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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…
Australia changes word in anthem to honor Indigenous people
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called “the spirit of unity” and the country's Indigenous population.
Benchmark U.S. 30-year mortgage rises slightly to 2.67%
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week but remain near record lows as the coronavirus pandemic continues wreak havoc on the U.S. and global economies.
Wall makes Rockets debut, teams with Harden to beat Kings
HOUSTON (AP) — John Wall had 22 points and nine assists in his first game since 2018, James Harden had a big finish to score 33 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 122-119 on Thursday night.
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Jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
Browns facing win-and-in scenario against rival Steelers
PITTSBURGH (12-3) at CLEVELAND (10-5)
Kansas-Texas top-10 matchup highlights Big 12 weekend
A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:
'Fox NFL Kickoff' weathers challenges faced by pregame shows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to NFL broadcasts this season, pregame shows have faced the biggest adjustments. Besides having to do all profiles virtually due to COVID-19 protocols, there has been keeping up wit…
Saints look to improve playoff position vs. rival Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have already secured the NFC South title for a fourth straight season. Now they’re hoping for a little more.
Being Judy Garland won Zellweger an Oscar. Is a Grammy next?
NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Zellweger is known for acting but you could easily write a thesis about her love for music.
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick tests positive for COVID-19
MIAMI (AP) — Any debate about who should start for the Miami Dolphins this week at quarterback ended Thursday with backup Ryan Fitzpatrick's positive test for COVID-19.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
20-game Big Ten skid has Huskers' Hoiberg seeking answers
New team, same results.
Initial unemployment claims up slightly in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The number of Iowans filing initial unemployment claims rose slightly last week, the Iowa Workforce Development said Thursday.
Cellphones offer look back at most personal moments of 2020
A year like no other: Americans shambled through it, doing the best they could under circumstances that were uneven at best — and sometimes downright punishing.