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CLEVELAND — Sashi Brown brought analytics, a bevy of draft picks and some stability to the Cleveland Browns. In the end, losing mattered most. With the Browns not winning and still the NFL’s saddest franchise, owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam decided it was time to make yet another change at the top before things got

ATLANTA — Say it ain’t going to snow in the Deep South, is it? Forecasters called for a mix of snow and sleet Friday in several states, causing heartache for Southerners who have endured epic traffic jams at the first sign of wintry weather. The good news is that while up to an inch (2.5

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — An obese squirrel has been caught on video stealing gourmet chocolate and lip balm that a New Jersey family leaves out yearly as a holiday treat for delivery people. Michele Boudreaux says on her blog she provides candy, tissues, lip balm and other goodies on her doorstep. This year, her basket was

HONOLULU — Survivors gathered Thursday at the site of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to remember fellow servicemen killed in the early morning raid 76 years ago, paying homage to the thousands who died with a solemn ceremony marking the surprise bombing raid that plunged the U.S. into World War II. About 20 survivors

HONOLULU — Survivors gathered Thursday at the site of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to remember fellow servicemen killed in the early morning raid 76 years ago. About 20 survivors attended the event at a grassy looking overlooking harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. They were joined by a several thousand Navy sailors, officials

NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes perked higher on Thursday following a nearly weeklong lull, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose for the first time in five days. Industrial and technology companies helped lead the way, as broad swaths of the market climbed. Nearly two stocks rose for every one that fell on the

BOGOTA, Colombia — U.S. and Colombian officials vowed Thursday to redouble efforts against drug trafficking as the South American nation contends with a record surge in coca production that has tested the relationship between the two nations. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions met with his Colombian counterpart, chief prosecutor Nestor Martinez, and a delegation from

LOS ANGELES — John Boyega may have a lot in common with Finn, the character he plays in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” but a trip to a London toy store left the actor floored. Boyega said one of the most surprising experiences he had while making the film was seeing his own larger-than-life likeness

Good news: There’s still time to slash your tax burden, boost your retirement savings and get a head start on investing wisely in 2018 — all before Auld Lang Syne plays on New Year’s Eve. Bad news: You’ll need to take action — and soon. Use this simple checklist to save money and prepare your

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s new government plans to reduce diplomatic missions and ban first-class travel for everyone but the president as it tries to revive a devastated economy after longtime leader Robert Mugabe resigned last month. Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa on Thursday presented the first national budget proposal since President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in

BRENHAM, Texas — Prosecutors say three women have been charged with murder in the death of a resident at a center for people with developmental disabilities in Southeast Texas whose body was found in a hot van in July. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office says the three women were indicted Nov. 28 in Amy

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA has picked London to replace Brussels as a host city for the 2020 European Championship, giving Wembley Stadium an additional four games on top of the semifinals and final. Brussels has been dropped from the 13-nation hosting plan because of delays starting to build the Eurostadium project. UEFA also picked Rome

LOS ANGELES — Kelly Marie Tran still can’t quite believe she’s in a Star Wars movie. The 28-year-old was about to give up on her dreams of becoming an actress when she landed a breakthrough role in “The Last Jedi.” So after years of toiling and hoping and working disposable jobs, Tran is now a

Chicken and Rice is having a moment. Whether you make the Spanish staple, Arroz con Pollo or make up your own version, it is soul-satisfying and perfect for the cooler weather. A few weeks ago, I made a version of Arroz con Pollo that a friend remembered from his favorite childhood restaurant. It was green

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Latest on allegations against Garrison Keillor during his time at Minnesota Public Radio (all times local): 8:40 a.m. Minnesota Public Radio insists it “carefully investigated” complaints from two people of “inappropriate behavior” by Garrison Keillor before it terminated its contracts with the creator of “A Prairie Home Companion.” In a

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein, who for so long craved omnipresence on Oscar night, may finally get his wish. Even though the former Weinstein Co. co-chairman has been kicked out of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and his company’s name has been erased from “Wind River,” its best Oscar shot this year,

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street, breaking a four-day losing streak for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. Technology and industrial stocks rose more than the rest of the market Thursday. Facebook rose 2.3 percent, while Boeing climbed 1.3 percent. Energy stocks

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 11:45 a.m. Stocks are moving higher in midday trading on Wall Street, putting the Standard & Poor’s 500 index on track for its first gain in five days. Technology, industrial stocks and banks rose more than the rest of the market Thursday. Facebook rose 1.6

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m. Stocks are off to a mixed start on Wall Street as gains for technology companies are offset by losses for banks. Chipmaker Broadcom rose 3.1 percent in early trading Thursday after reporting a strong quarter. Other tech stocks also rose. Google parent Alphabet

SAN ANTONIO — Police say a father eating with his family at a fast food restaurant in San Antonio fatally shot a robber who threatened his family with a gun. Police Capt. Michael Starnes told the San Antonio Express-News that the robber died at the scene Wednesday evening. San Antonio police Sgt. Roy Miller says

DENVER — Frontier Airlines pilots picketed in downtown Denver Thursday in a bid for public support in their long running fight with the Denver-based discount carrier to replace their bankruptcy contract. About 350 uniformed pilots, including a handful from other airlines, and flight attendants silently walked up and down the sidewalk in frigid weather across

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Sergio Garcia has been voted as the European Tour’s golfer of the year after claiming his first major title at the Masters and winning two more events in 2017. The 37-year-old Spaniard, who also got married in July, says “I think both on and off the golf course it has been

CAIRO — A prominent Egyptian human rights lawyer has won a European prize for her work representing political prisoners and torture victims as well as advocating for women’s rights. Ragia Omran was chosen from among 15 rights defenders from around the world to receive the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.

ROME — A 27-year-old Italian has been arrested on suspicion he poisoned his entire family with thallium, leading to the deaths of his grandparents and an aunt, and the hospitalization of five others. Prosecutors said Thursday that Mattia Del Zotto had confessed after police searched his home and found purchase receipts for thallium, a colorless,

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has attended the commissioning ceremony of Britain’s new aircraft carrier, which is named after the monarch. The 91-year-old queen boarded the Royal Navy’s newest, largest and most expensive vessel Thursday in Portsmouth naval base. The white ensign was raised to mark the moment HMS Queen Elizabeth was officially added to