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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 …
Embed-Croatia-Earthquake, ADVISORY
EMBED-CROATIA-EARTHQUAKE— Map. This digital embed shows the location of the epicenter for a 6.3 earthquake in Croatia.. This map will not be updated. Source: USGS
'Gilligan's Island' star Dawn Wells dies, COVID-19 cited
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann among a misfit band of shipwrecked castaways on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan's Island,” died Wednesday of causes related to COVID-19, her publicist sai…
Williams, Baldwin lift VCU over St Joseph's in A10 opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vince Williams Jr. had 17 points to lead five VCU players in double figures as the Rams got past Saint Joseph's 80-64 on Wednesday in the first Atlantic 10 Conference game of the season for both…
A wearable tech defense vs COVID-19 in world juniors bubble
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — What looks like a thin pack of gum is attached to Braden Schneider’s event credential at the world junior hockey championship.
Indianapolis heads into critical game without LT Castonzo
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will try to make the playoffs Sunday without left tackle Anthony Castonzo.
James Richardson, soldier in Merrill's Marauders, dies at 99
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who was among the last surviving members of the World War II jungle fighting unit known as Merrill's Marauders has died at age 99.
The Latest: No travel by Colo. man suggests variant spread
ATLANTA — U.S. health officials say the lack of reported travel history in a Colorado National Guardsman with a more contagious version of the coronavirus suggests the new variant is already spreading in the United…
Honduras investigates murders of 2 Indigenous leaders
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduran authorities said Wednesday they are investigating the murders of two activists and Indigenous leaders killed in separate incidents over the weekend.
Indian troops kill 3 in Kashmir; families deny militant ties
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir said Wednesday that government forces killed three suspected militants in a gunfight in the disputed region’s main city, but families of the slain men alle…
Departing NC chief justice unveils panel to examine bias
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on Wednesday detailed a commission that will recommend how to discourage and ultimately eliminate unfair treatment in the judic…
NFL cites outside influences for recent positive tests
The NFL cites outside influences for the most recent set of positive coronavirus tests, including exposures during the holiday season.
Five teenagers injured in Kelso, Washington, crash
KELSO, Wash. (AP) — Five teenagers were injured, including at least two who were airlifted with critical injuries, following a crash in Kelso, Washington.
EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is generally a routine, ceremonious affair. But President Donald Trump’s repeated, baseless efforts to challenge Democrat Joe Biden’s victo…
California governor offers plans to reopen in-person schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday encouraged schools to resume in-person education next year, starting with the youngest students, and promised $2 billion in state aid to promote c…
Trebek's last new 'Jeopardy!' episodes airing with a tribute
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final new “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will air next week, with highlights that promise to be memorable.