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Family History Fair helps people explore their roots
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a Family History Fair Saturday…
Vignettes from life of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vignettes from the life and career of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. He died Thursday at age 93.
Entire state to remain in Phase 1 under new COVID-19 plan
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that all eight regions in the state’s new COVID-19 recovery plan will remain in the first phase until at least Jan. 18.
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…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
Pistons rally from 23 down, beat Suns 110-105 in OT
DETROIT (AP) — Even while losing seven of their first eight games, the Detroit Pistons competed. None of those defeats was by more than 15 points.
Davis scores 15 to carry FIU past Middle Tennessee 68-55
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Radshad Davis had 15 points as Florida International topped Middle Tennessee 68-55 on Friday night.
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.'
Review: 'The Prophets' spotlights two enslaved men in love
“The Prophets,” by Robert Jones Jr. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
Michael Apted, director of ‘Up’ documentary series, dies
Michael Apted, the acclaimed British director of the “Up” documentary series and films as diverse as the Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough,” has died. He w…
PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including “I, Claudius” and “Elizabeth R" and po…
Benjamin leads UAB over Southern Miss 72-60
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Benjamin had 17 points as UAB topped Southern Miss 72-60 on Friday night.
Oregon National Guard to support COVID-19 vaccinations
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of people received COVID-19 vaccines Friday at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in a mass vaccination that the doctor in charge called “the most meaningful work of my career.”
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.
Almonacy lifts Appalachian State past Georgia Southern 66-63
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Almonacy had 14 points off the bench to carry Appalachian State to a 66-63 win over Georgia Southern on Friday night.
US consumer borrowing advanced 4.4% in November with gains in auto and student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer borrowing advanced 4.4% in November with gains in auto and student loans.