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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…
Arizona to open COVID-19 vaccination site at NFL stadium
PHOENIX (AP) — A new COVID-19 vaccination site will open Monday at the suburban Phoenix stadium that is home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals as the state with the worst diagnosis rate in the U.S. moves to expand the…
1 apparently dead in police shooting near Minneapolis
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. (AP) — State and local investigators were at the scene of an apparent fatal police shooting in the Minneapolis suburb of Robbinsdale on Friday, but hours after the incident, authorities still had…
Avs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the top
The team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter the Stanley Cup semifinals in prime, title-winning position.
Days of heavy rain cause flooding in western Albania
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Heavy rain in Albania over the past three days has flooded thousands of acres of fields, blocked roads and forced authorities to evacuate scores of people, officials said Friday.
Woman who wrongly accused Black teen is arrested, apologizes
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him while being filmed at a New York City hotel apologized but defended her actions in a television interview conducted…
US consumer credit up 4.4% in November, best in 5 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer borrowing rose 4.4% in November, its strongest showing in five months, led by strong gains in auto and student loans that offset a drop in credit card borrowing.
Louisiana hospital bed shortage as COVID-19 surge worsens
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As a slow distribution of the coronavirus vaccine rolls out across Louisiana, hospital leaders warned Wednesday that they are running dangerously short of beds because of the influx of COVID…
Biden doesn't take position on Trump's possible impeachment
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that President Donald Trump isn't “fit for the job,” but he repeatedly refused to endorse growing Democratic calls that he be impeached for a second tim…
Trump to skip Biden swearing-in — Biden's fine with that
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will skip President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, refusing to fulfill the outgoing president's traditional role in the peaceful transition of power and unde…
Alaska Supreme Court hears Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court should order a new election in a state House race lost by Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, his attorney argues, saying state election officials did not properl…
Semiconductor shortage forces automobile production cuts
DETROIT (AP) — A widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts is forcing major auto companies to halt or slow vehicle production just as they were recovering from pandemic-related factory shutdowns.
Miami coroner reviewing doctor's death 2 weeks after vaccine
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The medical examiner's office in Miami is looking into the death of a doctor who died about two weeks after getting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Friday.
Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen
Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce were unanimous choices Friday for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.
Opera and theater's Prototype Festival pushed mostly online
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the world’s top festivals of contemporary opera and theater has shifted format because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Army head says Nat. Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense leaders are reviewing restrictions on the use of force by National Guard members and could allow troops to carry batons or guns in Washington, D.C., as they brace for more protests and pos…