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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 …
Rivers focuses on playoffs instead of possible career finale
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The thought crossed Philip Rivers' mind.
The Latest: K-State pauses all women's basketball activities
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McNeill scores 17 to lift SMU over Temple 79-71
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Darius McNeill had 17 points off the bench to lift SMU to a 79-71 win over Temple on Wednesday.
N.C. revises vaccine distribution plan, halts evictions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is making substantial changes to its coronavirus vaccine distribution plan, paving the way for all adults 75 years or older to be prioritized under the first phase of distributio…
We'll wait: Some Kansas officials pass on early virus shots
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Half of the 10 Kansas officials eligible along with Gov. Laura Kelly for early COVID-19 vaccine shots are opting to wait, while the others are waiting or aren’t sure of their plans.
GOP-led Senate rejects vote on Trump's push for $2K checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $2,000
Georgia governor pushes back on Trump's call for resignation
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday called a tweet by President Donald Trump demanding his resignation a “distraction” and said he was focused on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and…
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Energy and materials companies helped lift stocks modestly higher Wednesday, nudging the Dow Jones Industrial Average to an all-time high.
Longtime Bruins captain Chara joins Washington Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, a stunning move less than a week before most NHL teams open training camp.
Williams leads Manhattan past Delaware State 65-59
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Warren Williams recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds to lift Manhattan to a 65-59 win over Delaware State on Wednesday.
The Latest: Clemson OC Elliott won't coach in Sugar Bowl
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Steelers WR Claypool taking breakout rookie season in stride
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The initial splash Chase Claypool made quickly turned into a tidal wave, one opposing defenses could no longer ignore.
EPL postpones another game but doesn't want to pause season
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League made it clear it doesn't intend to suspend the competition despite being forced to call off a second game this week amid concerns across England about a fast-spreading new variant o…
Federal prison in Oregon sees COVID cases spike
SHERIDAN, Ore. (AP) — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus has surged over the past month at a federal prison west of Salem, officials said.
California governor offers schools plan amid record deaths
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a plan for schools to resume in-person teaching next spring, even as he somberly announced 432 additional deaths, a state record for a single day’s re…