Monday, May 11, 2026
44.0°F

All results /

December 21, 2020 2:24 p.m.

Chicago-area man who helped inspire Special Olympics dies

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael “Moose” Cusack, a Chicago-area man who helped inspire the Special Olympics movement and who won multiple medals at the athletic event over years, has died. He was 64.

December 21, 2020 2:23 p.m.

Government Overreach

Since October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States on a commercial airliner.

December 21, 2020 1:12 p.m.

Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine, says 'nothing to worry about'

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.

December 21, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The holidays could make or break struggling stores

NEW YORK (AP) — Clothing stores and specialty retailers are offering big discounts and heavily promoting curbside pickup in hopes of rescuing a lackluster holiday shopping season in which surging coronavirus cases have kept many shoppers at home.

December 21, 2020 11:33 a.m.

Cohen says he deserves early release from home confinement

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, says he deserves early release from home confinement but federal authorities refuse to credit him for good behavior and hundreds of hours of work and prison courses completed behind bars. Cohen filed court papers Monday contending he “could be eligible for release in a matter of weeks or months” under the First Step Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform Trump signed into law in 2018.

December 21, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Cohen says he has earned early release from home confinement

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, says he has earned early release from home confinement but federal authorities refuse to credit him for good behavior and hundreds of hours of work and prison courses completed behind bars. Cohen filed court papers Monday contending he “could be eligible for release in a matter of weeks or months” under the First Step Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform Trump signed into law in 2018.

December 21, 2020 10:27 a.m.

New Jersey lawmakers pass multiyear $14B tax break bill

New Jersey lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation authorizing more than $14 billion in tax breaks for businesses.

December 21, 2020 9:33 a.m.

Turkey's prefab hospitals leading fight against coronavirus

ISTANBUL (AP) — As Turkey faces a dramatic rise in COVID-19 infections during the pandemic’s second wave, hospitals that were quickly built in the early days of the outbreak are dealing with some of the country’s most serious cases.

December 21, 2020 8:12 a.m.

NJ lawmakers to vote on multiyear $14B tax break bill

New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote Monday on legislation authorizing more than $14 billion in tax breaks for businesses.

December 21, 2020 8:12 a.m.

Congress' rescue aid: A dose of support, but is it enough?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The $900 billion economic relief package that emerged from Congress over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of households and businesses that have struggled for months to survive. Yet with the economy still in the grip of a pandemic that has increasingly tightened curbs on business activity, more federal help will likely be needed soon.

December 21, 2020 7:27 a.m.

Congress rushes toward vote on $900B COVID relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of Washington gridlock, Congress is set to vote on a $900 billion pandemic relief package, finally delivering long-sought cash to businesses and individuals as well as resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

December 21, 2020 7:06 a.m.

AP Sportlight

Dec. 22

December 21, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Groundskeeper dies in accident at French soccer stadium

LORIENT, France (AP) — A groundskeeper at the stadium of French soccer team Lorient died on Sunday after lighting equipment fell on him following a game, the club

December 21, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Liz Weston: RV-Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Recreational vehicle sales are soaring, and the RV industry expects 2021 to be a record-breaking year. Dealerships say much of the demand is coming from first-time buyers and others anxious to find a safer way to vacation during the pandemic.

Single mom seeks safe vehicle
December 21, 2020 1:07 a.m.

Single mom seeks safe vehicle

For “Becca,” life is better right now than it has been for a long time — but it’s still far from easy.

December 21, 2020 12:08 a.m.

Mahomes' dramatic flair marks Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes' repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes, underhanded flips and renowned improvisation humbled yet another highly regarded defense.

December 21, 2020 12:08 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Congress approves $900B COVID relief bill, sending to Trump

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Man United revels in 6-2 win v Leeds, Vardy sinks Tottenham

Manchester United waited 16 years to play old rival Leeds in the English Premier League, and then made it look distinctly second-class.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Comeback, Part II: Brady breaks Falcons' hearts again, 31-27

ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Brady took a knee, then headed toward the Atlanta Falcons sideline to exchange a few words with Matt Ryan.

December 21, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.