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Samaritan projects budget deficit in 2027
MOSES LAKE — While Samaritan Healthcare is projected to make money through its operations in 2027, its bottom line…
More than 17K vaccinated in Puerto Rico; new doses en route
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — More than 17,800 people in Puerto Rico have received the COVID-19 vaccine since the first dose was administered earlier this week, with the U.S. territory expecting tens of thousands of…
Indians manager Francona says team's name change "correct"
CLEVELAND (AP) — Manager Terry Francona praised the Cleveland Indians for trying to “do the right thing” with a name change that was inevitable — and necessary.
Visit by COVID-infected official closes Washington Monument
The Trump administration abruptly closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive this week for the coronavirus.
Republicans block tougher enforcement of PFAS chemicals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Friday blocked the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from enforcing some new regulations designed to keep some PFAS chemicals out of the environment.
The Latest: HHS Alex Azar tests negative for COVID-19
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Alex Azar continues to test negative for COVID-19 after his wife contracted the coronavirus.
Wife of South Carolina governor tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina first lady Peggy McMaster has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Yemen's president in exile reshuffles Cabinet to end rift
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s embattled president, in exile in Saudi Arabia, announced a Cabinet reshuffle Friday in a major step toward closing a dangerous rift between his internationally recognized government and …
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Acting speaker: House not prepared to operate remotely
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire House isn't prepared to run an election for speaker or conduct its business for adopting rules in a remote meeting or hybrid situation, the acting House speaker said.
Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office seizes two fake domain names
BALTIMORE (AP) — Authorities have seized two domain names posing as biotechnology companies developing COVID-19 treatments but are apparently collecting personal information for fraud and installing malware, the U.…
Volkswagen facing 'massive' shortage of electronic parts
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen said Thursday it was facing production slowdowns due to a “massive” supply bottleneck caused by a shortage of semiconductor components for car electronics as global automobile m…
Watchdog: Floyd protests overwhelmed NYPD, sparking conflict
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department was caught off guard by the size of the spring protests after the killing of George Floyd and resorted to aggressive disorder control methods that stoked tensions and …
Biden may time confirmation votes to protect House majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect
Bust to boom: Reddick's 5-sack day highlights Arizona rise
Linebacker Haason Reddick doesn't mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy after the brilliant, five-sack afternoon that etched his name into the Cardinals' record books.
Governor 'OK' with 2nd round of shots; Kansas economy slumps
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly expressed little concern Friday over a smaller-than-expected second shipment of a coronavirus vaccine for Kansas, adding that she expects the state's plan for distributing shots…