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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…
New York state lawmaker arrested, accused of choking wife
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York lawmaker in charge of the state Senate’s crime victims committee was arrested Tuesday, police said, after he was accused of choking his estranged wife amid an ongoing divorce case.
Trump takes no responsibility for riot, visits Texas
ALAMO, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters to march on t…
The Latest: Pence acknowledges 'our time' coming to an end
The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local)
US shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a slower-than-hoped coronavirus vaccine rollout, the Trump administration abruptly shifted gears Tuesday to speed the delivery of shots to more people. The move came as cases and deaths sur…
Sun give coach/GM Curt Miller 4-year contract extension
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Sun have agreed to a four-year contract extension with Curt Miller that is designed to keep the team's coach and general manager in the fold through the 2024 season.
Teacher killing trial makes detour to Georgia Supreme Court
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's highest court heard arguments Tuesday on whether taxpayers should cover portions of the legal defense for a man facing trial in the 2005 slaying of a high school teacher whose disappearance…
Nevada lawmaker resigns amid campaign finance investigation
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada lawmaker resigned amid an investigation involving the use of campaign contributions that prompted law enforcement to raid his home in May.
Some Uber, Lyft drivers sue over California ballot measure
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drivers for app-based ride-hailing and delivery services filed a lawsuit Tuesday to overturn a California ballot initiative that makes them independent contractors instead of employees eligible f…
Her past: Billie Eilish photo book coming in May
NEW YORK (AP) — At age 19, Billie Eilish is already looking back.
Colliton agrees to 2-year extension as Blackhawks coach
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeremy Colliton replaced a beloved figure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Then his first full season with the team was interrupted by a pandemic.
Wizards cancel practice, NBA postpones 4th game amid virus
The Washington Wizards said Tuesday that two of their players are going on the NBA's health and safety protocols list and Orlando's game in Boston on Wednesday has been called off, the latest items in a wave of bad…
Official: Africa securing close to 300 million vaccine doses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The African Union has secured close to 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in the largest such agreement yet for Africa, a continental official said Tuesday.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine brings 'light on horizon,' Murphy says
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The COVID-19 vaccine is giving New Jersey a sense of promise that people will be able to gather and celebrate together again, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday during his third State of the State a…
Mental illness issues could halt execution of female inmate
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday halted this week’s executions of two inmates who were diagnosed with COVID-19, the last two federal executions scheduled under President Donald Trump.