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national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:39 PM

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell $3.05 to $76.93 a barrel Monday

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:38 PM

Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in California fraud case

Incarcerated lawyer Michael Avenatti has been sentenced in Southern California to 14 years in federal prison for cheating his clients out of...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:38 PM

US, EU agree to intensify talks on 'green subsidies' dispute

The United States and European Union have agreed to intensify talks to resolve EU concerns over major subsidies for American companies contained...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:37 PM

Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is changing its demands against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a lawsuit that seeks repayment...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:36 PM

AP source: Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have landed Trea Turner, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:35 PM

AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets

A person familiar with the negotiations says Justin Verlander has agreed to an $86 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:31 PM

Minnesota board stalls addiction help for minority students

A southern Minnesota school district is expected to vote Monday on a $1.1 million state grant meant to help curb drug use among students of color

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:24 PM

Warnock, Walker: Starkly different choices for Black voters

Raphael Warnock is the first Black U.S. senator from Georgia, having broken the color barrier with a special election victory in January 2021

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:24 PM

AP source: New York Mets agree to sign AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander days after ace Jacob deGrom leaves for Texas

AP source: New York Mets agree to sign AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander days after ace Jacob deGrom leaves for Texas

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:14 PM

Harris, running game gives Steelers offense an identity

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finding their footing behind running back Najee Harris

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:13 PM

Remains of soldier who died in WWII Japanese POW camp ID'd

Experts have identified the remains of a soldier from Massachusetts who died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in the the Philippines during...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:02 PM

Girl killed, another badly injured in Germany knife attack

German police say a 14-year-old girl died and a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after they were attacked by a man with a knife on their...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:02 PM

BASF to restore polluted Superfund site in New Jersey

The German chemical company BASF will restore damaged natural resources at a notorious Superfund site in New Jersey where decades or pollution and...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 2:01 PM

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win

Croatia is going deep at another World Cup and the team is taking the long route once again

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 1:58 PM

US stocks slide as investors weigh economic data, Fed policy

Stocks are broadly lower on Wall Street as investors weigh a surprisingly good economic report that highlights the Federal Reserve’s difficult...

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 1:57 PM

Ohio State's Smith-Njigba to skip CFP game, will enter draft

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 1:56 PM

AP source: Philadelphia Phillies reach agreement with free agent shortstop Trea Turner on $300 million, 11-year deal

AP source: Philadelphia Phillies reach agreement with free agent shortstop Trea Turner on $300 million, 11-year deal

national / Mon, Dec 5, 2022 12:56 PM

Nick Bollettieri, coach to many tennis stars, dead at age 91

Hall of Fame tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has died at the age of 91