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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…
Cruise companies postpone Alaska trips amid virus guidelines
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Holland America and Princess Cruises announced pauses on planned sailings in Alaska waters in response to health guidelines established since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Latest: House Dems mulling fast-track Trump impeachment
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The U.S. has recorded more than 4,000 daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time.
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has recorded more than 4,000 daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time.
UFC fighter accused of stabbing his 2 sisters in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — An Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts fighter is accused of stabbing his two sisters early Thursday as they slept in a spare bedroom in his apartment because a “higher po…
SunPower will close factory in Hillsboro, lay off 170
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — SunPower said Thursday it will close the former SolarWorld factory in Hillsboro, laying off 170 people in ongoing manufacturing setbacks at the site.
Ukraine imposes virus lockdown that many say came too late
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Friday imposed a broad lockdown aimed at containing surging coronavirus infections, but some cities appeared to be largely ignoring the restrictions and critics said the move was wor…
Villa-Liverpool game to go ahead despite virus outbreak
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ten players from Aston Villa's squad are isolating after testing positive for the coronavirus, forcing the club to field youth players for its FA Cup match against Liverpool on Friday.
Woman who accused Black teen of stealing phone is arrested
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who falsely accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and then tackled him at a New York City hotel was arrested in her home state of California.
UK investigates Google's plan to revamp Chrome browser
LONDON (AP) — Britain's competition watchdog said Friday it launched an investigation into Google's plan to overhaul its ad data system over worries it could leave even less room for rivals in the online ad industr…
NFL awards 13 new grants under Inspire Change initiative
The NFL expanded its social Justice initiative
The Latest: Britain OKs Moderna coronavirus vaccine
LONDON — Britain has authorized a coronavirus vaccine developed by Moderna, the third to be licensed for use in the country.
Daughter of slain Sri Lankan journalist files UN complaint
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A daughter of a slain Sri Lankan journalist filed a complaint Friday with the United Nations Human Rights Committee over alleged government involvement in her father’s death 12 years ago.
US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and…
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No progress in talks between farmers, Indian government
NEW DELHI (AP) — Representatives of the Indian government and tens of thousands of protesting farmers failed to make progress Friday in their eighth round of talks over the farmers' demand that new agricultural ref…