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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
The Latest: Belgians, Dutch halt UK flights, fearing variant
BRUSSELS — Belgium has joined the Netherlands in banning flights from the U.K. and also banned rail connections in an attempt to make sure that a new strain of coronavirus that is sweeping across southern England d…
Gladbach's Thuram apologizes for spitting in opponent's face
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Borussia Mönchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram has apologized for spitting in an opponent's face during a game as he faces a lengthy ban.
Thousands line up for tests amid Thailand virus outbreak
SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of people lined up for coronavirus tests in a province near Bangkok on Sunday, as Thai authorities scrambled to contain an outbreak of the virus that has infected nearly 700 …
Nepal president dissolves Parliament; elections next spring
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s president dissolved Parliament on Sunday after the prime minister recommended the move amid an escalating feud within his Communist Party that is likely to push the Himalayan nation …
Bosnian city of Mostar holds 1st local election in 12 years
MOSTAR, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Long-entrenched ethno-nationalists were projected to win the first local election in Bosnia’s southern city of Mostar in 12 years, but early results of Sunday's vote also indicated…
Dutch ban UK flights, fearing the new coronavirus variant
THE HAGUE (AP) — The Netherlands is banning flights from the U.K. for at least the rest of the year in an attempt to make sure that a new strain of coronavirus that is sweeping across southern England does not reac…
‘Tiny’ laws: Understand the regulations on your tiny home
The tiny house movement may be popular, but it is also important to know whether a jurisdiction allows the dwelling a potential buyer wants and which banks wil…
New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline
Pelicans first-year coach Stan Van Gundy was hired less than two months before the Pelicans first preseason game earlier this week.
Sheriff: Man arrested on cross-country trip with girl, 12
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A self-proclaimed pedophilia advocate who once ran for political office in Virginia has been arrested by authorities who said they caught him flying across the country earlier this week with a…
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins
LONDON (AP) — It's like the clock has been wound back 35 years with Liverpool and Everton as the English league frontrunners.
Notre Dame's blowout loss brings A&M into playoff picture
What is better (or worse, depending on perspective): Losing to Alabama by 28 on the road in early October or losing to Clemson by 24 in the Atlantic Coast Championship game Saturday?
Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995
DENVER (AP) — Donning gray caps that declared them AFC East champions for the first time since 1995, the Buffalo Bills acted like this was old hat.
Gov. Inslee delays implementation of plastic bag law
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation delaying the implementation of a law banning retailers from using single-use plastic bags.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
VIRUS TODAY: General apologizes; AP finds states spend $7B
Here’s what’s happening Saturday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: