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Ephrata PD chief, city reach separation agreement after dispute over leadership, communication
EPHRATA — When former Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch submitted a letter Sept. 15 seeking a separation agreement wi…
Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians drafted and developed Francisco Lindor, who blossomed into an All-Star shortstop and one of baseball's best all-around players.
Alabama's Smith, Ohio State's Fields lead all-bowl team
Alabama and Ohio State advanced to the championship game in part because their best players delivered huge performances in their respective semifinals.
Brady vs. Young showdown highlights Buccaneers at Washington
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Running off the field after Washington clinched a spot in the playoffs, Chase Young couldn't contain his excitement about who's up next.
Australia swelters through 4th-hottest year in 2020
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record despite the usually cooling impact in recent months of the La Nina climate pattern, the nation’s weather bureau said on F…
Report: 2 Portland hospitals waste COVID-19 vaccine doses
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Portland hospitals threw out more than three dozen doses of the COVID-19 vaccine altogether and state health officials were initially not aware of the wasted shots, according to a report.
The Latest: Biden places blame for Capitol violence on Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on
Capitol Siege, ADVISORY
There is a heavy police presence at the Capitol a day after a violent mob stormed the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting to confirm Joe Biden’s presidential win and the political fallout continues, with Facebook ban…
Tom Brady's 11-5 Bucs at Alex Smith's 7-9 Washington in NFC
TAMPA BAY (11-5) at WASHINGTON (7-9)
France speeds up jabs for elderly, spaces doses by 6 weeks
PARIS (AP) — Facing criticism over a slow roll-out of virus vaccines — with barely 500 people vaccinated in the first week — France’s government pledged Thursday to speed up jabs for the elderly.
WHO blames spiked Italy report on error, "overlooked" rule
ROME (AP) — The World Health Organization denied Thursday that Italian officials pressured it to spike a report into Italy’s coronavirus response but said the U.N. agency should have shared the document with Italy'…
The Latest: Transportation Secretary Chao resigns after riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on
Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrection
NEW YORK (AP) — Black Lives Matter protests, 2020: Overwhelming force from law enforcement in dozens of cities. Chemical dispersants. Rubber bullets and hand-to-hand combat with largely peaceful crowds and some unr…
EXPLAINER: Transfer of power under 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's role in
Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts
After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric
Cameras, equipment supply among nursing home proposals
The ability to install cameras in rooms, a statewide visitation policy and full-time infection control specialists are among recommendations by members of a committee considering pandemic-inspired changes at Connec…