Hyland scores 17 to carry VCU past George Washington 84-77

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nah’Shon Hyland registered 17 points and six steals as VCU defeated George Washington 84-77 on Wednesday.

Census halts efforts to comply with Trump citizenship order

The director of the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday indefinitely halted efforts to comply with President Donald Trump's order demanding data on who is in the country illegally after receiving blowback from civil ri…

Alabama struggling to fix overwhelmed vaccination hotline

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A state vaccination hotline was quickly overwhelmed by thousands of callers seeking immunizations during the coronavirus

North Dakota bill would charge abortion provider with murder

Performing an abortion in North Dakota would amount to murder and come with a life prison sentence under a bill proposed by a far-right Republican lawmaker who is a Lutheran pastor.

The Latest: Schumer says trial likely to begin after Jan. 19

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Tottenham held to 1-1 draw by Fulham in Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Fulham’s fury at having to play Tottenham with just two days' notice was shown to be misplaced as it came from behind to draw 1-1 in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Bayern knocked out of German Cup by second-division Kiel

KIEL, Germany (AP) — Second-division team Holstein Kiel knocked Bayern Munich out of the German Cup by beating the defending champion 6-5 on penalties Wednesday after their rescheduled second-round game finished 2-…

AP source: Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster 4-team deal

James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio featuring some of the NBA's highest scorers.

Capitol investigators try to sort real tips from noise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The challenge is now figuring out what's real and what's just noise.

Minnesota House Democrats unveil legislative priorities

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota House Democrats unveiled their first priorities of the 2021 legislative session on Wednesday, a package of five bills to assist workers, families and small businesses struggling due to …

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Porzingis set to return from knee injury vs. Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis is set to return for the Dallas Mavericks.

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FIFA grants approval for Macario to play for US

Brazilian-born midfielder Catarina Macario received permission from FIFA on Wednesday to play for the U.S. national team.

Tottenham buckles again in familiar style, City jumps to 3rd

It has become a familiar pattern for Tottenham under Jose Mourinho this season: take the lead, retreat, invite opponents on, and eventually concede.