COVID outbreak persists at Cumberland County Jail

Sheriff Kevin Joyce also addressed a liability waiver that staff had circulated to some inmates in response to the outbreak.

NFL notebook: Jaguars’ Urban Meyer says he’s not a candidate at Notre Dame

"I'm committed to the Jaguars and doing the best we can to turn this thing around," says first-year coach Urban Meyer.

Looking Back on Dec. 8

NBA roundup: 76ers hold off Magic, 101-96

Philadelphia needs free throws in the final minute to beat Orlando, which has just four wins.

Merck COVID pill effective, but experts will review safety, FDA says

Government scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity to developing fetuses.

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

A coronavirus variant recently identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.

The Way it is

South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike

Scientists say it is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread among young people in the country’s most populous province.

U.K. archeologists unearth ‘extraordinary’ Roman mosaic displaying scenes from Homer’s ‘Iliad’

Sports Digest: First round of inaugural season of the DP World Tour suspended by bad weather

Angel Hidalgo of Spain shares the lead after shooting 6-under 65 at the Joburg Open.