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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…
Nets, NBA reviewing Irving's actions after video of party
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets and the NBA are looking into Kyrie Irving's actions after a video showed the point guard at an indoor family gathering while not wearing a mask.
Palmeiras plays Copa Libertadores final despite 2nd-leg loss
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Palmeiras has advanced to the Copa Libertadores final despite losing 2-0 to Argentinian soccer power River Plate on Tuesday in the second leg of the semifinal.
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Tennessee's Ty Chandler transferring to North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Running back Ty Chandler is transferring to North Carolina for his final season of eligibility after graduating from Tennessee.
Oregon Gov. Brown expands vaccinations to age 65 and up
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said after guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tuesday, Oregon will expand COVID-19 vaccination to include people age 65 and and older.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
UN official: Terrorists using pandemic to stoke extremism
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. counter-terrorism chief warned Tuesday that terrorists are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic and appealing to new “racially, ethnically and politically motivated violent extremist grou…
Boston College hits 18 3-pointers, beats Miami 84-62
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Jay Heath scored a career-high 27 points, Rich Kelly added 25 and Boston College made a season-high 18 3-pointers, beating Miami 84-62 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus' toll
LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced television hospital shows to confront a key question — could the biggest medical crisis in recent decades be ignored in favor of escapism for viewers?
Rams rookie RB Akers heating up on way to chilly Green Bay
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cam Akers grew up in Mississippi, and his football journey has taken him to Tallahassee and Los Angeles.
MLS still waiting to hear from players on new CBA proposal
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday that the MLS Players Association hasn't responded yet to the league’s proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement.
James scores 26 as Lakers roll over Rockets 117-100
HOUSTON (AP) — LeBron James scored 26 points in just more than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in a 117-100 rout of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption
JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of Israeli protesters carrying lit torches, megaphones and flags gathered at dawn Wednesday outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's official residence to highlight his corruption trial, …
Transfers help Hoosiers rebuild offensive, defensive lines
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers have beefed up their offensive and defensive lines with the addition of transfers Ryder Anderson and Zach Carpenter, who will both be eligible this fall.