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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.
NY lawmakers set special session to extend eviction ban
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers plan to convene remotely for a special session Monday to pass a bill extending the state's ban on residential evictions past its Jan. 1 deadline.
Policelli carries Stony Brook past Mass.-Lowell 73-58
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Frankie Policelli registered 16 points as Stony Brook topped UMass Lowell 73-58 on Sunday.
Wilkins scores 22 to lift Drake over Indiana St. 81-63
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — D.J. Wilkins had 22 points as Drake became the first team to reach 10 wins this season, defeating Indiana State 81-63 on Sunday.
US plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. factories have been cranking out goods during much of the pandemic at rates that are remarkably close to normal. However, manufacturers are concerned they may not be able to keep pace until …
Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri canceled
The Music City Bowl between Missouri and Iowa was canceled Sunday because COVID-19 issues left the Tigers unable to play.
Senators acquire Coburn, Paquette, pick from Lightning
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators acquired defenseman Braydon Coburn, forward Cedric Paquette and a 2022 second-round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night in exchange for forward Marian …
Mistakes by Lock, Jeudy cost Broncos in loss to Chargers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The quarterback-receiver tandem of Drew Lock and Jerry Jeudy is supposed to be the centerpiece of the Denver Broncos’ offense for years to come. But when the youngsters had a chance to engi…
Lottery State-by-State
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Monday:
Thomas, Watford help LSU beat Nicholls 86-80
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Thomas had a season-high 29 points, Trendon Watford added 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and LSU beat Nicholls 86-80 on Saturday.
New South Carolina coach Beamer names seven assistants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — New South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is keeping Mike Bobo on as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Jets suddenly on 2-game winning streak after 0-13 start
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With a little razzle-dazzle and some big-time defensive stops, the once-struggling New York Jets are suddenly on a winning streak.
South Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits 1M cases
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's COVID-19 spike has taken the country to more than 1 million confirmed cases on Sunday and President Cyril Ramaphosa called an emergency meeting of the National Coronavirus Command…
Steelers rally past Colts to end skid, lock up AFC North
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Their once-promising season on the brink of a full-out collapse, the Pittsburgh Steelers headed to the locker room for halftime at Heinz Field on Sunday still searching for the team that began the…
One Good Thing: Hong Kong street refrigerator keeps giving
HONG KONG (AP) — Most people who head to Woosung Street in Hong Kong’s old-school neighborhood of Jordan are visiting its popular restaurants serving everything from curries to seafood. Others may be headed for a l…
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