Improv class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the fly

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first half against Baltimore stuck in neutral. James Conner couldn't get anything going on the ground. Ben Roethlisberger couldn't find any rhythm. And the NFL's last unbeaten team couldn't have looked more listless offensively.

Raiders' Gruden: Chargers' rookie QB Herbert is 'real deal'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Gruden was known for his enthusiastic reviews of players during his nine seasons as an analyst for ESPN's “Monday Night Football.” That hasn't dissipated since he returned to the sideline as Las Vegas Raiders coach.

Lesley Manville flexes new muscles in thriller 'Let Him Go'

Lesley Manville doesn’t show up until about halfway through the slow-burn, '60s-set Western “Let Him Go," but the arrival of the platinum blonde Blanche Weboy is worth the wait.

Can students booted for breaking COVID-19 rules get refunds?

College students returned this fall to find rigid COVID-19 prevention rules that take away from college’s social appeal. And noncompliance can be costly.

Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — With a surge in coronavirus cases straining health systems in many European countries, Greece announced a nationwide lockdown Thursday in the hopes of stemming a rising tide of patients before its hospitals come under “unbearable” pressure.

EU cuts 2021 economic outlook as virus spreads

BRUSSELS (AP) — As COVID-19 cases keep rising, the European Union's executive commission lowered its forecast for the economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic next year and said the economy wouldn’t reach pre-virus levels until 2023.

The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list

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Millennial Money: Minimalist tips to maximize the holidays

After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to change.

Northwestern looks to keep rolling against Nebraska

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The sour taste from last season is being replaced by something far sweeter for Northwestern.

DOJ sues to block Visa's $5.3 billion purchase of Plaid Inc.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Department of Justice sued payment processing giant Visa Inc. on Thursday to block the company's purchase of financial technology startup Plaid, calling it a monopolistic takeover of a potential competitor to Visa's ubiquitous payments network.

Legals for November, 6 2020

Top Chinese official praises Lam for stabilizing Hong Kong

BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam received credit from a top Chinese official on Friday for restoring order and reviving the economy in the semi-autonomous territory.

GOP leaders say they'll keep control of Arizona Legislature

PHOENIX (AP) — Republicans who were worried about Democrats taking control of one or both chambers of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in nearly 30 years on Election Day were increasingly confident Thursday they may have fended off the efforts.

The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list

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Improv class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the fly

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the first half against Baltimore stuck in neutral. James Conner couldn't get anything going on the ground. Ben Roethlisberger couldn't find any rhythm. And the NFL's last unbeaten team couldn't have looked more listless offensively.

GOP leaders think they keep control of Arizona Legislature

PHOENIX (AP) — Republicans who were worried about Democrats taking control of one or both chambers of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in nearly 30 years on Election Day were increasingly confident Thursday they may have fended off the efforts.

Raiders' Gruden: Chargers' rookie QB Herbert is 'real deal'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Gruden was known for his enthusiastic reviews of players during his nine seasons as an analyst for ESPN's “Monday Night Football.” That hasn't dissipated since he returned to the sideline as Las Vegas Raiders coach.

The Latest: Air Force game at Army postponed due to COVID

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Amid court feud, Edwards renews Louisiana virus restrictions

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Even as his coronavirus restrictions are being challenged in court, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday that he's extending Louisiana's statewide mask mandate, business limitations and other rules he enacted to combat

The Latest: UConn men's hoops on hold after positive test

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