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WEATHER: Nov. 12-18
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with areas of dense fog before 11 a.m., calm wind and a high near 55. Mostly cloudy overn…
Warden budget includes money for fourth police officer, sewer improvements
Working on its sewer system, adding a fourth police officer and a new walking path from Sandy Way to East First Street are among the projects detailed in Warden’s $6,333,471 budget next year.
Othello Shop with a Cop looks different, but still provides Christmas cheer
It wasn’t the way Shop with a Cop usually looks, but the Othello Police Department provided some Christmas cheer for local families.
Moses Lake council votes to maintain stipend
The Moses Lake City Council voted Tuesday to continue providing a stipend of $30 per meeting to council members.
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Flying from Johannesburg to Paris, one hotspot to another
PARIS (AP) — The security officer pointing the thermometer barely glanced, but wished the traveler a “Happy Holiday.” The luggage wrappers day-dreamed of better times, and the list of departing flights didn’t even …
France allows British cargo, passengers in after virus scare
CALAIS, France (AP) — Freight from Britain and passengers with a negative virus test began arriving on French shores Wednesday, after France relaxed a two-day blockade over a new virus variant that had isolated Bri…
Australian who killed, assaulted women gets long prison term
PERTH, Australia (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered a long prison term for a man who killed two women and sexually assaulted two others in Australia's western city of Perth more than 20 years ago — crimes connecte…
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai granted bail
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was granted bail on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after he was remanded in custody over fraud and national security-related charges.
The Latest: Germany reports record deaths, 24,740 new cases
BERLIN — Health officials say Germany has recorded a grim new one-day record for COVID-19 deaths with 962.
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New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies
Bergman succeeds Horn as Disney Studios chairman
Walt Disney Co. veteran Alan Bergman has been named chairman of Disney Studios, the company said Monday. Bergman will be succeeding Alan Horn, who will remain chief creative officer. Horn and Bergman have been oper…
George, Clippers beat Lakers 116-109 on NBA's opening night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 26 of his 33 points in the second half, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied past the Los Angeles Lakers on the NBA champions’ ring ceremony night…
Browns closing in on ending lengthy playoff drought
The Cleveland Browns' lengthy playoff drought is nearly over.
The Latest: Coronavirus cases keep rising in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 1,092 new coronavirus cases in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak…
Critics say EPA allowing more time to fix lead-tainted water
The Trump administration overhauled the country's widely criticized, 29-year-old framework to eliminate toxic lead from drinking water on Tuesday, but critics charge that the new rule gives utilities far more time …