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Fish story
MOSES LAKE — The line between fantasy and reality, and the lines between generations, are woven together in the mu…
Police: Man steals mini-snow plow, crashes into Target
BAY SHORE, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island man has been arrested after a Christmas morning crime spree that gave new meaning to the term doorbuster.
Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nurses of California are afraid.
What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?
LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have co…
From ‘Wonder Woman’ to ‘Star Wars,’ Jenkins' rise continues
Years ago, Chris Pine turned “Wonder Woman” down. Then Patty Jenkins came on board and suddenly without even much of a script he found himself under a kind of spell listening to her vision for the film over a hambu…
Jobless aid at end for hundreds of thousands in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Without an extension, the deadline to apply for a $300 per-week federal unemployment benefit will pass Friday night, as will an extension of pandemic benefits for hundreds of thousands of job…
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards
Iowa State running back Breece Hall and linebacker Mike Rose are The Associated Press Big 12 offensive and defensive players of the year after the Cyclones' best conference season ever also earned Matt Campbell coa…
Truckers finally leave UK after days of virus gridlock
DOVER, England (AP) — Truckers and travelers stuck in a days-long gridlock at the English port of Dover started heading to France on Thursday after the country partially reopened its borders with Britain following …
Air Force base official removed for mishandling complaints
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The director of the Hill Air Force Base’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office is out of a job after discouraging sexual harassment complaints, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel announced.
The Latest: Greg Norman in hospital after father-son tourney
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Ron Widby, punter for Dallas' 1st Super Bowl title, has died
Ron Widby, the 1967 Southeastern Conference player of the year in basketball and punter for the Dallas Cowboys' first Super Bowl championship has died. He was 75.
DePaul opens season nearly a month late, beats WIU 91-72
CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Freeman-Liberty had 19 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals on Wednesday night to help DePaul beat Western Illinois 91-72 as the Blue Demons opened their season almost a month a…
Spain’s King demands model behavior amid father's scandal
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to make a renewed call for Spain's leaders to demonstrate exemplary behavior, a message he delivered Thursday night amid a fi…
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Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders
Quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice for a second straight day and is on target to play Saturday after leaving last week’s game with a groin injury.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were: