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This is AP News Minute.
Republican Senator James Lankford says it's time for President-elect Joe Biden to get the intelligence briefings traditionally provided during a presidential transition. President Donald Trump has yet to authorize access as he contests the election results.
Tropical Storm Eta made landfall Thursday dumping rain and 50 mph winds on Florida's west coast. Eta was the 28th named storm of a busy Atlantic hurricane season, tying a record set in 2005.
Climate change activists in Brazil are demanding the state-owned development bank stop financing oil, gas and coal projects. Protesters threw black ink representing oil over the banks sign in front of its headquarters.
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to fuel an on-line holiday shipping surge that could mean delays in deliveries. Retailers are encouraging customers to buy early and are expanding curbside pickup to minimize online shipping.
