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Wheeler Road closed because of traffic collision
MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff’s Office has announced there is a road closure between Road 3-NE and Road S-NE. …
Massachusetts governor vetoes abortion expansion measure
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' Republican governor vetoed legislation on Thursday that would
Benchmark U.S. 30-year mortgage drops to record low 2.66%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates dropped this week to a record low for the 16th time in 2020, reflecting an economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cavs F Windler has broken left hand, no timetable on return
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers rookie forward Dylan Windler broke his left hand in the season opener, another unlucky medical setback for the promising player.
Johnson rallies Minnesota over No. 4 Iowa 102-95 in OT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Johnson made all four of his 3-point attempts in overtime and finished with 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Minnesota’s late surge to upset No. 4 Iowa 102-95 on Friday night.
Asia Today: Sri Lanka locks down 3 towns as spread persists
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday imposed lockdown on three towns on the outskirts of the capital to contain the spread of COVID-19 during the festive season.
Irving scores 37, leads Nets to 123-95 win over Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.
California COVID-19: 2 million confirmed cases and counting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California became the first state to record 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases, reaching the milestone on Christmas Eve as nearly the entire state was under a strict stay-at-home order.
Fire burns historic theater in Seattle's U-District
SEATTLE (AP) — A fire in a historic theater in Seattle's university district sent a plume of smoke over the neighborhood.
Asia Today: S. Korea reports record surge, ramps up testing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Christmas Day, as the prime minister pleaded for vigilance to arrest a viral surge that has worsened hospit…
Sorry, Grinch. Virus won't stop NORAD from tracking Santa
WASHINGTON (AP) — Children of the world can rest easy. The global pandemic won't stop them from tracking Santa Claus' progress as he delivers gifts around the globe on Christmas Eve.
No. 13 Creighton holds on to hand No. 22 Xavier its 1st loss
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Antwann Jones and Denzel Mahoney scored 13 points each to lead No. 13 Creighton to a 66-61 win over 22nd-ranked Xavier on Wednesday, handling the Musketeers their first loss of the season.
Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union
LONDON (AP) — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union:
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Thursday:
Travel guide with 2021 twist: Writers laud American places
Sixteen notable writers have created a combined list of places that they believe helped shape and define America, from coastal Oregon and Solvang, California, to Ellis Island and New Hampshire’s Black Heritage Trai…
Packers' LaFleur ready to match up with former boss Vrabel
All the concern about how well Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur would work with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers have disappeared near the end of their second season together.