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Flapper follies
OTHELLO — The play opening Thursday at Othello High School promises to be the bee’s knees. Perhaps even the cat’s …
Mississippi State beats previously unbeaten Georgia 83-73
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Iverson Molinar scored a career-high 24 points, D.J. Stewart Jr. added 18 and Mississippi State beat previously unbeaten Georgia 83-73 on Wednesday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for…
Minneapolis police: Man shot, killed in exchange of gunfire with officers during felony traffic stop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis police: Man shot, killed in exchange of gunfire with officers during felony traffic stop.
Minneapolis police shoot, kill man during traffic stop
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police in Minneapolis shot and killed a man during a traffic stop on the city's south side Wednesday night, stirring anxiety about renewed protests following the first police-involved death in th…
The Latest: Kansas governor gets first of 2 vaccine shots
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has received the first of two COVID-19 vaccine shots.
Slay, Flowers lead High Point over SC Upstate 63-52
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Denny Slay II registered 17 points as High Point defeated South Carolina Upstate 63-52 on Wednesday night.
No. 25 Buckeyes use balanced scoring, beat Nebraska 90-54
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State has plenty to look forward to heading into the new year.
New director appointed to California unemployment department
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday appointed Rita L. Saenz to oversee the state's unemployment benefits department, which has been overwhelmed by claims during the coronavirus pandemic and als…
Man called most prolific serial killer in US history dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80.
AP PHOTOS: Tying the knot without a face mask in China
BEIJING (AP) — Lovebirds in China are embracing a sense of normalcy as the COVID pandemic appears to be under control in the country where it was first detected.
Most prolific serial killer in US history dies in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samuel Little, America’s most prolific serial killer with nearly 60 confirmed victims, has died. He was 80.
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…
Cashing in: Rams QB Wolford to make high-profile NFL debut
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although John Wolford always believed he could be an NFL quarterback, he hadn't done much in his first three seasons at Wake Forest to persuade anybody else.
Samuel Little, America’s most prolific serial killer with nearly 60 confirmed victims, has died at age 80 in California.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samuel Little, America’s most prolific serial killer with nearly 60 confirmed victims, has died at age 80 in California.
No. 2 Baylor beats Alcorn State 105-76, 2nd win in 23 hours
WACO, Texas (AP) — Macio Teague had 18 points to lead six players scoring in double figures for No. 2 Baylor, which beat Alcorn State 105-76 on Wednesday for its second lopsided victory in a 23-hour span.
No. 23 Virginia beats Notre Dame 66-57 in ACC opener
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Virginia’s momentary shakiness against surging Notre Dame reminded Cavaliers coach Tony Bennett of a toy from the 1970s.