Hawaii hopes to avoid furloughs thanks to virus relief bill

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's governor and legislative leaders expressed hope Monday that a new coronavirus relief package being voted on in the U.S. Congress will allow the state to either delay or avoid furloughing st…

113 people homeless people in Multnomah County died in 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new report shows more people lacking permanent housing in Multnomah County died in 2019 than in any previous year studied.

2 killed when plane crashes along Texas service road

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) — Two people were killed when a small plane crashed along a highway service road in North Texas shortly after taking off Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Wolves' Beasley pleads guilty to threats of violence charge

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley pleaded guilty Monday to using a rifle to threaten a family in his suburban Minneapolis neighborhood.

Newsom announces new leadership for his office in new year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Change is coming to the top of Gov. Gavin Newsom's office as California faces its deadliest period yet in the coronavirus pandemic.

Wirth twins lead No. 23 Gonzaga women to rout of N Alabama

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Twins LeeAnne and Jenn Wirth combined for 28 points, on 13-of-18 shooting, and 22 rebounds to lead No. 23 Gonzaga to an 87-57 win over North Alabama on Monday for a two-game sweep in the Holiday Ho…

Ingram scores 26 to carry FAU over Florida College 107-72

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Jailyn Ingram had 26 points as Florida Atlantic romped past Florida College 107-72 on Monday.

Playoffs are great, but Seahawks focus is on NFC West title

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — By now, making the playoffs might seem as if it’s just supposed to happen for Pete Carroll's crew.

Killer charged in 1988 slaying of 9-year-old California girl

Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons

WASHINGTON (AP) — Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS MVP honors during the Washington Nationals’ 2019 World Series run.

Mitchell scores 24 to lead Mass.-Lowell past Vermont 73-65

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Ron Mitchell had a career-high 24 points plus 10 rebounds as UMass Lowell defeated Vermont, which was playing its season opener, 73-65 on Monday.

Army takes Liberty Bowl spot left by Tennessee's withdrawal

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Army went from left out of the bowls to replacing Tennessee in the Liberty Bowl on Monday night, hours after the Volunteers withdrew because of COVID-19 test results.

The Latest: 2 top generals on US Joint Chiefs get vaccinated

WASHINGTON — Two of the U.S. military’s top officers have received the coronavirus vaccine.

Urging mask use, Tennessee gov says mandate 'controversial'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Monday he delivered a weekend address on the pandemic to “cut through the politics” and implore those who shun masks to wear them without him imposing a “controv…

Jalen Hurts has invigorated the Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts has invigorated the Philadelphia Eagles.