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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns, Julius Peppers returned his second interception of the season for a score, and the Green Bay Packers defense stuffed the high-octane Philadelphia Eagles for a 53-20 rout Sunday.

The twenty inches of snowfall in the Northwoods last week has drummed up some early enthusiasm for winter sports.

The State Department has taken the unprecedented step of shutting down its entire unclassified email system as technicians repair possible damage from a hacker attack.

A week after dismantling the Bears at Lambeau Field, the Packers are back at it again this week. Green Bay leads the Eagles 30-6 at halftime in a showdown that features two of the top teams in the NFC.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Family members of a U.S. aid worker purportedly beheaded by Islamic State group militants say they are aware of reports regarding the death of their "treasured son" but are awaiting government authentication.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Family members of a U.S. aid worker purportedly beheaded by Islamic State group militants say they are aware of reports regarding the death of their "treasured son" but are awaiting government authentication.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Family members of a U.S. aid worker purportedly beheaded by Islamic State group militants say they are aware of reports regarding the death of their "treasured son" but are awaiting government authentication.

Even colder and windier weather will hit early in the week.  There won't be any heavy snow except up in the Lake Superior Snow Belts. 

Even colder and windier weather will hit early in the week.  There won't be any heavy snow except up in the Lake Superior Snow Belts. 

Even colder and windier weather will hit early in the week.  There won't be any heavy snow except up in the Lake Superior Snow Belts. 

Starting guards T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton are both active for the Green Bay Packers for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lang is dealing with a left ankle injury, while Sitton has a toe injury.

Sam Dekker scored 18 points and No. 3 Wisconsin started out fast Sunday in an 89-45 victory over Chattanooga.

A week after dismantling their arch-rival in primetime, another defining test faces the Packers today at Lambeau field. Green Bay (6-3) takes on NFC foe Philadelphia (7-2) today at 3:25 p.m. in a game that could go a long way in determining playoff seeding in the NFC.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin health officials say 38 people associated with the Durand High School football team became sick in an outbreak caused by raw milk served at a potluck dinner.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Family members of a U.S. aid worker purportedly beheaded by Islamic State group militants say they are aware of reports regarding the death of their "treasured son" but are awaiting government authentication.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republicans are moving quickly on a school accountability bill, with plans for it to be introduced as early as next month.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republicans are moving quickly on a school accountability bill, with plans for it to be introduced as early as next month.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republicans are moving quickly on a school accountability bill, with plans for it to be introduced as early as next month.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. official who brought two American prisoners home from North Korea a week ago has filled in some details of the secret mission.

HOLIDAY, Fla. (AP) -- A third hole has formed in in the driveway of a Tampa Bay-area neighborhood and swallowed a car to its bumper.