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Connell woman killed in Booker Road crash
CONNELL — Charges are pending against a Kennewick man following a collision about 12 miles south of Othello that k…
Spoelstra stays perfect on Christmas, Heat beat Pels 111-98
MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra remained perfect on Christmas, and a record-tying show from Duncan Robinson helped him stay that way.
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.
On Football: The search for a new coach in several cities
Three NFL coaching jobs already are open, and another three or four soon could be. While it happens every year, coaching searches are different depending on the team seeking a new guy to take charge.
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 …
Top associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny detained
MOSCOW (AP) — A top associate of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained Friday after doorstepping an alleged security operative who has inadvertently revealed details of Navalny's supposed poisoning …
Armenia's prime minister offers to discuss early election
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's prime minister said Friday he was ready to discuss the possibility of holding an early parliamentary election, but rejected opposition demands to step down over his handling of the…
Army says 2 rockets fired from Gaza toward southern Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets toward southern Israel.
Report: Chicago cops in botched raid had prior complaints
CHICAGO (AP) — One of 12 officers placed on desk duty in the botched 2019 police raid on the home of a Black woman was accused in an earlier mistaken raid, while another of the officers was involved months later in…
Sheriff's deputy shoots man after exchanging fire in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A sheriff's deputy fatally shot a 31-year-old man at a Houston apartment complex early Friday, after the man opened fire on the deputy who was responding to a domestic violence call, authorities said…
Police: Suspicious blast wounds 3 in Nashville on Christmas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings and wounding three people. Authorities said they believe…
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Portland police hurt after being struck by truck
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland police officer is injured after being struck by a truck while responding to reports of a stolen vehicle Thursday night.
No. 9 Coastal Carolina, No. 23 Liberty meet in Cure Bowl
Cure Bowl: Coastal Carolina (11-0, 8-0 Sun Belt) against Liberty (9-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN)
Jets make $1 million donation among 4 organizations
The New York Jets made a $1 million donation to four organizations as part of the team’s social justice, inclusion and diversity efforts.
Turkey to require negative COVID-19 test result for travel
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey is enacting precautions for international travel, requiring a negative COVID-19 test for passengers to enter the country starting Monday until March.