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Rep. Greg Pence criticized for racist items sold at his mall

EDINBURGH, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Greg Pence is coming under criticism for allowing the sale of objects with racist depictions of African Americans at a sprawling antiques mall he co-owns — and the issue has taken on particular significance as the Republican defends his congressional seat in Indiana amid a national reckoning on race.

Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland swung open its gates to cheering visitors donning sequined Minnie Mouse ears and snapping selfies Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated in outdoor tents.

Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland swung open its gates to cheering visitors donning sequined Minnie Mouse ears and snapping selfies Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated in outdoor tents.

Inside Edge: How to get involved on the slopes this winter

Read this week's Inside Edge for some options on how to get involved with this great sport.

The Latest: Italy says supermarkets will remain open

BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe (all times local):

At least 7 virus cases linked to cruise ship off California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Confined to their cabins, passengers aboard a mammoth cruise ship off the California coast awaited coronavirus test results Friday amid evidence the vessel was the breeding ground for a deadly cluster of cases during its previous voyage.

At least 10 virus cases linked to cruise ship off California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Confined to their cabins, passengers aboard a mammoth cruise ship off the California coast awaited coronavirus test results Friday amid evidence the vessel was the breeding ground for a deadly cluster of at least 10 cases during its previous voyage.

21 on cruise ship off California test positive for virus

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —

Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland swung open its gates to cheering visitors donning sequined Minnie Mouse ears and snapping selfies Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated in outdoor tents.

Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland swung open its gates to cheering visitors donning sequined Minnie Mouse ears and snapping selfies Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated in outdoor tents.

Community briefs for Dec. 18

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

Mission Valley Calendar

Upcoming events and meetings in the Mission Valley

Loved ones remembered during Día de los Muertos, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day

Loved ones remembered during Día de los Muertos, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day

The costumes are back in the closet for another year, the decorations are coming down and the candles in the jack-o-lanterns have gone out.

The Latest: Virus was in Italy's wastewater before Christmas

ROME — A study by Italy’s National Institute of Health has found that the new coronavirus was in circulation in wastewater in the northern cities of Milan and Turin in December 2019, at least two months before the virus was confirmed to have spread locally in the population.

Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid virus

The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century.

Georgia-Missouri becomes 4th SEC game postponed this week

The Southeastern Conference schedule for this weekend lost a fourth game to COVID-19 on Wednesday as No. 12 Georgia at Missouri was postponed because the Tigers are short on players.

Carolina Panthers could use McCaffrey's help in red zone

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers miss Christian McCaffrey, particularly in the red zone.