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His Helping Hands opens for winter season with new commercial kitchen
EPHRATA — What started as a one-day Christmas coat giveaway for 35 people has grown into a community effort servin…
Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID victims
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.
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Japan's emperor acknowledges virus hardship in video message
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito expressed gratitude to medical professionals and acknowledged the hardship caused by the coronavirus in a New Year's Day message shared by video instead of the usual public spe…
'Craziest party ever': Superstar DJ Guetta upbeat for 2021
PARIS (AP) — Superstar DJ David Guetta has been brought back to Earth by the coronavirus pandemic and says his music has benefitted as a result.
Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic
Amazon gets into the podcast business
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is jumping into the podcast business.
No. 5 South Carolina wins 13th straight, tops Florida in SEC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had a career-high 28 points along with 16 rebounds and No. 5 South Carolina opened Southeastern Conference play with its 13th straight win over Florida, 75-59 on Thursday.
Sen. Bill Brady resigns seat after 27 years in Legislature
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Republican state Sen. Bill Brady, who stepped down as Republican leader in the Senate as efforts were made to oust him from the post, on Thursday announced his retirement from the General A…
Nevada revises vaccine plan but assures delivery is smooth
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials said that nearly 26,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines — about 16% of the state's initial December allocation — have been administered and they announced plans to move people o…
Vaudrin triple-double leads Winthrop over Campbell 94-76
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Chandler Vaudrin had his third triple-double with 10 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Winthrop to a 94-76 win over Campbell on Thursday, the Eagles’ seventh consecutive victory to o…
Sugar Bowl: Unfinished business for Clemson and Ohio State
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Everybody loves a comeback story, and both No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Ohio State arrive at the Sugar Bowl looking for redemption of sorts.
Land Use Board: Oregon recreation trail must be reconsidered
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The farm impacts of a recreational trail southwest of Portland in Yamhill County weren’t properly analyzed, so the project must be reconsidered, according to a state land use board.
145 employees at Costco near Yakima positive for COVID-19
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Health officials said this week that 145 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Costco store near Yakima, but the store remains open while the Yakima Health District investigates.
1 injured, 1 arrested, following Portland stabbing
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman has been arrested after police say she forced her way into the Portland apartment of someone with whom she was in a relationship, stabbed the person, and then barricaded herself inside…
It's win and they're in (the playoffs) for Ravens vs Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Five weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens figured they’d have to win out and get some help to reach the playoffs.