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Options detailed for Othello Community Pool repairs, upgrades
OTHELLO — Othello residents may be asked to approve or reject a construction bond for a new Othello Community Pool…
Analysis: A GOP reckoning after turning blind eye to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the heart of the
Oil companies lock in drilling, challenging Biden on climate
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — In the closing months of the Trump administration, energy companies stockpiled enough drilling permits for western public lands to keep pumping oil for years and undercut President-elect Joe …
US sanctions prominent Iraqi politician over rights abuses
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on a prominent Iraqi politician and security official, accusing him of serious human rights abuses.
Trump to honor Belichick with Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will present one of the nation's highest civilian honors to Bill Belichick, the football coach of the New England Patriots and the only coach to win six Super Bowl titles.
Africa exceeds 3 million COVID-19 cases, 30% in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Africa passed the milestone of 3 million confirmed cases COVID-19 on Sunday, including more than 72,000 deaths, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Capitol police were overrun, little defense against rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protest…
Congress, LA take divergent paths after COVID test warning
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will continue using a coronavirus test that federal regulators warned may produce false results while Congress, which has used the same test, is seeking an alternative.
Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Arizona governor to open Legislature's 2021 session remotely
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will present his annual state of the state address Monday remotely as the Legislature foregoes its ceremonial opening day joint session because of the coronavirus pandemic.
US Consulate a turning point for disputed Western Sahara
DAKHLA, Western Sahara (AP) — Trawlers pack the bustling Western Saharan port of Dakhla, where fish scales glisten from workers’ arms as they roll up their nets and buyers shout bids in a sprawling auction warehous…
Algeria leader back to Germany for COVID-19-linked treatment
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune returned Sunday to Germany, where he spent two months for treatment of a COVID-19 infection, this time to treat a related foot problem, the presidency…
US safety agency rejects petition to recall Tesla vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has rejected a request to investigate unintended acceleration in Tesla electric vehicles, saying the acceleration was caused by drivers pushing the wrong peda…
Twitter permanently suspends Trump from its platform, citing 'risk of further incitement of violence'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter permanently suspends Trump from its platform, citing 'risk of further incitement of violence.'
US diplomats in extraordinary protest against Trump for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a highly unusual move, American diplomats have drafted two cables condemning President Donald Trump’s incitement of the deadly assault on the Capitol and calling for administration officials to…
How major stock indexes fared Friday
Major stock indexes closed at new highs on Wall Street Friday, leaving the market with solid gains for the first week of the year.