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Bartrand leads assessor race in preliminary results
EPHRATA — Preliminary election results show Grant County Assessor Candidate Anson Bartrand leading over challenger…
2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid are fired
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has hired Atlanta’s former chief to lead its police department after months of unrest over the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, and fired two more officers involved in the deadly …
The Latest: Another postponement for UConn women
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EPA: Gas mileage dropped, pollution rose for 2019 vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.
Sudan says it signs pact on normalizing ties with Israel
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with the United States that paves the way for the cash-strapped African nation to normalize relations with Israel and help clear some of its massive d…
Walz loosens virus rules for bars, restaurants, other venues
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota bars and restaurants can resume limited indoor service starting Monday, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday as he also loosened up coronavirus restrictions on youth sports, gyms, entertai…
The Latest: Biden praises Warnock win, awaits Ossoff outcome
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Most stocks rally, yields rise as market eyes Democratic DC
Wall Street is piling into stocks of smaller companies, banks and other businesses that would be winners if Democrats can pump even more financial stimulus into the economy, as expectations rise that the GOP may lo…
Outdoor ceremonies, protests mark new Connecticut session
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Wednesday for a socially distanced opening day, complete with an outdoor swearing-in ceremony in chilly January, a pre-taped address fro…
Swedish official resigns over Spain vacation during pandemic
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A senior Swedish official resigned Wednesday after a vacation to Spain’s Canary Islands for Christmas and New Year's, saying “the important thing is how we as a society handle the pandemi…
The Latest: Romney chides Trump bid to challenge Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
On the llam: 'Very chill' llama found wandering off highway
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — A passerby spotted a wandering llama in a field off an interstate in Massachusetts and with the help of an animal control officer, brought it to a farm for safekeeping.
UnitedHealth to pay nearly $8B for technology company Change
UnitedHealth Group will spend nearly $8 billion in cash to add a health care technology company to its growing Optum business.
'Only in America': Warnock's rise from poverty to US senator
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The Rev. Raphael Warnock's roots showed little promise of a future that led to the U.S. Senate.
The Latest: IndyCar changes race dates for St. Pete, Barber
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence declaring for NFL draft
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made it official — he's heading to the NFL.