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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 …
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to take Wisconsin case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to take its failed lawsuit challenging election results in swing state Wisconsin.
California lockdowns extended as some hospitals limit care
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's top health official said hospitals in hard-hit Los Angeles County are turning to “crisis care" and bracing for the coronavirus surge to worsen in the new year, as he extended stric…
Trump's $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's push for bigger $2,000
Ex-Cabinet member, NC governor nominee Flaherty dies at 92
CARY, N.C. (AP) — David Flaherty, a former cabinet secretary for two Republican North Carolina governors and once a gubernatorial nominee himself, has died at the age of 92.
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.
Mississippi could alter legislative session amid pandemic
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators should consider delaying much of their 2021 session by several weeks to prevent the state Capitol from again becoming a super spreader for the coronavirus, Lt. Gov. Del…
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No. 2 Baylor beats Central Arkansas 93-56 to stay undefeated
WACO, Texas (AP) — Davion Mitchell and No. 2 Baylor sure like that “Share the sugar” theme they have going, and the Bears are getting some pretty sweet results.
Texas top health official urges quick vaccinations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' top health official said Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine providers who have received doses must give them out as quickly as possible to qualified patients and not hold any in reserve, as t…
The Latest: Colo. has 1st US case of virus variant now in UK
DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says the state has recorded the first reported U.S. case of the coronavirus variant that has been seen in the United Kingdom.
Beshear: Kentuckians should avoid big New Year's gatherings
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians to avoid large New Year's Eve gatherings, calling it a small sacrifice to slow the spread of the coronavirus as he announced nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 ca…
Idaho releases rough timeline for COVID-19 vaccination shots
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials have released a rough timeline for when residents can expect their turn to get the coronavirus vaccination, though much of the planning remains a work in progress and is continge…
Man United goes 2nd in Premier League; Leeds enjoys 5-0 rout
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Three weeks after crashing out of the Champions League, Manchester United is looking more like potential English champions again.
Browns add 2 more players to crowded COVID-19 reserve list
CLEVELAND (AP) — With their biggest game in years just days away, the Cleveland Browns added two more players to their lengthy COVID-19 list.