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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…
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…
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold to billionaire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.
COVID-19 pandemic voted top story of 2020 in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The unrelenting coronavirus pandemic has been voted the top news story of 2020 in Kentucky.
Moroccan journalist appears before judge on espionage charge
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A prominent Moroccan journalist and activist appeared before an investigating judge in Casablanca on Thursday to face charges of spying in a case that has raised concerns over press freedoms i…
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with her loneliness. But this year, the 83-year-old will be alone for the holiday at…
California becomes 1st state to record 2 million virus cases
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has become the first state to record 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases.
France's Macron leaving isolation after week with the virus
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron no longer has virus symptoms and was leaving isolation Thursday after a week with COVID-19, but is urging the French public to limit their contacts and remain vigilant …
Nevada governor asks precautions be followed amid holidays
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has urged residents, tourists and other visitors to stay safe through the holidays to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic
Asia Today: South Korea's cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again
South Korea has added another new 1,092 infections of the coronavirus in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak.
Dozens detained in Armenia during anti-government protests
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Police in the Armenian capital detained dozens of people on Thursday during protests against the country's prime minister, who is being pressured to resign over his handling of the Nagorno-K…
McMaster extends state of emergency for COVID-19 into 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will start the new year under a state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic after an order issued by Gov. Henry McMaster Thursday.
Stocks close higher in holiday shortened week
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed slightly higher on Christmas Eve, as investors went into the holiday weekend not bothered by President Donald Trump’s threat not to sign a major economic stimulus package approved by C…
Trump plan to curb drug costs dealt setback in court
WASHINGTON (AP) — A late-term maneuver by President Donald Trump to use lower drug prices paid overseas to limit some of Medicare's own costs suffered a legal setback Wednesday that appears likely to keep the polic…
Kushner pardon revives 'loathsome' tale of tax evasion, sex
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called it “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he ever prosecuted as U.S. attorney.