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The Alabama prison system, already understaffed and facing a federal court order to boost employment numbers, saw the number of correctional staff decline 4% during the pandemic.

Oil futures eased on Monday on worries that rising coronavirus cases around the world could reduce crude demand as new doubts emerged about the effectiveness of vaccines against the Omicron variant.

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights.

Colombian police killed at least 10 people during protests that broke out in September of last year, following the death of a taxi driver who was beaten to death while in police custody, a report backed by the United Nations found.

Nigeria is taking diplomatic steps to try to reverse travel bans placed on it by some countries that have added the West African state to their COVID19 "red lists", Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika said on Monday.

Firstyear coach Arthur Smith has been adamant that the Atlanta Falcons can run the ball effectively no matter the opponent.

The U.S. Soccer Federation and the union for its women's national team agreed to a three-month extension of their labor contract through March, a move announced on the same day players filed a brief asking a federal appeals court to reinstate their equal...

Coach Urban Meyer and team owner Shad Khan had a oneonone meeting following Jacksonvilles fifth consecutive loss, a 200 shutout at Tennessee on Sunday.

Behind a 161 run over the first eight minutes of the second half, TexasEl Paso built a big lead en route to 7769 win over New Mexico on Sunday.

Bulls star Zach LaVine and backup forward Troy Brown Jr. have entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, giving Chicago nine players on the list.

Russell Wilson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 3313 victory over the Houston Texans Sunday.

James Reese V and Devin Carter combined for 23 secondhalf points and South Carolina overcame a 16point deficit to edge Florida State 6665 on Saturday.

Dallas star Luka Doncic has been ruled out of the Mavericks' game Sunday at Oklahoma City because of left ankle soreness.

Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop's career is over because of a degenerative condition in his right knee, general manager Jim Nill said Saturday.

Rylan Bergersen had 20 points as Eastern Washington beat North Dakota 7660 on Saturday.

Felipe Haase had 25 points as Mercer defeated Georgia Southern 7768 on Saturday.