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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 …
Bothwell scores 22 to carry Furman past Chattanooga 77-73
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Bothwell had 22 points as Furman edged past Chattanooga 77-73 on Wednesday in a Southern Conference opener for both teams.
The Latest: 'Gilligan's Island' star Wells dies, virus cited
LOS ANGELES — Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island,” has died.
Stocks hold on to modest gains, marking another Dow record
Stocks eked out modest gains Wednesday, keeping the major stock indexes on Wall Street at or near record highs.
Walmart apologizes for tweet calling Sen. Hawley sore loser
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart apologized Wednesday for a tweet that called Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley a sore loser for contesting President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the U.S. presidential election.
AstraZeneca, Delta rise; Pitney Bowes, AES fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Acadia Healthcare Co., up $1.74 to $50.30.
Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump plan
The Census Bureau will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, a delay that could undermine President Donald Trump’s efforts to exclude people in the country illega…
Pace of vaccine rollout dismays South Carolina lawmakers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, even as health officials say they're vaccinating people faster than the rest of the country.
Governor cancels inaugural, citing mask protests at his home
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's Republican governor said Wednesday that he is canceling his outdoor inauguration ceremony next month because of public safety concerns — namely, armed protesters who have been g…
Editorial Roundup: US
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Battle leads George Washington past Fordham 71-47
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamison Battle had 24 points and James Bishop added 23 as George Washington routed Fordham 71-47 on Wednesday in their first Atlantic 10 Conference game of the season.
Prosecutor: Preserve massage parlor video of Patriots owner
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida prosecutor asked a judge to preserve video that allegedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for massage parlor sex, according to court documents filed Wedne…
Gritty veteran Corey Perry ready to suit up for Canadiens
MONTREAL (AP) — Corey Perry had to set the record straight.
Neymar representatives deny links to big Brazil party
SAO PAULO (AP) — Representatives for soccer superstar Neymar are trying to distance him from claims he has flouted pandemic warnings with a huge, multiday New Year's bash at or near his home in Brazil while on brea…
All-American safety Talanoa Hufanga leaves USC for NFL draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California safety Talanoa Hufanga is headed to the NFL after a standout junior season.
Pick 4: INTs send Wisconsin past Wake in Duke's Mayo Bowl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Graham Mertz accounted for three touchdowns and Wisconsin turned four second-half interceptions into 21 points to beat Wake Forest 42-28 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Wednesday.