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Of the weekend's four NFL playoff games, the Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans matchup averaged the least number of viewers.

Russell Vought, acting director of the White House budget office, said customary rules will be changed to make the payments possible. About three-quarters of taxpayers receive annual refunds, giving them an incentive to file their returns early.

The groups say the EPA's handling of the site formerly used by electronics manufacturer Amphenol involved "serious mismanagement."

China sounded a positive note ahead of talks with U.S. trade officials this week on a sprawling trade dispute, but the two sides face lengthy wrangling over technology and their future relationship.

Indiana officials have approved new rules to rein in a state agency that awarded grants intended for struggling veterans to its own employees.

U.S. employers dramatically stepped up their hiring in December in an encouraging display of strength for an economy. And average hourly pay improved 3.2 percent from a year ago.

Should it drag into February, the slowdown in government activity could help shake confidence and cause businesses and consumers to stop spending.

Sales of new vehicles in the United States rose slightly in 2018, defying predictions and highlighting a strong economy.

The state GOP said Holcomb ended 2018 with more campaign cash in the bank that any previous second-year governor.