News
For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below.
Ephrata residents honor veterans during annual parade
EPHRATA — American flags lined Basin Street Wednesday morning as veterans, community members and local organizatio…
Mainz sporting director quits as club talks to predecessor
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Rouven Schröder quit as sporting director of Mainz on Tuesday after learning that the struggling Bundesliga club wants to bring back his predecessor.
The Latest: South Carolina not bowl-bound; virus ends season
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Montana reports decline in COVID following new mandates
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana health officials reported 556 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, continuing a decline in daily reported cases of the virus.
Indians, reliever Wittgren agree to contract for 2021
CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Nick Wittgren avoided salary arbitration with the Cleveland Indians by agreeing Tuesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.
Brentford beats Newcastle, reaches cup semis for 1st time
Second-division club Brentford reached the semifinals of a major cup competition for the first time in its 131-year history by beating Newcastle 1-0 in the English League Cup on Tuesday.
The Latest: Dubai approves use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine against the coronavirus and will launch an “extensive” inoculation effort starting Wednesday.
Study: Graduation gap widens between white, Black athletes
The graduation gap between white and Black and football players on bowl-bound teams is increasing.
Boston College beats Maine to snap 4-game losing streak
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Jay Heath had 16 points, CJ Felder scored 11 of his 14 points in a big first half, and Boston College beat Maine 78-62 on Tuesday to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Latest: NFL says 14 players positive in latest testing
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
No. 25 Michigan State women dispatch Oakland 94-56
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nia Clouden led a balanced attack with 15 points and No. 25 Michigan State celebrated its first Top 25 ranking this season with red-hot shooting in a 94-56 win over Oakland on Tuesday.
US deepens sanctions on Syria, targets Assad's in-laws
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced more sanctions on Syria, intensifying pressure on President Bashar Assad to end the country’s vicious, nearly decade-long conflict. The new sanctions target Syria's cen…
Israeli government set to collapse, trigger new elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s divided government was heading toward collapse at midnight Tuesday, a step that would trigger the country’s fourth election in under two years and pose an unprecedented threat to Prime Min…
Fate of tainted nuclear bailout left unclear at year's end
The fate of the tainted legislation looming over the Ohio Statehouse since July remains unknown as the Legislature convenes Tuesday for a final day of sessions.
Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potentially suspicious prescriptions for the powerful pa…
Christmas treat: Overnight at FAO Schwarz for one NYC family
NEW YORK (AP) — It's like getting a peek at Santa's workshop.