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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 30, 2020
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	ESPN First-round pick Tyrese Haliburton leads Kings past Nuggets ESPN SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- — Tyrese Haliburton scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings pulled away to beat Denver 125-115 on Tuesday, spoiling a record-setting night for Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. The 12th pick in this ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN UK regulator approves Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine CNN In a statement, the UK government said the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had authorized Oxford University/AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine following "rigorous clinical trials and a thorough analysis of the data by experts at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US hits record for daily Covid-19 deaths. Winter will be 'awful' before we see 'some light,' expert says CNN (CNN) The US set two more devastating Covid-19 records as it counted down the hours to the end of what has been a calamitous year for the nation. On Tuesday, it recorded more than 3,700 new deaths linked to the virus, a chilling new high. The US also ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Has Proved Effective, Its Maker Says The New York Times Sinopharm, a state-controlled company, said its candidate had a 79 percent efficacy rate in interim late-stage trials. But the announcement left crucial questions unanswered. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Drive for $2000 Checks Bogs Down in Senate Despite Trump Push Bloomberg The prospects for boosting stimulus payments for most Americans to $2,000 are fading fast in the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate even with GOP leaders under pressure by both President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats. The partisan clash ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters 'We did it, sisters': Argentina Senate votes to legalize abortion Reuters BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina's Senate voted on Wednesday to legalize abortion, a first for a big country in Latin America and a triumph for women's rights campaigners achieved over the visceral objection of the Catholic Church. Slideshow ( 6 images ). Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Feds decline charges against officers in Tamir Rice case The Boston Globe WASHINGTON — The Justice Department says it will not bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, saying video of the shooting was of too poor a quality for prosecutors to conclusively ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Sports Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga over Dixie State 112-67 NBC Sports SPOKANE, Wash. — Corey Kispert scored 25 points, Joel Ayayi added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and top-ranked Gonzaga beat short-handed Dixie State 112-67 on Tuesday night. Oumar Ballo added 17 points on 6-of-6 shooting for Gonzaga (9-0), which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Patriots Talk Podcast: An eyes-wide-open look at where the Pats are right now Yahoo Sports Patriots Talk Podcast: An eyes-wide-open look at where the Pats are right now originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. The Cam Newton experiment didn't work out the way the New England Patriots hoped it would. So now, it's on to 2021. Bill Belichick ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star What we learned, what to watch for after Purdue's 81-76 loss at No. 14 Rutgers The Indianapolis Star Trevion Williams totaled 21 points, 12 rebounds and Isaiah Thompson scored a career-high 17 points but it wasn't enough to upset the Scarlet Knights. Mike Carmin. Lafayette Journal & Courier. View Comments. 0:00. 8:18. Three things we learned, three ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Karl Joseph Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List Sports Illustrated The Cleveland Browns have placed yet another player on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. This time it's safety Karl Joseph. The Browns had already placed tight end Harrison Bryant and safety Andrew Sendejo on the list earlier in the day. Multiple reports are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Qatar Ruler Gets Invite to Attend Summit That May Ease Gulf Rift Bloomberg Qatar's ruler received an invitation from Saudi Arabia's king to attend next month's Gulf Cooperation Council summit, which may help to ease a dispute that shattered regional unity and set back U.S. efforts to isolate Iran. GCC Secretary General Nayef Falah ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post EU and China to sign investment deal amid unease over rights Washington Post BRUSSELS — The European Union and China are set to sign a long-awaited business investment deal after seven years of intense discussions despite concerns about the human rights situation in the country. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC European markets head for flat open as Brexit trade deal momentum fades CNBC European stocks are expected to open flat to lower on Wednesday. London's FTSE is seen opening 3 points lower at 6,604, Germany's DAX down 12 points at 13,763, France's CAC 40 10 points lower at 5,606 and Italy's FTSE MIB 51 points lower at 22,096, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg India Plans Spending Boost to Counter Covid Impact Bloomberg India is set to swing from being a cautious spender in 2020 to opening the fiscal floodgates as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to pull Asia's third-biggest economy back from the worst of the pandemic. Curbs imposed by the finance ministry on more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Elton John discusses attending AA meetings with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on new podcast Yahoo Sports Sir Elton John has opened up about his ongoing sobriety to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on the first episode of their new podcast. The 73-year-old singer - who is now 30 years sober - joined the Sussex's as a guest on their Spotify podcast Archwell Audio ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrates 45 years sober after nearly 'drinking myself to death' Yahoo Sports Sir Anthony Hopkins has marked 45 years of sobriety in a heart-felt message to fans, admitting that was on the road to drinking himself to death. The 82-year-old Oscar-winner delivered a message of support on Twitter to those also battling alcoholism. Flag as irrelevant
	North Bay Business Journal New federal relief package offers slew of new financial options to North Bay businesses hit by new lockdowns North Bay Business Journal Like a belated, creative Christmas stocking, the $900 billion federal relief package graces the North Bay with a little bit of everything — from $284 billion in loans to $110 billion in tax benefits. "In Congress, they call this Christmas tree legislation," said David ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Texas governor, top health official urge quick vaccinations The Boston Globe AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's top health official on Tuesday urged vaccine providers not to hold any doses in reserve and to distribute them as quickly as possible as the state deals with record-breaking numbers of virus patients in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'Critically endangered' monkey and armored slug among 503 new species named in 2020 CNN Popa langur, a critically endangered monkey that lives in Myanmar, is one of the newly described species. (CNN) — A monkey that lives on the edge of an extinct volcano, an amphibian that breathes through its skin and an armored slug are among the 503 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World Beshear: Kentuckians should avoid big New Year's gatherings Tulsa World FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians to avoid large New Year's Eve gatherings, calling it a small sacrifice to slow the spread of the coronavirus as he announced nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 31 more virus-related ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star Ontario premier raps minister for holiday trip to St. Barts Minneapolis Star Tribune TORONTO — The premier of Canada's most populous province announced Tuesday night that he ordered his finance minister to end a Caribbean vacation, saying he is "extremely disappointed" the official went abroad as the government urged people to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade Padres acquire pitcher Yu Darvish from Cubs in 6-player trade Toledo Blade CHICAGO — San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night. The aggressive Padres got Yu Darvish in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, adding another ace to their rotation after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brooklyn Daily Eagle NY eases quarantine for exposed individuals in line with CDC Brooklyn Daily Eagle Asymptomatic individuals who are exposed to COVID-19 can now end their quarantine after 10 days in New York under new guidance the governor announced Tuesday. That's down from the 14-day period recommended since the pandemic began. Flag as irrelevant
	Valley News Live Lingering snow Wednesday morning, then improvement Valley News Live WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY (NEW YEAR'S EVE): Snow comes to an end from west to east Wednesday morning, but skies remain cloudy for most. Roads are expected to remain slippery through the overnight into Wednesday morning's commute. Flag as irrelevant
	Japan Today Tokyo governor warns of possible 'explosion' in COVID-19 cases Reuters TOKYO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The coronavirus situation in Tokyo is quite severe and the Japanese capital could potentially face an "explosion" of COVID-19 cases, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Wednesday ahead of the New Year's holiday. "Please ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Increase in coronavirus admissions prompts a Los Angeles hospital to use chapel, gift shop for new patients KSL.com LOS ANGELES (CNN) — At one Los Angeles hospital there are five tents outside, one serving as a waiting room. So many patients are coming into Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital some are being put in the gift shop, a chapel or a conference room. Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City Sydney Christmas beach party sparks 'backpacker' deportation threat from Australian immigration minister KCTV Kansas City Australia's Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs has threatened to cancel the visas of any visitors caught breaking rules designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the country, after hundreds of people attended a beach party in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune 'It just took her so fast,' says mom of Lincoln-Way East senior who died from COVID-19 infection Chicago Tribune This past Sunday, surrounded by her family, the Tinley Park teen who loved animals and volunteered at a pet rescue died at the University of Chicago Medical Center, with COVID-19 having brought on respiratory failure. Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press Home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years and more business news Chattanooga Times Free Press Home prices rise the most in 6 years. U.S. home prices jumped in October by the most in more than six years as a pandemic-fueled buying rush drives the number of available properties for sale to record lows. That combination of strong demand and limited ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Indiana passes 500K COVID-19 cases, sets record for deaths; Lake reports 18 new virus fatalities Chicago Tribune Indiana set a single-day record of newly reported COVID-19 deaths following the Christmas holiday and a backlog of weekend reporting, state health officials said Tuesday. The state on Monday reached its highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOC Raffensperger: No fraud found in Cobb Co. ballot signature audit WTOC ATLANTA (WALB) - A ballot signature match audit in Cobb County found "no fraudulent absentee ballots," and confirmed the "original outcome" of the November 2020 presidential race, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a Tuesday release ... Flag as irrelevant
	MyStateline.com Dixon's Roby scores 19 in his first NBA start for the Thunder MyStateline.com OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (WTVO/WQRF) — Isaiah Roby got his first NBA start of his career Tuesday night and he made the most of it. The Dixon native scored 19 points in 28 minutes of action for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Thunder's 118-107 loss to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roanoke Times Diddy's rent help Roanoke Times Sean 'Diddy' Combs is helping Miami residents pay their rent amid the coronavirus pandemic. The rapper is reportedly supporting a number of families in the Overton neighbourhood and offered grants to help 175 families across the area to pay for their ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Football: Solskjaer sees Man Utd of old in late win over Wolves The Straits Times MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM (AFP) - Manchester United are recreating the habit of late winners that could lead to an unexpected Premier League title challenge, according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Marcus Rashford's deflected strike deep into ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA IPL gave Gill, Siraj the confidence to shine, says Shastri CNA MELBOURNE: Playing alongside top international players in the Indian Premier League has developed a fearlessness in opener Shubman Gill and quick Mohammed Siraj, said India coach Ravi Shastri after the duo excelled in the second test against ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCTV Vaccine distribution to ramp up after the holidays WCTV TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The state's latest vaccine report shows more than 122,000 Floridians have received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Florida Director of Emergency Management, Jared Moskowitz, told us the actual number is likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	BW Businessworld 20 persons in India found with new mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from UK BW Businessworld New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): A total of 20 persons in India have been found with the mutant variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus reported from the United Kingdom, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). These include the six ... Flag as irrelevant
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