AmEx profits plunge as travel spending comes to a standstill

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Express' fourth-quarter profits dropped by 39%, the credit card giant said Friday, as the pandemic's deep impacts on travel, entertainment and dining dramatically impacted the company's results.

Ruff adds Taylor, Rogalski to Devils' coaching staff

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Lindy Ruff completed his New Jersey Devils staff, hiring Chris Taylor as an assistant coach and Dave Rogalski as the goaltending coach.

Louisiana GOP lawmakers try to yank governor's virus rules

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana House Republicans planned to file a petition Friday to revoke Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions for a week, as lawmakers finished a special session in which they sought more power over the Democratic governor's emergency actions but appeared likely to see that effort vetoed.

Chelsea Handler’s personal ‘Evolution’ inspires new special

New York (AP) — When Chelsea Handler decided to pursue therapy, the comic may not have realized the level of introspection she’d encounter.

Keeping your credit profile healthy during a pandemic

Credit may not be top of mind for many consumers these days. But as the pandemic and its associated economic woes drag on, they may want to give it some attention.

Vision quest complete

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates being Idaho’s first HUD EnVision Center

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho celebrates being Idaho’s first HUD EnVision Center

USDA announces second round of covid farm aid

Farmers who missed out on the first round of Coronavirus loss assistance are now eligible to apply for a second round of assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2).

Breath of relief: Local vineyards appear free of 'smoke taint'

A month later after Grant County was blanketed by wildfire smoke, grape growers across the state are breathing a sigh of relief, as tests appear to show the smoke did not affect the flavor of the wine.

Bears, Rams hunting respect Monday despite strong starts

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago Bears don't get much respect for a 5-1 team. They can only win ugly, or so the conventional wisdom goes, and their luck is supposedly going to end when they meet an elite opponent.

No. 18 Michigan faces difficult opener at No. 21 Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan hasn't left Minnesota with a loss since 1977.

No. 19 Virginia Tech presents big challenge for Wake Forest

Justin Fuente makes it clear No. 19 Virginia Tech has many areas in which it needs to improve.

Review: Zemeckis makes Dahl’s ‘Witches’ a brighter affair

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No. 12 BYU hosts Texas State, attempt to move to 6-0

Texas State (1-5) at No. 12 BYU (5-0), Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).

Julio Jones feels good, tells Falcons 'You can lean on me'

ATLANTA (AP) — Todd Gurley marveled at the way a healthy Julio Jones made playing football look like a video game.

Rising vacancies, declining rents squeezing apartment REITs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pandemic is squeezing big apartment building owners, with a surge in vacancies leading to a decline in rent growth for the first time in years.

Animals, people rescue each other in heartfelt docuseries

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a new docuseries, a child who uses a walker meets a dog with its own version of wheels. Inmates find solace in training canines for adoption, and pigs strut their stuff in a “body positivity" celebration.

AP FACT CHECK: Falsehoods and fumbles in Trump-Biden debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The facts took a hit right out of the gate Thursday night.

Debate Takeaways: Round 2 highlights policy over petulance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden

Study: TV industry falls short of off-camera inclusivity

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Zendaya won last month’s Emmy Award for top drama series actress, her triumph seemed to underscore the TV industry’s progress toward inclusivity.

Debate Takeaways: Round 2 highlights policy over petulance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden met for the second and last time on a debate stage after a previously scheduled town hall debate was scrapped after the Republican incumbent became one of the millions of Americans to contract coronavirus.