The Associated Press

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's pick to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate. That's according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke before an announcement.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is removing the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.

The 39-year-old from Cincinnati had been weighing a campaign for Ohio governor in 2026 and hoped to build his policy portfolio as partner to billionaire Elon Musk leading a non-governmental effort to cut federal government spending, regulations and personnel.

While these Buckeyes (13-2) certainly slowed down, they are getting ready for their school-record 16th game. That will be for the national championship against Notre Dame (14-1) on Monday night in Atlanta.

The 16-game season didn't come out of nowhere. Expanding the CFP to 12 teams meant that the teams in the national championship game would have to play either three or four games — depending on whether they got a first-round bye or not.

Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl.

The Browns have insurance that protects Watson’s contract. If he's out for the season, they can recoup some money and get some salary-cap relief.

Police say Sean Higgins had a history of road rage and was impaired after drinking five or six beers. Higgins said he had been driving around for two hours, sometimes talking by phone with a friend, after an upsetting conversation with his mother.

The Browns said Monday that Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, and don't know if he'll be available in 2025.

Army Cpl. Fred B. McGee, of Steubenville, is being recognized for his gallantry and intrepidity near Tang-Wan-Ni, Korea, on June 16, 1952. Kenneth J. David, of Girard, drew enemy fire away from injured comrades and onto himself, becoming wounded by a satchel charge while fighting in Vietnam on May 7, 1970.