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Bills' Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. Hamlin collapsed on the field during…

McCarthy fights to be House speaker as new Congress convenes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new Congress opens with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy grasping for his political survival. House Republicans are meeting privately Tuesday behind closed doors at the Capitol amid a party stand off. McCarthy could become the first…

Bills' Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended

UPDATE: CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game was suspended after the injury. Hamlin…

At the Supreme Court, it's taking longer to hear cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court arguments are continuing long after a red light tells lawyers to stop. Arguments that usually lasted an hour have stretched beyond two this term so on many days it’s well past lunchtime before the court…

Transgender woman's scheduled execution would be US first

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S. She is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday for killing a former girlfriend in 2003. A…

2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for both parties

NEW YORK (AP) — Republicans and Democrats are being forced to confront critical questions about the people and policies they want to represent them as the next election season roars into view. For Democrats, much depends upon Joe Biden and…

Jeremy Renner seriously injured while plowing snow in Nevada

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Avengers” star Jeremy Renner is being treated for serious injuries that happened while he was plowing snow, the actor's representative said. FILE - Jeremy Renner poses for photographers upon arrival at…

Suspect in Idaho killings plans to waive extradition hearing

By Rebecca Boone, Marc eLvy and Mike Balsamo - Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A suspect arrested in connection with the slayings of four University of Idaho students plans to waive an extradition hearing so he can be quickly…

Car hits Kentucky restaurant, sends 8 to hospital

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A car crash that sent an SUV careening into a Kentucky bar early on New Year's Eve sent eight people to the hospital. The crash occurred at about 3:30 a.m. on Saturday morning when a car…