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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…
Estonia's PM resigns over corruption scandal in his party
HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia’s prime minister resigned Wednesday over a corruption scandal involving a key official of his Center Party suspected of accepting a private donation for the party in exchange for a political…
Environmental groups threaten to sue over oil terminal work
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two environmental groups are threatening to file suit against Zenith Energy over construction work at its oil terminal in Portland.
Kentucky basketball walk-on, pitcher Ben Jordan dies at 22
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says Ben Jordan, a right-handed pitcher who played last season on the men’s basketball team because of a shortage of players, has died. He was 22 years old.
Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Anthony Castonzo first arrived in Indianapolis in 2011, he figured he'd be a short-timer.
USC thwarts UC Riverside's upset claim with 67-62 win in OT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evan Mobley scored 20 points with 11 rebounds and Isaiah Mobley scored 16 with 12 and Southern California escaped an upset bid by UC Riverside, beating the Highlanders 67-62 in overtime on Tuesda…
Embiid scores 45, Mathias wins it for 76ers in OT on 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pick a position, Joel Embiid got to the basket at will and continued to stir early-season MVP hype. Dakota Mathias needed only one open look to squeeze his way into Embiid's personal highlight r…
'Wildly silly,' perceptive Amber Ruffin earns TV spotlight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you're someday in need of a plus-one to liven an unpromising party, consider Amber Ruffin. In fact, skip the party and just hang with Ruffin, whose weekly comedy show is proving her to be exce…
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fresh off a national title with Alabama, Steve Sarkisian plans big changes to Texas' football program.
Grady scores 21 to carry Davidson over Saint Joseph's 80-66
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Kellan Grady had 21 points as Davidson topped Saint Joseph’s 80-66 on Tuesday night.
Fabinho: Resurgent United not Liverpool's only title rival
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool midfielder Fabinho believes new Premier League leader Manchester United is just one of four potential title rivals this season.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Christon lifts Grambling past Alcorn St. 79-74
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Cameron Christon tied his career high with 24 points as Grambling narrowly defeated Alcorn State 79-74 on Tuesday night.
Cuomo pitches rapid testing to open restaurants, theaters
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he wants to start opening restaurants, theaters and offices by launching rapid testing sites in New York City and eventually at hundreds of new sites in …
Johnson, Hopkins voice support for Watson amid trade rumors
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins have weighed in on reports that Deshaun Watson is unhappy and wants to be traded by the Houston Texans.
Her past: Billie Eilish photo book coming in May
NEW YORK (AP) — At age 19, Billie Eilish is already looking back.