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Erickson new ECBID assistant manager of development
OTHELLO — Jon Erickson has been named the assistant manager of development for the East Columbia Basin Irrigation …
Brexit's choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals
BRUSSELS (AP) — The New Year could finally bring a fresh start and a commitment to let bygones be bygones for Britain and the European Union.
In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It was a scene that just a few months ago would have been unthinkable. As Emiratis in flowing white robes and headdresses looked on, the Israeli bride and groom were hoisted on th…
Pakistan arrests 14 people over demolishing of Hindu temple
PESHAWAR, pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police arrested 14 people in overnight raids after a Hindu temple was set on fire and demolished by a mob led by supporters of a radical Islamist party, officials said Thursday.
China fines 3 online vendors for misreported prices, sales
BEIJING (AP) — China’s market regulator on Thursday fined JD.com Inc., a unit of Alibaba Group and a third e-commerce outlet on charges of misreporting prices and other offenses amid a campaign to tighten official …
Cities helping renters get right to lawyers in housing court
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic stretch into 2021, millions of U.S. renters are bracing for the possibility of having to show up in housing court to avoid getting evicted. But …
Gators not real '20 team in Cotton Bowl loss after opt-outs
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — This was not the same Florida offense that got the Gators into the SEC championship game, even with Heisman Trophy finalist Kyle Trask presumably playing his final college game.
Kuhse lifts Saint Mary's (Cal) past Sacramento State 63-45
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Kuhse had 17 points, seven assists and six rebounds as Saint Mary’s extended its home win streak to seven games, beating Sacramento State 63-45 on Wednesday night.
Hammon first woman to coach NBA team; Lakers beat Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Becky Hammon would have preferred a victory over history after becoming the first woman to coach an NBA team.
No. 8 Oklahoma routs No. 10 Florida in Cotton Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 186 yards and No. 8 Oklahoma beat 10th-ranked SEC runner-up Florida 55-20 on Wednesday …
High LA virus deaths, more contagious variant hit California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A mutant variant of the coronavirus that appears to be more contagious has been found in Southern California, where the state's most populous county recorded more than 10,000 deaths and authoriti…
$250k bond set for man accused of discarding human remains
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Bond has been set at $250,000 for a man accused of discarding human remains believed to have been used for medical research in remote areas of central Arizona.
Leonard returns from 2-game absence; Clippers rout Blazers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in his return from a two-game absence, Paul George added 23 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers breezed past the Portland Trail Blazers 128-105 on Wednesday night.
Report: Harsh winter can bring illness, death to Afghan kids
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — More than 300,000 children in war-ravaged Afghanistan face freezing winter conditions that can lead to illness and death without proper winter clothing and heating, a humanitarian organiza…
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine said to be 79.3% effective
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health regulators said Thursday that they have given conditional approval to a coronavirus vaccine developed by state-owned Sinopharm.
Asia Today: South Korea trying to stop virus in prisons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has enforced its toughest physical distancing rules at correctional facilities after a cluster of coronavirus infections flared at a Seoul prison.