Penn State police won't charge retired Eagles center Jason Kelce over cellphone incident with a fan

Penn State University police will not charge retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce after investigating an altercation with a fan over a cellphone before a Nov. 2 home game between the Nittany Lions and Ohio State. University Police and Public Safety public information...

10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, there was still time to read books. U.S. sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market, with many choosing the relief of...

Browns sticking with QB Jameis Winston down the stretch as dismal season heads into final weeks

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jameis Winston didn't throw a pick-6 on Sunday in Pittsburgh. There's progress. In this lost season for the disappointing and shockingly bad Cleveland Browns, the small victories matter. Winston, who has been entertaining if not always effective in...

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”? “Polarization means...

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates from data collected across 149 shows. The new numbers were provided to The Associated Press...

The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end. There is no simple way to encapsulate the effects of Swift’s decision to put on a 3 ½-hour concert,...

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See entertainment's biggest moments in 2024, through the lens of Associated Press photographers

2024 wasn't all “Wicked.” The year draws to a close with the film dominating the box office and discourse after a marketing blitz that saw stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande grace not just premieres, but the Oscars, Met Gala and Olympics too. It was far from...

Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters: MVP....

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The House of Cross" by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “James” by Percival Everett (Doubleday) 3. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s) 4. “Now or Never” by Janet Evanovich (Atria) ...