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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…
Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics
TOKYO (AP) — A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said Friday her case highlights the problems of male-dominated sm…
Bus driver in Finland convicted over crash that killed 4
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The driver of a bus that plunged about from a bridge onto railway tracks in central Finland two years ago was found guilty on Friday of reckless driving that caused the death of four peop…
French teens protest after transgender classmate's suicide
LILLE, France (AP) — About 100 teenagers rallied in northern France on Friday to pay homage to a transgender student who killed herself this week after facing tensions with school officials for wearing a skirt to c…
German economic outlook rises, remains subdued
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Business optimism in Germany rose somewhat in December but remained at depressed levels as the pandemic continues to whipsaw Europe's largest economy.
Winter travel raises more fears of viral spread
Tens of millions of people are expected to travel to family gatherings or winter vacations over Christmas, despite pleas by public health experts who fear the result could be another surge in COVID-19 cases.
Trump stays on sidelines as virus vaccine injections begin
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration helped deliver vaccinations against
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UEFA cancels next year's Under-17 European tournaments
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA canceled next year's Under-17 European Championships for men and women on Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Protesters in Indonesia demand release of firebrand cleric
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Supporters of a detained firebrand cleric marched in Indonesia’s capital on Friday to demand his release and justice for six followers who were killed by police.
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UN head stresses need of virus vaccine for all nations
BERLIN (AP) — The secretary general of the United Nations on Friday stressed that as wealthy nations roll out the coronavirus vaccine for their citizens, the world also needs to ensure it is available for “everyone…
Egypt officials: Bombs kill 3 security forces in Sinai
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — Two roadside bombs exploded in restive northern Sinai Peninsula killing three members of Egypt's security forces and wounding 10 others, officials said Friday.
Officials: 3rd plane crash in a month at airport injures 1
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) — One person was injured when a small plane crashed after taking off from a South Florida airport — the third crash the facility has seen in the last month, officials said.
Freed Nigerian schoolboys welcomed after week of captivity
KATSINA, Nigeria (AP) — More than 300 Nigerian schoolboys, freed after being kidnapped last week in an attack on their school, have arrived in the capital of Katsina state to celebrations of their release.
EU says EU-UK trade talks face 'last attempt' to fix fish
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's chief negotiator said Friday that the bloc and the United Kingdom are starting a “last attempt" to clinch a post-Brexit trade deal, with EU fishing rights in British waters the …