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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Mexico's president says army to run Maya train project
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Sunday the army will run the Maya train project and several airports, and use any profits to finance military pensions.
No. 17 Iowa, Missouri renew rare rivalry in Music City Bowl
Missouri (5-5, SEC) vs. No. 17 Iowa (6-2, Big Ten), Dec. 30, 4 p.m. EST
The Latest: Saints DE Jordan ejected for punching Wylie
The Latest on Week 15 in the NFL (all times EST):
Ex-Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar dies at age 99
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Alfred Thomas Farrar, a former Tuskegee Airman, died on Thursday in Virginia only days before a ceremony planned to honor his service in the program that famously trained Black military pilots…
49ers turnover: From Super Bowl to losing season in 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — San Francisco has gone from the Super Bowl to a losing record in a turnover of a season.
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts West Ham after back-to-back losses
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Monday:
Defense, play at home ultimately doom Vikings' playoff hopes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After rushing for 132 yards, the most allowed by Chicago this season, Minnesota's Dalvin Cook urged the offense to "look in the mirror" and figure out what needs to improve.
Hospital staffs stretched thin during California virus surge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Medical staffing is stretched increasingly thin as California hospitals scramble to find beds for patients amid an explosion of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the state's emergency…
Georgia pastor and Trump adviser tests positive for COVID-19
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The leader of a north Georgia megachurch who has been a spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19.
Jones inactive, McCoy to start at QB for Giants vs. Browns
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is officially inactive and Colt McCoy will start in his place for New York on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns.
No. 6 Houston rolls past Alcorn State with short roster
HOUSTON (AP) — Quentin Grimes had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Reggie Chaney added 18 points and six rebounds and No. 6 Houston overcame the absence of several key plays to rout Alcorn State 88-55 on Sunday.
Former SWC rivals TCU, Arkansas to meet in Texas Bowl
Arkansas (3-7 SEC) vs. TCU (6-4, 5-4 Big 12), Dec. 31, 8 p.m. EST
Akuchie lifts Youngstown St. past N. Kentucky 70-60
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Michael Akuchie recorded 14 points and 12 rebounds to lift Youngstown State to a 70-60 win over Northern Kentucky on Sunday.
Carter's 29 & 15 lift No. 13 Miss St women to 72-49 win
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Jessika Carter scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and No. 13 Mississippi State rolled to a 72-49 win over Central Arkansas on Sunday.
Aching Stafford starts but can't make up for Lions' miscues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew Stafford showed off his toughness and grit by starting despite a rib injury that had the Detroit quarterback convinced he wouldn't play early this week.