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Ten injured in Mattawa-area bus collision
MATTAWA — Ten people were injured, with nine transported to local hospitals, after a bus driver allegedly failed t…
Lawsuit seeks more protection for endangered right whales
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Conservation groups filed suit Wednesday against the federal government, saying it has taken too long to act on proposals to expand protections for critically endangered right whales.
The Latest: Spain reports nearly 38,900 daily virus cases
MADRID — Spain reported 38,869 coronavirus infections and 195 deaths on Wednesday.
Facing 2nd impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone
WASHINGTON (AP) — His place in the history books about to be rewritten, President Donald Trump awaited his second impeachment -- something no other president has faced -- largely alone and silent.
The Latest: McConnell is undecided on impeachment vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
California opens scarce vaccines to those 65 and older
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Housing advocates call on Biden to extend eviction ban
BOSTON (AP) — Housing advocates around the country staked out courthouses and held rallies Wednesday, calling on the incoming Biden administration to extend and strengthen the current federal ban on evictions.
Wall Street drifts higher; Treasury yields slow their rise
Stocks notched modest gains Wednesday following another choppy day of trading on Wall Street, leaving the market near its recent record highs.
McConnell says in letter to colleagues that he has not decided how to vote on Trump's impeachment at trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — McConnell says in letter to colleagues that he has not decided how to vote on Trump's impeachment at trial.
SC hospitals slammed with calls as vaccine access expands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hours after South Carolina opened up access to the coronavirus vaccine for seniors Wednesday morning, people trying to schedule their shots inundated hospitals and the health department with t…
Foden enhances reputation with Man City winner over Brighton
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Phil Foden enhanced his growing reputation with a superb individual goal to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday, becoming his team’s top scorer in the Premier League…
Tomlin: a lot of work ahead after Steelers' playoff flameout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin understands change is inevitable, though the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach also knows his organization has avoided it more than most.
Israel's benefactor Adelson leaves controversial legacy
JERUSALEM (AP) — Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson is mourned by official Israel as a powerful benefactor with direct access to U.S. presidents. Others on Wednesday saw a legacy tinged with controversy and t…
FIFA details depths of sexual abuse case in Haitian soccer
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA released details Wednesday of its investigation into systematic sexual abuse of female soccer players in Haiti, saying there were 14 alleged victims of the national federation’s president.
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn fan Bryan Jackson says he thought his taste buds were safe when he joked last week on Twitter that he'd drink a spoonful of hot sauce if his Huskies came from behind to beat Marquette.
Kansas governor's budget includes proposals GOP has rejected
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly outlined a proposed annual budget Wednesday that includes a tax increase and two other major initiatives likely to be rejected by the Republican-controlled Kansas Leg…