The Highwomen, John Prine earn Americana awards

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The Highwomen won three awards, including album, song and duo/group of the year, at the Americana Honors and Awards. The late John Prine was given artist of the year honors.

With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Ministry said Tuesday it conducted a series of successful live fire drills with its multi-range missile-defense system, providing protection against threats posed by arch-enemy Ira…

Sensical to launch age-appropriate streamed content for kids

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Common Sense Networks will launch a new streaming platform dedicated to kids with age-appropriate content.

Indiana-Purdue cancel rivalry game again; bowl called off

Indiana and Purdue have squared off on the football field every year since 1920.

The Latest: McConnell acknowledges Biden is president-elect

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GOP leader McConnell congratulates Biden as president-elect

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden as president-elect on Tuesday, saying the Electoral College “has spoken.”

The Latest: Emanuel back in mix for Biden administration job

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SpongeBob, slime, football: Nickelodeon ready for NFL game

Get ready for SpongeBob SquarePants running out of the tunnel, players being covered with digital slime after touchdowns and commentary from the cast of “All That” when Nickelodeon airs an NFL playoff game.

Report: UW System schools are falling behind their peers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Freezing tuition at the University of Wisconsin without adding more state funding to offset the loss has contributed to the system falling behind its peers and hurting its competitiveness, acco…

The Latest: Indiana-Purdue football game canceled again

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell acknowledges Biden is president-elect, says Electoral College 'has spoken'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell acknowledges Biden is president-elect, says Electoral College 'has spoken.'

McConnell congratulates Joe Biden as president-elect

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect and saying the Electoral College “has spoken.”

Legoland theme park in Florida plans expansion, new rides

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — The Legoland theme park in Florida is planning an expansion next year including new rides, according to plans filed with the city nearest the attraction.

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Stocks start higher on Wall Street as vaccinations roll out

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is getting off to a solid start as COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out in the U.S. and as a second vaccine candidate moved closer to winning approval from regulators. The S&P 500 …