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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…
Teenage winger Amad Diallo completes move to Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United completed the signing of teenager Amad Diallo from Atalanta on Thursday, with the winger signing a contract until 2025 with the option of a further year.
Minor carries Merrimack past Sacred Heart 97-90 in OT
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Minor had a career-high 20 points plus 12 rebounds as Merrimack defeated Sacred Heart 97-90 in overtime on Thursday night in their season opener.
No. 8 Texas A&M women beat No. 10 Kentucky 77-60
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jordan Nixon scored a career-high 19 points to lead No. 8 Texas A&M to a 77-60 win over No. 10 Kentucky on Thursday night.
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in the two more-contagious variants of the coronavirus that have erupted in Britain and South Africa.
Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling novelist, dead at 59
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Jerome Dickey, the bestselling novelist who blended crime, romance and eroticism in “Sister, Sister,” “Waking With Enemies” and dozens of other stories about contemporary Black life, has died a…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol
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Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Outdoor hockey traditions under shadow of climate change
KINGMAN, Alberta (AP) — Larry Asp grew up playing shinny outside in this tiny rural town he calls home again after 40 years away. Since returning, he also holds the keys to the outdoor “Rink of Dreams” that gives t…
Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield hasn't thrown a football in four days. The Browns haven't practiced this week.
Even with empty stadiums, NFL still a ratings monster
Regular-season ratings for NFL games declined this season following two straight years of increases. But in a year that saw the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and a presidential election, the 7% decrease is…
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Friday:
Crowd breaks fence at Washington governor's mansion
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.
Woman dies in suspected New Zealand shark attack
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A woman has died in what appears to be New Zealand’s first fatal shark attack in eight years, police said on Friday.
Review: 'Bone Canyon' another first-rate police procedural
“Bone Canyon,” by Lee Goldberg (Thomas & Mercer)