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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes and safety Micah Hyde tell The Associated Press they don’t expect to be fined by the NFL for their actions in the aftermath of Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s blindside hit on Buffalo cornerback Tre’Davious White last weekend. Hughes and Hyde both told The AP

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Somber ceremonies are taking place in Halifax to mark 100 years since the Canadian port city on the Atlantic coast was devastated by a wartime blast that killed approximately 2,000 people and injured an estimated 9,000 others. The catastrophe, known as the Halifax Explosion, remains the worst human-made disaster in Canadian

ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say they have seized more than six tons of processed cannabis from a tugboat in the Mediterranean Sea and arrested the vessel’s six Syrian crew members. A Merchant Marine Ministry statement said the Andreas was intercepted about 50 miles south of the island of Crete and boarded by special harbor

JERUSALEM — It is rare and perhaps unique for the world to interfere with a country’s choice of its own capital. But that is far from the only unusual thing about Jerusalem. Here is a look at some of the extraordinary facts about the city that Israel claims as its capital, even though nearly 40

CINCINNATI — Bengals safety George Iloka had his one-game suspension overturned on Wednesday, leaving him with a $36,464.50 fine for his hit to Antonio Brown’s head. Iloka and Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster each got a one-game suspension from the NFL in the aftermath of Pittsburgh’s penalty-filled 23-20 victory at Paul Brown Stadium on Monday night.

LOS ANGELES — The Getty Center art complex in Los Angeles made sure it could protect its priceless artwork and antiquities from flames like those just across a freeway Wednesday, from its landscaping to a space for helicopters to land. Officials say fire protection was designed into the facility by architect Richard Meier, including the

LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Lawrence who got the most rousing applause at the Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast on Wednesday. It was a college freshman named Carla Arellano. The Loyola Marymount University student received a standing ovation and brought a room of Hollywood heavyweights to tears as she

LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Lawrence who got the most rousing applause at the Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment breakfast on Wednesday. It was a college freshman named Carla Arellano. The Loyola Marymount University student received a standing ovation and brought a room of Hollywood heavyweights to tears as she

SWAYZEE, Ind. — Authorities say a 1-year-old central Indiana girl has died after her parents were unaware the rear seat of an SUV had collapsed on top of her. Grant County Sheriff Department Detective Erin Keppeler says Khloe Villarreal of Kokomo died Sunday afternoon while the unidentified parents helped a relative move belongings. Keppeler says

It’s must-win from here on out in the fantasy football playoffs. In general, you should start the players who helped you make the playoffs, but you’ll still need to carefully evaluate this week’s NFL matchups so that you’ll make the best decisions when submitting your lineup. We’ve identified several players to start and others to

LOS ANGELES — UCLA canceled Wednesday night’s basketball game with Montana because of wildfires in the area. The school said all other team workouts and practices scheduled for Wednesday had also been canceled. Several wildfires are burning throughout Southern California, including near the UCLA campus. The athletic department said refunds will be provided to fans

BERLIN — Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann, will make his Hertha Berlin and European debut in the team’s Europa League game against Swedish side Ostersunds FK on Thursday. The 20-year-old Klinsmann made six appearances for Hertha’s under-23 side in the fourth-tier regional league. He is getting his chance with

AL AIN, United Arab Emirates — The Club World Cup kicked off Wednesday with Al Jazira defeating Oceania champion Auckland City 1-0. Brazilian forward Romarinho scored a first-half winner for the United Arab Emirates team, which qualified as the host country’s league winner. Al Jazira will play Asian champion Urawa Reds of Japan on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen returned to practice and is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings. Carolina’s injury report indicates Olsen participated in all of the team’s practice on Wednesday. Coach Ron Rivera says Olsen’s status will help offensive coordinator Mike Shula with game planning for Sunday’s game

NEW ORLEANS — Jordan Cornish had 18 points and nine assists, Cameron Reynolds added 16 points, and Tulane beat Southern 95-76 on Wednesday. Tulane closed the first half on an 18-0 run over the final 4:14 for a 51-29 lead. Reynolds had 12 points in the half, and Cornish and Samir Sehic each added 11.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics’ proposed site for a new ballpark near Laney College fell through with the board of the Peralta Community College District. A’s President Dave Kaval and his team had considered this the top spot and had engaged in conversations with community members, officials and business owners in the area in

HONOLULU — The Latest on efforts to remove a commercial fishing vessel grounded just off Honolulu’s Waikiki beach: (all times local): 10:50 a.m. Efforts to remove a wrecked fishing vessel off Hawaii’s Waikiki beach have been delayed until the next high tide after the ship became stuck during salvage efforts. The 79-foot (24-meter) commercial fishing

HONOLULU — The Latest on efforts to remove a commercial fishing vessel grounded just off Honolulu’s Waikiki beach: (all times local): 9:20 a.m. A commercial fishing vessel that ran aground just off Honolulu’s famed Waikiki beach is stuck again. Salvage crews were able to refloat the Pacific Paradise and tow it for a bit Wednesday

BOSTON — Edna Kiplagat and Geoffrey Kirui will return to defend their Boston Marathon titles in 2018. Both runners won in their Boston debuts last year. In only his third race at the 26.2-mile distance, Kirui pulled away from three-time U.S. Olympian Galen Rupp with two miles to go to give Kenya its first men’s

NEW YORK — The NFL will look into adding targeting as a specific category for video review. Troy Vincent, the league’s football operations chief, says it is on the agenda to discuss with the competition committee and the players’ union after the season. In responding to questions about helmet-to-helmet hits and players launching to make

NEW YORK — Travel involves a lot of conflicting emotions. You’re excited about your trip, looking forward to relaxing, reconnecting with loved ones or sightseeing. Then there’s the other side of travel: going through security, presenting your papers, being searched, hoping you remembered all the rules and that you don’t get bumped or charged extra

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is back as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback. A week after being benched by former coach Ben McAdoo, Manning was put back into the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys by interim coach Steve Spagnuolo. “Eli Manning will be the quarterback

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool has reported Spartak Moscow to UEFA after one of its players was allegedly subjected to racial abuse during a youth-team game on Wednesday. Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster was visibly angry and had to be restrained by teammates and coaching staff at the final whistle of the team’s 2-0 home win over

HOUSTON — Rob Gray scored 20 points, Corey Davis Jr. added 16 points with five 3-pointers and Houston beat Fairfield 88-66 on Wednesday. Davis made four of his 3s in the first half and scored 13 points to help Houston build a 41-26 advantage. Gray had 12 points in the half as the Cougars shot

BOSTON — Boston College forward Deontae Hawkins is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. The team announced Wednesday that Hawkins’ season was over. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound graduate transfer was injured in the first half of BC’s Nov. 29 game against Nebraska. He was the Eagles’ third-leading scorer and top rebounder,