Mastercard may have to pay billions in UK class action

LONDON (AP) — Mastercard could have to pay U.K. consumers as much as 14 billion pounds ($18.5 billion) after the country’s Supreme Court allowed a class-action lawsuit against the credit-card company to move forward.

Chris Hillman's musical life from Byrds to Burritos and more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Petty once described him as one of rock music's most well-kept secrets, and Chris Hillman is fine with that.

Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

While the comings, goings and stayings of coaches stole attention from the games on this college football Saturday, it was impossible not to notice what was happening to Miami.

Turner Classic Movies celebrating Hollywood star Marsha Hunt

Marsha Hunt, the glamourous star of 1930s and '40s Hollywood films, doesn’t spend a lot of time thinking about her own legacy. But the 103-year-old does know one thing: She hopes to be remembered as a character actor and not for the McCarthy-era blacklist, which nearly destroyed her career.

Kelli O'Hara, Richard Thomas join Tabernacle Choir Christmas

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Broadway’s Kelli O’Hara and Richard Thomas of “The Waltons” are the guest artists for “Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir,” but there’s another stellar attraction: The annual event was taped pre-coronavirus, free of health constraints or virtual tricks.

Like mother and father, Blue Ivy Carter now a Grammy nominee

NEW YORK (AP) — Blue Ivy Carter is an official Grammy nominee.

Visa, Mastercard won't allow charges for services on Pornhub

NEW YORK (AP) — Mastercard and Visa said Thursday they would block their customers from using the credit cards to make purchases on Pornhub following accusations the pornographic website showed videos of rape and underage sex.

Columbus Crew win 2nd MLS title, beating Seattle 3-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No matter the absences from the lineup or the opponent, Caleb Porter implored the Columbus Crew to impose themselves.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.

Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — BTS has had more than just a “Dynamite” year — they've become such a global phenomenon that Time magazine named the South Korean group its 2020 Entertainer of the Year.

No. 19 Iowa beats No. 25 Wisconsin 28-7 for 6th win in row

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — As the snow accumulated in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa piled on the points.

New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76.

Columbus Crew win 2nd MLS title, beating Seattle 3-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No matter the absences from the lineup or the opponent, Caleb Porter implored the Columbus Crew to impose themselves.

Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

While the comings, goings and stayings of coaches stole attention from the games on this college football Saturday, it was impossible not to notice what was happening to Miami.

No. 19 Iowa beats No. 25 Wisconsin 28-7 for 6th win in row

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — As the snow accumulated in Kinnick Stadium, Iowa piled on the points.

Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim ran for two touchdowns following Nebraska turnovers, and a Minnesota team missing nearly three dozen players to COVID-19 protocols or injuries left Memorial Stadium with a stunning 24-17 win on Saturday after being idle three weeks.

New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76.

Islamic State group hits Afghan capital, airport; 1 dead

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group on Saturday attacked the Afghan capital with a barrage of mortar shells, killing at least one civilian and wounding a second, according to the Interior Ministry, amid a countrywide spike in violence.

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Jewelry gifted anonymously up for grabs

Golden gift will help campaign.

Low interest rates drive strong demand for homes

MOSES LAKE — The COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened interest in those seeking to buy a new home. If anything, it has prompted a lot of folks to go looking for their next home.