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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 …
Mass. Legislature overrides veto, expands access to abortion
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate on Tuesday voted to override the Republican governor's veto of legislation that expands access to abortion in the state, making the measure law.
New California laws address virus, fires, law enforcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — What a strange legislative year it was.
Perdue, Loeffler find alliance with Democrats they attack
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s call to more than triple pandemic cash relief for individual Americans has scrambled political calculations made by Georgia’s two Republican senators in the closing week of t…
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks gave up an early gain and closed modestly lower on Wall Street, giving the S&P 500 its first loss in four days.
Justice Dept. declines charges against Cleveland officers in 2014 fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, closing federal probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Dept. declines charges against Cleveland officers in 2014 fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, closing federal probe.
Asian shares mixed as boost from US stimulus package fades
Asian shares were mixed Wednesday after a lackluster day on Wall Street, as the boost from President Donald Trump’s signing of the coronavirus relief package faded.
Head of Delaware Chancery Court stepping down
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The chief judge on Delaware’s Court of Chancery has announced that he is resigning from his post early next year.
Mayor: New Year's Eve parties "horribly unfair" in pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Beleaguered city and hospital leaders in the region of South Carolina hardest hit by the coronavirus rebuked residents who plan to party in large crowds for New Year's Eve as completely full h…
Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
They are two young girls from two very different worlds, linked by a global industry that exploits an army of children.
Asia Today: US begins vaccinating its troops in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States has started vaccinating its troops based in South Korea, as its Asian ally reported its highest daily COVID-19 fatalities amid surging cases in the country.
China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins
MOJIANG, China (AP) — Deep in the lush mountain valleys of southern China lies the entrance to a mine shaft that once harbored bats with the closest known relative of the COVID-19 virus.
EU and China to sign investment deal amid unease over rights
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and China are set to sign a long-awaited business investment deal after seven years of intense discussions despite concerns about the human rights situation in the country.
Russian military says 3 of its troops wounded in Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military said three of its troops were wounded Tuesday in an attack by militants in northwestern Syria.
New year brings new oversight of vaping, student debt
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State authorities are increasing oversight of tobacco and e-cigarette businesses to prevent child access with the start of the new year, at the same time that a new statewide minimum wage take…
Probe: Lax oversight let alleged cheats get Cyprus passport
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Authorities in Cyprus should consider stripping citizenship from a dozen individuals over their alleged involvement in acts of theft and fraud, according to the findings of a probe into 42 fo…