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‘We’re present and we love them’
MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics raised more than $57,000 at its annual dinner and auction Saturday night, and the mone…
Federal prosecutor in Philadelphia resigns as Trump departs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia said Thursday he will step down next week when President Donald Trump leaves office.
More NC towns expand LGBT employment, commerce protections
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — More North Carolina towns have approved expanded non-discrimination ordinances for LGBT people, the result of the recent expiration of a 3 1/2-year ban on such rules by local governments.
Greek police clash with protesters over campus police plan
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police have used tear gas to disperse crowds at a rally in Athens organized to protest plans to set up a state security division at university campuses.
Arizona Gov. Ducey to attend Biden inauguration
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will attend the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president and vice president, the Republican governor announced Thursday.
New Mexico capital city gears up for possible protests
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Fencing has been erected outside the New Mexico Statehouse and other government buildings as officials prepare for political unrest ahead of the upcoming legislative session and the presidenti…
UK fishers cry foul as Brexit red tape leaves catch rotting
LONDON (AP) — British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of Brexit. But now some say they face ruin because of new red tape imposed by the U.K.'s departure from the European Union.
High Court rules for city of Chicago in vehicle impound case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says that when a person's car has been impounded and they file for bankruptcy, the car does not have to be immediately returned.
Unclear who presides at Trump trial if he's out of office
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Constitution says the chief justice is to preside at the impeachment trial of a president. But what about an ex-president?
Minnesota health officials wait on feds for vaccine guidance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials say they're waiting for more information from the federal government on its new guidance to expand who's eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Iran tests missiles under apparent watch of US nuclear sub
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired cruise missiles Thursday as part of a naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported, under surveillance of what appeared to be a U.S. nuclear submarine dispatch…
The Latest: Biden coronavirus plan to stress vaccines, masks
WILMINGTON, Del. — A coronavirus action plan from President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.
Embed-Hottest Year, ADVISORY
HOTTEST YEAR — Charts. Digital embeds for two charts. One shows the yearly global temperatures compared to the 20th century average of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. The second shows the ranking by heat of years. Scientist…
Tyler Hubbard, Tim McGraw call for unity on new duet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Isolating alone on his tour bus parked outside his home last year, Tyler Hubbard, one-half of the popular country duo Florida Georgia Line, felt weighed down with emotion about the division …
Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the magic duo Siegfried & Roy who entertained millions with illusions using rare animals, has died in Las Vegas, his longtime publicist tells The Asso…
Isolated at home, California woman connects by giving
Even as she fights cancer and struggles with a rare lung disease, Corinna Dewar thinks of helping others.