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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…
WH virus coordinator Deborah Birx says she will retire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, said Tuesday she plans to retire, but is willing to first help President-elect Joe Biden's team with its coronavirus response…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Bueckers leads No. 3 UConn past Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — On his first tour of Villanova’s new home court, Geno Auriemma paused when he saw a sign that said, “Moments of Greatness.” When he noticed that many of those highlights were for Wildcats wins…
Australian held in China hopes for justice despite torture
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Chinese-Australian writer has told family he has been tortured during almost two years in detention in China but maintains confidence he will receive justice in court.
Grimes scores 22, No. 6 Houston defeats Temple, 76-50
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston used a balanced attack led by Quentin Grimes and Justin Gorham to continue its winning ways.
Browns place versatile OL Hubbard on injured reserve
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns offensive lineman Chris Hubbard was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after sustaining a serious knee injury in Sunday night's win over the New York Giants.
Trump issues 15 pardons, including former Reps. Duncan Hunter and Chris Collins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump issues 15 pardons, including former Reps. Duncan Hunter and Chris Collins.
Turkish parliament extends law for troop deployment to Libya
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s parliament extended for 18 months a law that allows the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya.
Shannon's 21 help No. 15 Texas Tech hold off Oklahoma 69-67
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Texas Tech came painfully close to starting its Big 12 season with two losses.
Biden picks Connecticut schools chief as education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's education chief and a lifelong champion of public schools, to serve as education secretary.
Asian stocks gain after Trump criticizes economic aid bill
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested he may veto a $900 billion economic aid package.
UCLA at No. 25 Oregon highlights quiet week in the Pac-12
Things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball:
Christmas treat: Overnight at FAO Schwarz for one NYC family
NEW YORK (AP) — It's like getting a peek at Santa's workshop.
Mets, Syndergaard agree to $9.7M salary to avoid arbitration
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets and Noah Syndergaard agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year contract Tuesday for next season, when the injured right-hander hopes to return from Tommy John surgery.
Review: Tom Hanks is doggedly heroic in 'News of the World'
Tom Hanks rides a horse and blasts a six-shooter in his new film,