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Wildfire season officially ends in Washington – state Lands Commissioner seeks future funding
The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over.
Rights group: 13 detained during rallies in Belarus
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A human rights group said that 13 people were detained in Belarus on Sunday during the traditional weekend protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, who won his sixth term in office in a…
The Latest: Japan's PM seeks to enforce virus measures
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he plans to submit legislation that will make coronavirus measures legally binding for businesses, punish violators and include economic compensation as his gover…
Lee's late 3 lifts Warriors over winless Bulls 129-128
CHICAGO (AP) — Although Stephen Curry is one of the best finishers in NBA history, he was more of a decoy late on Sunday night.
Hammond scores 21 to carry Monmouth past Canisius 84-66
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Deion Hammond had 21 points as Monmouth beat Canisius 84-66 on Sunday.
Godfrey lifts Purdue Fort Wayne past Robert Morris 87-82
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey had 27 points and 10 rebounds as Purdue Fort Wayne narrowly defeated Robert Morris 87-82 on Sunday.
Unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as Trump rages
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and …
Montenegro's indebted state airline ceases operations
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro Airlines ceased its operations on Saturday after the small country’s new government refused to continue financing the indebted national carrier.
After naming bombing suspect, focus turns to motive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — With federal officials having identified the man believed to be behind Nashville's Christmas Day bombing, authorities now turn to the monumental task of piecing together the motive behind th…
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California deaths spur pleas to stay home for Christmas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California's deadly Christmas was marked by pleas to avoid holiday gatherings outside the home and indoor church services in what could be a make-or-break effort to curb a coronavirus surge that …
Colts' playoff path grows complicated after loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For more than 40 minutes, things came easily for the Indianapolis Colts. The defense overwhelmed Pittsburgh's lifeless offense. Rookie running back Jonathan Taylor twice
CFP matchups: What will decide Tide-Irish, Tigers-Buckeyes?
The last time Alabama and Notre Dame played each other, it was a BCS championship blowout won by the Crimson Tide.
Trump's impact on courts likely to last long beyond his term
WASHINGTON (AP) — On this, even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: He has left a deep imprint on the federal courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.
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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate
'Wonder Woman 1984' debuts with pandemic-best $16.7M
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite premiering simultaneously by streaming service, “Wonder Woman 1984” managed the best box office debut of the pandemic, opening with $16.7 million over the Christmas weekend, according to stu…