Missouri lawmaker denounced for alleged sex with intern

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri state lawmaker allegedly had sex with an intern and then threatened a staffer to keep quiet about it, according to a House Ethics Committee

Justice Department sues Vermont medical center over abortion

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against the University of Vermont Medical Center alleging it forces staff members who object to abortion on religious grounds to participate in abortion p…

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Soft Steelers? Pittsburgh looks to regain swagger

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger's not deaf. He's not blind, either. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hears the criticism —

CFP buzz muted for No. 5 Texas A&M, despite just one loss

Texas A&M has a shot to make the College Football Playoff for the first time this season. Not that the Aggies are the first team anyone thinks about heading into the final weekend of the season.

Loeffler declines to rule out formal protest of Biden's win

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia on Wednesday declined to rule out a formal protest of Democrat Joe Biden's victory when Congress convenes next month to certify the presidential election res…

Mourinho miffed as Liverpool scores late to beat Tottenham

It was all going pretty much according to plan for Jose Mourinho and his familiar rope-a-dope tactics.

Weah scores late goal as Lille wins 2-0 to stay ahead of PSG

PARIS (AP) — American striker Timothy Weah grabbed a late insurance goal Wednesday as Lille won 2-0 at Dijon to remain top of the French league ahead of a weekend showdown with defending champion Paris Saint-Germai…

Still kicking? "We'll see." Vikes keep Bailey for time being

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have kept kicker Dan Bailey for now, despite a troubling run of misses by one of the most accurate specialists in NFL history.

Fulham out of bottom 3 in EPL with 0-0 draw against Brighton

LONDON (AP) — Fulham moved out of the bottom three in the Premier League by securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Brighton on Wednesday.

Firmino scores late, Liverpool beats Spurs 2-1 to top EPL

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Roberto Firmino scored with a 90th-minute header as Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 Wednesday to climb above its opponent to the top of the Premier League.

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 20 cents to $47.82 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude oil for February delivery rose 32 cents to $51.08 a barrel.

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Falcons learn ailing receiver Julio Jones can't be replaced

ATLANTA (AP) — Julio Jones' nagging hamstring injury has made his value to the Atlanta Falcons more obvious than ever.