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No. 9 Michigan rallies from an early deficit and beats Minnesota 70-60 01/05/2026 08:49pm • ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson had 21 points and four rebounds as No. 9 Michigan rallied from an early deficit and defeated Minnesota 70-60 on Monday night. Mila Holloway and Syla Swords added 12 points apiece as Michigan (12-2, 3-1 Big Ten) bounced back from their second loss of the season. Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky 01/05/2026 08:45pm • President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela has emerged as a flash point in the closely watched Republican primary campaign between Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a long-running Trump antagonist, and retired Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein, who has the president's backing. Massie, s Mexico dismisses US military intervention despite Trump's threats after Venezuela operation 01/05/2026 08:43pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — After the United States military intervention in Venezuela, the Mexican government and analysts discounted the likelihood of unilateral U.S. military action against Mexican drug cartels, despite threats from President Donald Trump. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s adminis Flyers sign Christian Dvorak to a 5-year, $25.75 million contract extension 01/05/2026 08:31pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Christian Dvorak to a five-year contract extension worth $25.75 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the deal Monday night. Dvorak will count $5.15 million annually against the salary cap from when the deal kicks in nex The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists 01/05/2026 08:30pm • From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses 01/05/2026 08:29pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams was frustrated. Coach Ben Johnson was, too. The Chicago Bears finished the regular season with a whimper rather than a roar. But with the team set to make its first playoff appearance since 2020, it's time to put that in the past. “We’ll make our corrections and 'State of shock': Montgomery Co. Council president, originally from Venezuela, on Maduro's deposition 01/05/2026 08:26pm • Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, who came to the U.S. as a teenager, began receiving calls from family members still living in Venezuela as America's weekend military operation unfolded. Hearing her relatives' accounts and seeing the news on TV left her struggling to pr What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech 01/05/2026 08:25pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech that companies plan to offer in 2026. The multiday event, organized by the Consumer Technology Association, kicks off this week in Las Vega Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro 01/05/2026 08:10pm • After apparent months of planning, the U.S. strike that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro unfolded swiftly over the weekend, with American forces converging on Caracas to arrest Maduro and his wife. In subsequent days, Maduro would be spirited from a U.S. warship to a plane Drake Maye's MVP-caliber season propelling Patriots entering playoffs 01/05/2026 08:10pm • FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye was the most accurate starting quarterback in the NFL this season. He has also been adept at deflecting any praise that has come his way during the Patriots’ run to their first AFC East title since 2019. But after playing an integral role in steering New Engl New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says 01/05/2026 08:05pm • NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — New Haven’s police chief abruptly retired following allegations he stole money from a department account, Mayor Justin Elicker announced Monday. The Democrat said Chief Karl Jacobson admitted he took money from a city fund that compensates confidential informants for help Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail 01/05/2026 08:03pm • The search for mountain lions along a remote trail in Colorado where a solo hiker was fatally attacked ended Monday after authorities killed two of the predators — including one with human DNA on its paws — but could not find a third. The victim of the New Year's Day attack was identified as a 4 After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism 01/05/2026 08:03pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hasn't minced words about the larger message he's trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit the deposed Venezuelan leader and his wife to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges. “America Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs 01/05/2026 08:01pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Dave Canales noticed an incoming call from Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper on Sunday, he excitedly picked up his iPhone and said, 'Is this the owner of the NFC South champions?" Tepper chuckled at the response. It's been a long time coming for Tepper whose Pan Provisional election results show Central Africa Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra won a third term 01/05/2026 07:59pm • BANGUI, Central Africa Republic (AP) — Provisional election results show Central Africa Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra won a third term.