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- Nasty brawl erupts at end of Armed Forces Bowl between Mississippi State and Tulsa USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - After Mississippi State defeated Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl, a nasty brawl with punches and kicks being exchanged between teams.      ...
- Coronavirus live updates: California surpasses 25,000 deaths; West Virginians injected with antibodies instead of vaccine USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - California surpassed 25,000 coronavirus deaths, the third state to do so after New York and Texas. Police keep people from Times Square. Latest news.      ...
- 'Wild Protests:' Police brace for pro-Trump demonstrations when Congress meets Jan. 6 to formalize Biden's win USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Die-hard supporters are planning to protest Jan. 6, seeking to pressure congressional Republicans into reversing Joe Biden's electoral victory.      ...
- How do we stop deadly police bias, use of force? Start by hiring only those with a true calling USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Calls to "defund" police are well intentioned, but won't stop the killing of Black men like Andre Hill. Departments need more money to train the best.      ...
- FDA charges distilleries more than $14K in fees after making hand sanitizers amid the pandemic USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Distilleries received a surprise bill from the FDA after using their facilities to make hand sanitizer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.      ...
- Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19, out vs. Bills USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has come on in relief for Miami, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the regular-season finale.      ...
- Backstory: In a dire year, reporters found hope in a 100-year-old hero, a rusty hoop and a newborn panda. Some favorite moments of 2020. USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - It's our job to bring you the news of the day. But it's important we cover the hope and joy as well. Here are some of our favorite stories this...
- Don't shoot guns at midnight to celebrate new year, police warn – and offer $500 for tips leading to arrests USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - "There are a lot of ways to celebrate the New Year – this isn't one of them," said Richmond Police Capt. Rick Edwards.      ...
- Live politics updates: McConnell again blocks $2K checks, calls push 'socialism for rich people' USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell again blocked quick passage of increased stimulus checks, calling the proposal "socialism for rich people."Â Â Â Â Â Â ...
- Dawn Wells, just months before COVID-19 death, planned to keep acting: 'One play a year' USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Dawn Wells, Mary Ann of "Gilligan's Island," died of COVID-19. But before the pandemic, she said in her last interview she wanted to keep acting.      ...
- A redesigned South Carolina flag was scrapped after residents made fun of its palmetto tree CNN National (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - South Carolinians are fiercely proud of the state's iconic indigo-blue flag, with its thin crescent and lush palmetto....
- 'Hardest-working guy:' How Kirk Herbstreit became a college football star off the field USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Twenty-five seasons ago, Kirk Herbstreit got a big break. Now he's the face and voice of college football as he prepares to call a Friday semifinal.      ...
- Coronavirus live updates: West Virginians injected with antibodies instead of vaccine; tight security in Times Square USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine concerned about nursing home compliance. Police keep people from Times Square on New Year's Eve. Latest COVID news.      ...
- Former Chicago Bears star Michael Richardson accused of murder in Arizona USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Police in Arizona have arrested former Chicago Bears cornerback Michael Richardson in connection with a fatal shooting on Tuesday in Phoenix.      ...
- New COVID-19 stimulus bill is half of March's. How else it differs. USA Today (Thursday, 31 December, 2020) - Payments are half of what Americans received in March and fewer people will receive them.      ...