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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. …
A pandemic Christmas: Services move online, people stay home
ROME (AP) — Families that usually reunite on Christmas over a hearty, lingering meal celebrated apart Friday, services shifted online, and gift exchanges were low-key in one of the most unusual and subdued holiday …
Duke women end basketball season amid virus
The Duke women's basketball team ended its season Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey sports betting suit still hopes to recover $3M
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The new year could bring a resolution in a legal action that seeks millions of dollars from the major pro sports leagues and the NCAA stemming from their opposition to legalized sports betting …
Minnesota beats No. 4 Iowa 102-95 on Johnson's 3-point spree
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brandon Johnson joined Minnesota as a graduate transfer in this pandemic-altered season, the adjustment to Big Ten play made even more challenging by a recent ankle injury.
Coles scores 14 to carry Butler past Providence 70-64
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — JaKobe Coles had 14 points off the bench to lead Butler to a 70-64 win over Providence on Wednesday night.
After early success, S. Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus: Quickly ramping up its testing, contact-tracing and quarantine efforts paid off when it weathered an early outbreak …
Consumers still want to get outdoors as temperatures plunge
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Over the summer, people looking to get out of the house snapped up boats, bicycles and patio furniture, figuring they were safer socializing and being active outdoors than inside. Now that te…
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Unemployment benefits for millions in limbo as Trump rages
'Unprecedented' mail volume delays Christmas gifts
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Some who mailed holiday presents weeks early this year found they didn't act early enough as Christmas arrived with their gifts stuck in transit.
US to require negative COVID-19 test for air travelers from the United Kingdom
ATLANTA (AP) — US to require negative COVID-19 test for air travelers from the United Kingdom.
Column: 2020 is perfect for socially distanced Newby Awards
In these scary times, it's hard to pull off an awards show.
4 pregnant women among 20 migrants dead in Tunisia sinking
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Four pregnant women were among 20 migrants whose bodies were found off Tunisia's coast after their smuggling boat sank, Tunisian authorities said Friday, as search efforts continued for 13 oth…
Melted fuel removal at Fukushima delayed by pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government and the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said Thursday that the removal of melted reactor fuel planned to start in 2021 will have to be postponed by about one year due…
Saudi TV: Houthi sea mine strikes cargo ship in Red Sea
CAIRO (AP) — A sea mine planted by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea on Friday, Saudi Arabia's state-owned television channel reported, without providing further details.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were: