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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 …
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1st reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
'Columbo,' 'Murder, She Wrote' co-creator William Link dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Link, who co-created the hit series “Columbo” and “Murder, She Wrote” and made 1970s and ’80s TV movies about social issues then largely shunned by television, has died. He was 87.
No. 13 Texas Tech eases by Incarnate Word 79-51
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kevin McCullar scored 11 points in his season debut coming off an ankle injury and No. 13 Texas Tech cruised in a tune-up before Big 12 play resumes, beating Incarnate Word 79-51 on Tuesday ni…
Cambodia begins commercial extraction from oil well offshore
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday that the country’s long-awaited first commercial extraction of oil has finally begun.
N Korea's Kim reviews agenda for congress in early January
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed the agenda for an important ruling party congress set for early next month, state media reported Tuesday, dispelling outside speculation the No…
MLS invokes clause reopening CBA discussions with union
Major League Soccer has invoked a clause in the agreement with its players that could lead to renegotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and union.
No. 24 Virginia Tech holds off Miami 80-78 in ACC battle
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Picked to finish 11th in the ACC in the league’s preseason poll, upstart Virginia Tech will enter 2021 with at least a share of the top spot in the conference standings.
No. 2 Baylor stays unbeaten, routs Central Arkansas 93-56
WACO, Texas (AP) — MaCio Teague scored 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting, preseason AP All-America guard Jared Butler had 17 points and No. 2 Baylor remained undefeated with a 93-56 rout of Central Arkansas on Tuesday.
Officers connected to Taylor's death could face dismissal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville police have taken steps that could result in the firing of two officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death — the one who sought the no-knock search warrant that led detectives to …
No. 4 UConn's balanced scoring too much for No. 18 DePaul
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 75-52 win over No. 18 DePaul on Tuesday night.
Nelson-Ododa leads No. 4 UConn over No. 18 DePaul, 75-52
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — No. 4 UConn used a stifling defense and a dominant inside game to pass its first test of the season against a ranked opponent.
Jeep to pay Juventus $55M per season in jersey sponsorship
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus renewed its jersey sponsorship with Jeep in a deal that will bring the Italian champions $55 million per season through 2023-24, the club said Tuesday.
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Texas governor, top health official urge quick vaccinations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's top health official on Tuesday urged vaccine providers not to hold any doses in reserve and to distribute them as quickly as possible as the state deals w…
Authorities arrest man after body parts scattered in Arizona
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities in central Arizona have made an arrest in an investigation into human body parts that were found scattered in remote areas.