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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…
Pinkney lifts Quinnipiac past Manhattan 84-79 in 2OT
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Seth Pinkney had 16 points, nine rebounds and four blocks as Quinnipiac edged past Manhattan 84-79 in double overtime on Friday night.
Jones carries Coastal Carolina past South Alabama 78-65
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — DeVante’ Jones had 26 points as Coastal Carolina topped South Alabama 78-65 on Friday night.
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Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Preston carries Liberty past Kennesaw State 69-63
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Blake Preston posted 17 points as Liberty extended its home winning streak to seven games, defeating Kennesaw State 69-63 on Friday night.
Jackson, Rollins carry Toledo over Ohio 95-78
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Marreon Jackson had 18 points as Toledo won its seventh straight game, getting past Ohio 95-78 on Friday night.
Saints rule out Hendrickson, Easton vs. Bears
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have ruled out sack leader Trey Hendrickson and offensive guard Nick Easton for Sunday’s playoff game against Chicago.
The Latest: Mexico records new high for cases for 3rd day
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has posted its third straight day of a new high for coronavirus infections, with 14,362 newly confirmed cases and a near-record of 1,038 more deaths.
San Diego aims to vaccinate 5,000 health care workers daily
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego County is opening what it calls a “vaccination superstation” that aims to inject up to 5,000 health care workers daily with a COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.
California governor's budget booms despite pandemic problems
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is again swimming in money.
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.
Lawyers: Woman on US death row not competent for execution
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for the only woman on federal death row are asking a judge to halt her execution and arguing she isn’t competent and can’t be put to death.
Penn State replaces offensive coordinator after one season
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has hired Mike Yurcich as offensive coordinator, replacing Kirk Ciarrocca after one year with the former Texas and Ohio State assistant.
Chicago police union head apologizes for defending mob
CHICAGO (AP) — The president of the Chicago Police officers’ union apologized Friday for defending the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol and downplaying this week's violence that left four people dead.
Deaths force Vegas-area mortuaries to use storage trailers
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Funeral homes and the county coroner in Las Vegas are preparing for a post-holiday spike in coronavirus deaths by adding storage space — including refrigerated trailers with special shelving — for …
US judge blocks Trump administration’s sweeping asylum rules
PHOENIX (AP) — A U.S. judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of asylum restrictions less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.