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Westbound Winchester rest area closed until further notice
MOSES LAKE — The Winchester rest area west of Moses Lake will be closed for an undetermined length of time as Wash…
4 Oregon counties moved back to ‘Extreme Risk’ category
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Four Oregon counties are moving back to the extreme risk category after COVID-19 cases there increased. Gov. Brown said Tuesday that Baker, Clatsop, Coos and Morrow counties will move from high r…
North Korea ends party meeting with calls for nuclear might
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed all-out efforts to bolster his country's nuclear deterrent during a major ruling party meeting where he earlier laid out plans to work toward salvagin…
Lions acquire Washington LB Shaun Dion Hamilton off waivers
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions acquired linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton off waivers from Washington.
Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing set for Jan. 19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Finance Committee announced Tuesday that it will hold a confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen on Jan. 19.
The Latest: Jazz-Wizards game postponed because of COVID-19
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EXPLAINER: How Trump's 2nd impeachment will unfold
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected to impeach President Donald Trump for his encouragement of supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, a vote that would make him the first American president to be impeached tw…
Wisconsin state superintendent candidate remains on ballot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A candidate for Wisconsin state superintendent whose candidacy was challenged because she used the title “Dr.” in front of her name on nomination papers will remain on the ballot, the Wisconsin…
Iowa governor requests full-time classroom learning option
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday night that she will ask lawmakers to immediately send her a bill to sign into law that would require schools to offer parents the option of having their c…
Virginia's Capitol Square to close on annual lobbying day
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Amid reports of possible armed protests at state capitals across the country, Virginia officials plan to close Capitol Square in Richmond to the public Monday, an annual day for constituents to…
FBI says it warned about prospect of violence ahead of riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last week's breach of the U.S. Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence, U.S. officials said, contradicting earlier statements tha…
Nebraska lawmakers may bar media from closed-door meetings
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A decades-old rule designed to promote transparency and accountability in the Nebraska Legislature could be in jeopardy under a proposal presented Tuesday to a committee of state lawmakers.
What now? Steelers face uncertain future after quick exit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers left no doubt last spring.
Tigers avoid arbitration with Fulmer, reach 1-year deal
DETROIT (AP) — Right-hander Michael Fulmer and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday to a $3.1 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration.
The Latest: Wichita, Kan., is resuming in-person classes
WICHITA, Kan. — Students in Wichita, Kan., are resuming in-person learning, and bars and restaurants in the Kansas City area can stay open later while keeping limits on capacity because of the pandemic.
Tyson Summers out as defensive coordinator at Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Tyson Summers is out as defensive coordinator at Colorado after two seasons.