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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…
Giants' Kitchens downplays play-calling against Browns
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Freddie Kitchens has been ready o take over the play-calling from offensive coordinator Jason Garrett since the New York Giants started this season.
1 dead in incident involving migrant boat off Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — One woman died and another two were rescued Friday from the sea off the eastern Greek island of Lesbos in an incident involving an inflatable dinghy carrying Somali migrants.
Eviction ban extended until July for Portland-area renters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah County commissioners have voted to extend the county’s residential eviction ban until July 2, providing assurance that tenants won’t lose their homes even if Oregon doesn’t extend it…
Pelosi, McConnell get COVID-19 vaccine, urge others to do so
WASHINGTON (AP) — The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive
House speaker voices interest in Northeastern University job
BOSTON (AP) — The speaker of the Massachusetts House is considering whether to take a job at his alma mater Northeastern University.
Lawmakers push abortion restrictions, gun rights expansion
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers have sent bills to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that would increase abortion restrictions, expand gun rights and ban the execution of the severely mentally ill.
Volkswagen faces "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…
DC schools reach deal with teachers on return to classroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Teachers in the nation's capital and the D.C. public school system have reached an agreement on COVID-19 safety protocols, ending a monthslong standoff and paving the way for school buildings to r…
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Prosecutor: Autism didn't make Toronto van attacker kill 10
TORONTO (AP) — The man who killed 10 people by deliberately driving down pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk is a mass murderer who happened to have autism spectrum disorder, the prosecution said Friday.
Kelly, Swinney express concern about no families at playoffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney both expressed concerns about playing a College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day …
Iraqi refugee fatally shot in Portland picking up Uber fare
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 23-year-old Iraqi refugee was fatally shot in Portland, Oregon, while picking up an Uber fare in what authorities believe was a gang-related ambush gone wrong.
Somalia suicide bombing kills 15, misses prime minister
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber attacked a stadium in Somalia's central city of Galkayo Friday, killing 15 people shortly before the arrival of the country's new prime minister, according to police.
Bowman eager to set Blackhawks back on championship course
CHICAGO (AP) — Stan Bowman has a new job title and the same goal to set the Chicago Blackhawks back on a championship course. He insists no one is hungrier than he is to see it happen.
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