US consumer credit up 4.4% in November, best in 5 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer borrowing rose 4.4% in November, its strongest showing in five months, led by strong gains in auto and student loans that offset a drop in credit card borrowing.

State lawmaker charged with entering Capitol in riot resigns

A West Virginia state lawmaker resigned Saturday as he faces charges of entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters.

Michael Apted, director of ‘Up’ documentary series, dies

Michael Apted, the acclaimed British director of the “Up” documentary series and films as diverse as the Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough,” has died. He was 79.

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

Wizards lose Beal to protocols, Westbrook to quad injury

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Bradley Beal was a late scratch for a game Saturday against Miami due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, leaving Washington's backcourt short-handed after Russell Westbrook was also ruled out with a quad injury.

Legals for January, 10 2021

Braves gut out OT win over Big Sky

The Flathead Braves put on a clinic Saturday, finding the open man, causing turnovers and running the open floor. It was a giddy 14 minutes on their home court.

McCormack scores 17 as No. 6 Kansas edges Oklahoma, 63-59

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The message from Kansas coach Bill Self to his team was simple: You played lousy for 20 minutes and you're still in the game, tailing Oklahoma by just two points at halftime.

Wizards lose Beal to protocols, Westbrook to quad injury

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Bradley Beal was a late scratch for a game Saturday against Miami due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, leaving Washington's backcourt short-handed after Russell Westbrook was also ruled out with a quad injury.

Wizards' Russell Westbrook out with quad injury

Washington (AP) — Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook won't play Saturday against the Miami Heat with a quad injury, coach Scott Brooks said.

Lawmakers complete work on bills to limit governor's power

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — In a stinging rebuke of the Democratic governor's response to COVID-19, Republican lawmakers on Saturday gave final passage to bills limiting his emergency powers to impose restrictions meant to contain the coronavirus.

State lawmaker charged with entering Capitol in riot resigns

A West Virginia state lawmaker resigned Saturday as he faces charges of entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters.

No. 21 Duke tops Wake Forest 79-68 in Krzyzewski's return

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Hurt scored a career-high 26 points to help No. 21 Duke beat Wake Forest 79-68 on Saturday in Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski's return from a one-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols.

Under Ryan Day, Ohio State's offense and QBs have taken off

Much has been made of Alabama’s transformation from a dynasty built on Nick Saban’s calling card lock-down defense to one powered by a prolific offense.

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Jan. 10

Georgia's GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses

ATLANTA (AP) — Even though he wasn’t on the ballot, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has been painfully bruised by the 2020 elections.

The stay-at-home dad: Mom shouldn’t solve all the problems

Even stay-at-home dads must contend with the all-powerful aura of Mother.

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Stimulus payments miss target

COVID Relief Money: The President signed the latest COVID stimulus bill ($908 Billion in additional

Williams-led Purdue rallies to beat No. 23 Michigan St 55-54

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Trevion Williams knew no one doubted he would get the ball when Purdue had a chance to score a go-ahead basket against No. 23 Michigan State.