This is A-P News Minute.The Connecticut town in mourning over the loss of 20 children and six school workers has been overwhelmed by gifts from across the world.The local United Way is now asking people to stop sending toys and, instead, do charitable work or make a donation in the victims' names.Speaker of the House John Boehner says he's still hoping a deal can be made to avoid the pending fiscal cliff.However with the President and members of Congress out of town for Christmas any agreement will have to wait until the middle of the week.Police in India's capital have used tear gas and water cannons to push back thousands of people who were trying to march to the presidential mansion to protest the gang rape and brutal beating of a 23-year-old student.Champagne corks have been popping across Spain following the world's richest lottery.More than $3 billion was up for grabs and winners were celebrating in at least 15 towns and cities.___ ___, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.