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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…
Experts say experience convinced Midwest of virus dangers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — As much of the country experiences spiking virus rates, a reprieve from a devastating surge of the coronavirus in the Upper Midwest has given cautious relief to health officials, though the…
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL
A look at what’s happening around the Premier League on Saturday with the other major European competitions on a Christmas break:
The Latest: Japan confirms cases of new coronavirus variant
TOKYO -- Japan’s health ministry has confirmed the country’s first cases of infection with the new variant of the coronavirus that was identified in Britain.
Pandemic, historic election top New Mexico's 2020 headlines
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — From lockdowns in tribal communities to the economic and social fallout reverberating through every facet of life in New Mexico, the coronavirus pandemic dominated headlines in 2020.
Sculpture honors 1st Black president of an American college
RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — The first Black president of an American college is being honored with a sculpture installed in the Vermont city where he was born in 1826.
British hockey fears virus could put sport on thin ice
Ciaran Long found work delivering books to Northern Ireland's libraries. Luke Ferrara caught on with a team in France before switching to a squad in Poland.
Police: Explosion in Nashville believed to be 'intentional'
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…
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 …
Lawyers seek relief for 'broken' convicted philanthropist
NEW YORK (AP) — Once worth nearly a billion dollars, opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar is seeking financial relief from what his lawyers describe as a destitute existence following his 2018 release from pri…
Democrats in Georgia Senate contests take in more than $200M
ATLANTA (AP) — The Democrats running for Georgia's two U.S. Senate seats each raised more than $100 million over two months, a massive haul that eclipsed campaign contributions to their Republican opponents and ref…
Police: Explosion in Nashville may have been "intentional"
NASHVILLE (AP) —
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 …
Explosion rocks downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE (AP) — An explosion linked to a vehicle rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, sending shattered glass and debris over a wide area and rocking nearby buildings.
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Dec. 26
Pope on COVID-19 vaccine: Needy, vulnerable must come first
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line should be the most vulnerable and needy, regardless of who hol…