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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…
Booker, Democratic lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill
A bill introduced Thursday by four Democratic lawmakers would grant college athletes sweeping rights to compensation, including a share of the revenue generated by their sports, and create a federal commission to o…
Darnold comes home with winless Jets to face vaunted Rams D
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — While Sam Darnold is back home on the West Coast this weekend, he'll undoubtedly think back to the days when he was a college superstar bound for NFL success, not a beleaguered pro quarterb…
Rooney's 11-year-old son Kai signs for Man United academy
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — One of Wayne Rooney’s sons has followed in his father’s footsteps by signing for Manchester United.
Forceful lyrics on domestic violence strike chord in China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Quarrel, rape, adultery. Tricky, greedy, sycophantic. Chinese singer Tan Weiwei chants each word methodically in a two-line string of vulgarities and insults.
The Latest: NBA star Antetokounmpo appears in safety ad
ATHENS, Greece — NBA basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in a commercial in his native Greece, released ahead of Christmas to urge people to observe public safety measures during the pandemic.
'Wonder Woman 1984' hopes to lasso a little holiday joy
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Mets C James McCann turns Tigers' release into $40.6M deal
NEW YORK (AP) — James McCann was released two years ago by the Detroit Tigers, and he says it's the best thing that ever happened to him.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Technology and health care stocks helped lift stocks to new highs on Wall Street Thursday.
AP Breakthrough Entertainer Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: Dreamer
NEW YORK (AP) — If Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was told nearly a decade ago that he’d trade in reading blueprints for movie scripts while he worked as a city planner in the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Com…
New Jersey lawmakers give blessing to marijuana marketplace
New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the bill.
Roberts unsure if Turner, Price to play with Dodgers in 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Roberts isn’t sure whether third baseman Justin Turner or former All-Star pitcher David Price will play with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021.
Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry
Minnesota and Wisconsin managed to avoid interrupting the most-played Football Bowl Subdivision rivalry this season.
Jones leads Coastal Carolina over Delaware State 99-73
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — DeVante’ Jones had a career-high 33 points as Coastal Carolina easily beat Delaware State 99-73 on Thursday night.
Judge: Oregon inmates' COVID-19 lawsuit can proceed
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Portland has ruled that a group of Oregon prison inmates can proceed with their lawsuit against state officials over their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were: