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Ephrata sees one-time revenue boost, but sales tax under budget projection
EPHRATA — Three-quarters of the way through the year, the city of Ephrata is spending slightly less than projected…
Belgian judge asked to investigate death of young Black man
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors have requested the appointment of an investigative judge following the death of a 23-year-old Black man who was detained by police last week in Brussels.
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Northwest storm causes wind damage, landslide, power outages
SEATTLE (AP) — A powerful wind storm rolled through the Pacific Northwest leaving a trail of damage -- including nearly blowing a semi off a bridge, a landslide and more than 500,000 people without power.
Irish PM sorry for 'profound wrong' of unwed mothers homes
LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s prime minster issued a formal state apology Wednesday to the thousands of unmarried women and their children who endured pain, shame and stigma at church-run institutions, saying his governm…
The Latest: Dems say Trump message to mob was unmistakable
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Defiance of virus dining bans grows as restaurants flounder
BORING, Ore. (AP) — A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses zipped in and out of the kitchen trying to keep up with orders as …
The Latest: Putin orders expansion of vaccination effort
MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to expand the vaccination effort.
LA real estate investors buy David Cassidy's Florida home
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Los Angeles-based real estate investor has purchased the six-bedroom South Florida home that belonged to the late teen idol David Cassidy, and hopes to give it a fresh look on televis…
Intel replaces its chief executive after 2 years
Intel is replacing its CEO after only two years, but it has been a rough stretch for the chipmaker.
AP sources: Eagles won't be penalized for QB decisions
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles won’t be penalized after the NFL looked into the way the team handled its quarterback decisions in the final regular-season game against Washington, two people familiar w…
Rare Tintin comic book art set to sell for millions in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Not even the coronavirus can get in the way of intrepid Belgian reporter and comic book legend Tintin.
Stocks waver between small gains and losses on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Major stock indexes were wavering between small gains and losses in early trading on Wall Street as investors kept a close eye on impeachment proceedings in Washington and looked ahead to companies …
Gym fined $127K for violating state coronavirus restrictions
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has fined a Salem gym nearly $127,000 for remaining open in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.
Review: Buried treasure, impending war and loss in ‘The Dig’
Just before the outbreak of the World War II, a small-time archeologist was hired by a local woman to excavate her land. The thought was that it possibly contained some Viking remnants. But what was unearthed in th…
Sarah, Duchess of York, to publish debut historical romance
LONDON (AP) — Sarah, the Duchess of York, has landed a book deal for her debut novel for adults, a historical romance fictionalizing the life and loves of her great-great-great aunt.