Author: Associated Press

AP sources: Twins, Ervin Santana near $55M deal

Rapper Young Jeezy sees weapon charge dismissed

Mets agree to $1.45M deal with Mayberry

‘Beverly Hillbillies’ actor sues CBS over restaurant chain

Panthers’ Newton returns to facility, not practicing

Weekend Time Schedule

Scott Rudin apologizes for insensitive Jolie, Obama remarks

American Museum of Natural History plans addition

Oklahoma judge says disputed football game won’t be replayed

UCI: Astana case not a return for old doping ways

HBO, Showtime dominate TV nods

During the Holiday Season, Get the Wise Drinking Reflex with Pernod Ricard before Getting behind the Wheel

Grace leads Alfred Dunhill by 3 after 1st round

AP Source: Padres acquire Kemp in five-player deal

Rev Run Returns for Season Two of His DIY Network Hit Series ‘Rev Run’s Renovation’ on January 3

Rams host Cards tonight…Warriors win again…Thunder to entertain Cavs

Thursday’s Time Schedule

Nintendo News: Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems

Trove from Churchill’s daughter up for auction

8 positive doping case from weightlifting worlds

‘Birdman’ tops Golden Globes with 7 nominations

Update on the latest in sports:

4 players share lead at Thailand Golf Championship

World Trade Center tower boasts large-scale, bold art

Update on the latest religion news

McLaren signs Alonso to drive with Button in 2015

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

Dodgers get Kendrick, work to add Rollins

‘Next Top Model’ contestant sues Tyra Banks

Poker player Bilzerian arrested on Vegas warrant

No coverage at ‘The Interview’ premiere

Business appeals commission’s ruling

Rappers urge NY governor to reform justice system

Christian ministry flies Christmas gifts, relief to Iraq

Bills Marrone sticking with Orton as starter

Russian athletics chief leaves IAAF role

Texas won’t reveal cost of Garcia Marquez archive

Hanukkah gifts echo Christmas themes

Manziel says first NFL start not 1-man deal

The highlights from the Nobel Prize festivities

Ohio State QB Barrett, ex-girlfriend allege abuse

Texans place Clowney on injured reserve

Monaco’s Princess Charlene gives birth to twins

Estate’s claim postpones Kerouac letter auction

Gruden will name starting QB after week of practice

Delany: 5 conferences comfortable with 4 CFP slots

Singing nun gives pope CD with ‘Like a Virgin’

Book edition of torture report coming Dec. 30

Update on the latest in sports:

‘Birdman’ leads Screen Actors Guild nominations

Download the WCCB Charlotte Mobile App