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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…
Knapper carries Eastern Kentucky over High Point 86-67
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Brandon Knapper had 21 points as Eastern Kentucky topped High Point 86-67 on Tuesday night.
From his home, Attenborough shows viewers 'A Perfect Planet'
LONDON (AP) — Sir David Attenborough is a globetrotter, discovering far-flung lands and exotic species for TV audiences since the 1950s. The pandemic may have kept him at home for much of 2020, but it hasn’t stoppe…
Liz Weston: RV-Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Recreational vehicle sales are soaring, and the RV industry expects 2021 to be a record-breaking year. Dealerships say much of the demand is coming from first-time buyers and others anxious to find a safer way to v…
Afghan official: Bomb, shooting attack in Kabul kill 2
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A bombing and a shooting attack in Kabul killed at least two people Wednesday, including the head of an independent Afghan elections watchdog, officials said.
250 Chinese moved amid violence in Central African Republic
BEIJING (AP) — China evacuated about 250 nationals to a safer area after eight Chinese mining company vehicles were stolen during armed conflict ahead of an election in the Central African Republic, its embassy sai…
Trump's presidential legacy, by the numbers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Words matter. But numbers tell stories, too.
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Mensah carries San Diego St. past Saint Mary’s 74-49
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Mensah recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead San Diego State to a 74-49 win over Saint Mary’s on Tuesday night in a game played at a neutral site because of coronavirus re…
The Strokes turn to a 'unicorn figure' and get Grammy love
NEW YORK (AP) — It has taken The Strokes almost two decades to earn their first Grammy nomination. But lead singer Julian Casablancas is betting they'll walk away empty-handed at the ceremony.
UConn remains unbeaten with rout of Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Paige Bueckers and Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 19 points apiece to lead UConn to a 90-52 victory over Villanova on Tuesday night.
Oregon nursing home residents to begin receiving vaccine
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The first nursing home residents and staff in Oregon will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Monday.
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We The South: The Raptors settling into their Tampa home
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Just like last year, the Toronto Raptors are opening the season at home, against the New Orleans Pelicans, and every available ticket for the game has been sold.
Hume scores 27 to lift Northern Colorado past Idaho St 69-64
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Bodie Hume had a career-high 27 points as Northern Colorado narrowly defeated Idaho State 69-64 on Tuesday in a Big Sky Conference opener for both teams.
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…