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Lyon unbeaten in 10 games ahead of PSG test
PARIS (AP) — Resurgent Lyon won 3-1 at Metz on Sunday to make it 10 games unbeaten and keep the pressure firmly on French league leader Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their meeting next weekend.
Romania's opposition Social Democrats win national election
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s opposition Social Democrats have taken a surprise lead over the governing National Liberals after a parliamentary election but appear less likely to emerge on top in what promises to be prolonged post-election wrangling to form a new coalition government.
EU invites Biden to usher in new era for trans-Atlantic ties
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday invited U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to help mend tattered trans-Atlantic ties and urged him to join it in a long-term “strategic dialogue” that would address global issues ranging from COVID-19 to climate change.
Romania’s center-right prime minister resigns after election
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s center-right prime minister resigned Monday after a general election in which voters delivered nominal victory to the left-leaning, populist opposition party.
Neymar stretchered off injured as PSG loses 1-0 to Lyon
PARIS (AP) — Neymar was taken off on a stretcher deep into stoppage time as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 at home to Lyon to drop to third place in the French league on Sunday.
Buffalo Bills sign GM Beane to 4-year contract extension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed general manager Brandon Beane to a four-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up the architect of a team in position to secure its third playoff berth in four years.
Neymar stretchered off injured as PSG loses 1-0 to Lyon
PARIS (AP) — Neymar was taken off on a stretcher deep into stoppage time as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 at home to Lyon to drop to third place in the French league on Sunday.
GOP leaders act as electors, cast Kansas' 6 votes for Trump
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Party officials representing Kansas in the Electoral College quickly and quietly cast the state's six votes for President Donald Trump during a drama-free meeting on Monday that belied weeks of turmoil stoked by Trump and his allies as they tried to overturn his election loss.
EU invites Biden to usher in new era for trans-Atlantic ties
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday invited U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to help mend tattered trans-Atlantic ties and urged him to join it in a long-term “strategic dialogue” that would address global issues ranging from COVID-19 to climate change.
Buffalo Bills sign GM Beane to 4-year contract extension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed general manager Brandon Beane to a four-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up the architect of a team in position to secure its third playoff berth in four years.
UN-African Union envoy says mistrust deep in Sudan’s Darfur
CAIRO (AP) — The joint U.N.-African Union envoy for Darfur cautioned on Wednesday that mistrust still runs deep in Sudan’s troubled region and urged the transitional government in Khartoum to embark on the “huge task” of gaining the trust of the local people.
Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Seven train cars carrying crude oil derailed Tuesday and five caught fire, sending a large black plume of smoke into the sky north of Seattle close to the Canadian border, authorities said.
Fisher given contract extension and GM title for the Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks extended coach Derek Fisher's contract and appointed him the team's general manager on Tuesday.
Polls open in Central African Republic amid fears of unrest
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Voting has begun in Central African Republic's presidential and legislative elections after a campaign period marked by violence between rebels and government forces.
Bobi Wine says bodyguard killed in Uganda polls violence
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A bodyguard for Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine was killed and two journalists injured on Sunday amid violent confrontations between security forces and followers of the singer and lawmaker who is challenging the country’s long-time leader.
Cash-strapped Lille sold to Luxembourg-based investment fund
PARIS (AP) — League leader Lille has been sold to a Luxembourg-based investment fund as the fallout from a collapsed television deal continues to impact French clubs financially.
Lawsuit challenges Indiana laws on disposal of fetal remains
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis abortion clinic is suing the state of Indiana, challenging provisions of a state law
Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Seven train cars carrying crude oil derailed Tuesday and five caught fire, sending a large black plume of smoke into the sky north of Seattle close to the Canadian border, authorities said.
More than 4K Minnesota health care workers get vaccine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More than 4,000 frontline health care workers in Minnesota have already received their first coronavirus vaccinations, and the state expects to have received nearly 250,000 doses from the two approved manufacturers by the end of the month, officials said Tuesday.