Amnesty critical of FIFA leader starring in Saudi PR video

Human rights activists are denouncing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's starring turn in a promotional video for the Saudi Arabian government in which he claims the kingdom has made important changes.

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Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

Haller ends underwhelming spell at West Ham by joining Ajax

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Sébastien Haller ended his underwhelming 18-month spell at West Ham by signing for Ajax for 22.5 million euros ($27.5 million) on Friday in a move that bolsters the Dutch league leader's injury-hit front line.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: With Suggs, start of Zags games is can't-miss TV

Jalen Suggs made it a specific point. Coach Mark Few has to speak to him during games, Suggs said, in order to slow him down. The freshman star from Minnesota gets going too fast, he admitted, and it limits his effectiveness. But the more he can absorb Few’s advice to take his time, see the court and make good decisions, Suggs insisted, the better he can be.

An angel among us

KH nurse Lara Jarrett credited with saving man who suffered heart attack while driving

Angels among us

Marimn Health opens 'Coeur Center'

Family, youth-focused facility to provide place to learn, have fun

Coeur Center opens

McKay administrator outlines struggle with COVID-19

When COVID-19 hit McKay Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in early November, Administrator Erica Gartner said the both the facility’s staff and residents had a hard time.

No. 8 Texas A&M women beat No. 10 Kentucky 77-60

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jordan Nixon scored a career-high 19 points to lead No. 8 Texas A&M to a 77-60 win over No. 10 Kentucky on Thursday night.

Warnock, Biden wins give twin thrills to religious liberals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Rev. and Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock shares more than a party with President-elect Joe Biden: Both Democrats made faith a central part of their political identity on the campaign trail — and their victories are emboldening religious liberals.

Garza scores 24 to help No. 5 Iowa coast past Maryland 89-67

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Out of sync and trailing by double digits after a miserable start, No. 5 Iowa turned to its defense and reliable Luka Garza to get back on track against Maryland.

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Ravens believe they're ready for Round 3 vs. Henry, Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defensive end Calais Campbell knows the time has arrived to prove why Baltimore traded for him last March: It's Round 3 of the Ravens vs. Derrick Henry.

Brady vs. Young showdown highlights Buccaneers at Washington

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Running off the field after Washington clinched a spot in the playoffs, Chase Young couldn't contain his excitement about who's up next.

Chinese Super League set to lose some of its overseas luster

Slaven Bilic's appointment as head coach of Beijing Guoan this week might be the exception rather than the rule when it comes to big-name soccer talent heading to China after Chinese Super League authorities moved to reduce club spending.

Stay or go? After Trump-fueled riot, aides debate early exit

WASHINGTON (AP) — A steady stream of Trump administration officials are beating an early path to the exits as a protest against the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol this week even as others wrestling with the stay-or-go question conclude that they owe it to the public to see things through to the end.

Didn't get your relief payment yet? You aren't alone

Didn't get your second relief check yet? You aren't alone.

US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.

Hiring likely weakened in December amid resurgent virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers likely cut back again on hiring last month — and might even have shed jobs — with the economy under pressure from a resurgent virus that has led many consumers to reduce spending and states and cities to reimpose business restrictions.

Several state lawmakers joined, observed US Capitol turmoil

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself and supporters of President Donald Trump storming into the U.S. Capitol is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation as federal prosecutors step up their pursuit of violent perpetrators.

Pandemic's uneven impact highlight California budget issues

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In his first year in office, California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a $21.5 billion surplus to spend. In his second year, he had to make up a $54.3 billion shortfall.