Kevin West

Elan Corp. said late Monday it plans to take $400 million in noncash charges in the third quarter related to its investment portfolio and remaining guarantees on the sale of financial assets by one of its special- purpose entities.

A report out Tuesday says a member of the Georgia parole board helped former state Senator Ralph David Abernathy III win early release for a prison inmate.

A federal grand jury has indicted a former Clemmons man accused of stealing the identities of university professors in North Carolina, Georgia and Illinois.

A new law intended to curb high-interest loans aimed mainly at the poor and elderly takes effect on Tuesday.

Tim Salmon and the Anaheim Angels haven't waited forever to play in the postseason. It only feels that way.

Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire felt thankful just to go to spring training, so reaching the postseason is a huge plus.

Vanderbilt coach Bobby Johnson announced Monday night that starting quarterback Jay Cutler has been suspended indefinitely for an unspecified violation of team rules.

The Rebels' quarterback has displayed a flair for late-game heroics during his 21-game career. Manning led the Rebels to three fourth-quarter comeback victories last season, his first as a starter.

Tennessee's starting tailback, Cedric Houston, will miss Saturday's game against Arkansas because of a torn ligament in his left thumb.

South Carolina's top tackler and starting center need surgery. There's no sure date when it's best receiver will return.