.7%, to stand at $51.44 a barrel this morning and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Japan Times Tokyo confirms near-record of 944 coronavirus cases Wednesday The Japan Times Tokyo reported 944 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, a record high for a Wednesday and the second-highest figure for any day on record after the 949 cases logged Saturday. Wednesday was the 16th straight day Tokyo recorded a new high for a particular ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com UK begins administering 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine KHOU.com LONDON, UK — Some people in Britain have now received their second and final dose of the coronavirus vaccine as the country's immunization program rolls on. Margaret Keenan, 91, became the first person in the U.K. to get the vaccine, on Dec. 8. Flag as irrelevant
	The Cricketer T20 Team of the Year: Who makes our XI from 2020? The Cricketer KL Rahul - 25 matches, 1,074 runs, strike-rate 133.41, 1 hundred, 9 fifties. Men's T20 Player Index No.9. The second-highest run-scorer in 20-over cricket in 2020, a remarkable achievement given he played the fewest of any player in the top 10. It mightn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Wuhan: nearly 490000 people could have had Covid, study finds The Guardian A Chinese study of coronavirus antibodies has found almost half a million people may have had Covid-19 in Wuhan, a number that is 10 times the official figure. According to the study of antibody prevalence ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Woman accused of using car to run over, pin down police sobs in court after dramatic arrest The Age Courtney Pollard, 27, from Fairfield, fronted Melbourne Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday following her dramatic arrest in Burwood on Tuesday. She was apprehended after allegedly driving at speeds of up to 170km/h and later colliding with a tree. Flag as irrelevant
	Fremont News Messenger Drop in Sandusky County's COVID-19 cases could be temporary Fremont News Messenger FREMONT - After hitting 71 on Dec. 22, Sandusky County's COVID-19 case count dropped dramatically in the last week, with the state health department reporting the county only registered 16 cases Monday. The county's public health commissioner warned ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJXT News4JAX 190000 ceiling fans recalled because blades could fly off WJXT News4JAX A Florida company has recalled more than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at Home Depot because the fans' blades can detach while in use. King of Fans, based in Fort Lauderdale, which makes the 54-inch Hampton Bay Mara ceiling fans, announced the recall on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Now After objection by Akal Takht, Navjot Singh Sidhu apologises for wearing shawl bearing Sikh religious symbols Times Now New Delhi: Giani Harpreet Singh, officiating Jathedar of Akal Takht, has directed Congress' Navjot Singh Sidhu to tender an apology for allegedly hurting Sikh sentiments by wearing a shawl bearing Sikh religious symbols. Sidhu reportedly went to meet ... Flag as irrelevant
	3AW Australian government eyes India as new major trade partner 3AW Securing a free-trade deal with India has become the top priority for the federal government. Moves are underway to diversify the nation's export markets to counteract China's ban on Australian products. Many have asked why more hasn't been done in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times Now Modi Cabinet approves export of indigenously-developed Akash Missile System Times Now Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the export version of Akash Missile System will be different from the system that has been deployed with Indian armed forces. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposal to export indigenously- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Republic World Congress Taunts Nitish Kumar For 'didn't Want To Be CM' Quip: "Not Ambition, But Greed' Republic World Taunting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for admission 'BJP persuaded me to be CM', Congress said that while the 7-time CM may not have 'ambition, but greed'. Written By. Suchitra Karthikeyan. facebook twitter. Congress. Taunting Bihar Chief Minister ... Flag as irrelevant
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