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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 …
Twins sign reliever Robles to $2 million, 1-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed reliever Hansel Robles to a $2 million, one-year deal.
Notre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semi
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly isn't holding back on one of the primary goals for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama on Friday.
High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League
Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of positive tests across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infecti…
The Latest: Biden criticizes pace of vaccine rollout
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is criticizing the Trump administration for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is “falling far behind.”
Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cash’s curious pitching change.
Feds decline charges against officers in Tamir Rice case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it would not bring federal criminal charges against two Cleveland police officers in the 2014 killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, saying video of the s…
Argentine Senate weighs fate of abortion in pope's homeland
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The decades-long fight by Argentine women’s groups for legal abortion was being decided by the Senate in a debate that spilled into the early hours of Wednesday before a vote that cou…
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Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
Lockdowns extended in large swath of California amid surge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California extended its strict stay-at-home orders Tuesday in areas where intensive care units are running out of beds, coming after Gov. Gavin Newsom warned residents to brace for the effect of …
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.
Minneapolis officials outline new police disciplinary plan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis' mayor and police chief on Tuesday announced changes in the city's disciplinary processes for police officers in an effort to make it easier to hold them accountable for bad behavior.
The Latest: Tennessee Lady Vols on pause, 2 games postponed
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Arizona tax agency head fired after defending education tax
PHOENIX (AP) — The director of Arizona's tax collection agency has been abruptly dismissed from his job after he hired outside lawyers to defend a new voter-approved tax on the wealthy that will boost education fun…
Ridder, Daniels put winning streaks on line in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Cincinnati's Desmond Ridder is known for his dual-threat skills. JT Daniels has used his arm strength to add balance to Georgia's attack.