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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…
Model's 'tears of joy' as agent held over alleged sex crimes
LE PECQ, France (AP) — A former model who testified to French police that she was drugged and raped as a teenager by an associate of disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein said she wept “tears of joy” Thursday af…
11 indicted on federal drug-trafficking charges
SEATTLE (AP) — Eleven people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in a drug-trafficking conspiracy involving the sale of meth, heroin and cocaine, according to federal prosecutors.
Fisher Scones maker cited for overworking teenagers
TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — The maker of Fisher Scones, which has been a favorite at the Washington State Fair for years, has been cited for more than 1,500 instances of overworking teenagers.
Turkey, Iraq agree to cooperate against extremist groups
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Iraq have agreed to continue their cooperation in fighting extremist organizations, including the Islamic State group and Kurdish rebels, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said…
COVID-19 cases top 200 at hospital as layoffs announced
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — As coronavirus cases top 200 at Washington state's largest psychiatric hospital, officials are implementing new procedures to try to get it under control.
Sundance Film Festival unveils slate for 1st virtual edition
A Questlove-directed documentary about the other major music event of the summer of 1969 and documentaries about the creators of Sesame Street and the coronavirus pandemic in China are among the 72 feature films de…
Facebook removes French, Russian accounts active in Africa
PARIS (AP) — Individuals linked to Russia and the French military used fake Facebook and Instagram accounts to wage a covert disinformation campaign in the Central African Republic ahead of elections there this mon…
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
North Alabama routs Crowley's Ridge College 99-51
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Emanuel Littles had career highs of 20 points and 19 rebounds and North Alabama rolled past NAIA member Crowley’s Ridge College 99-51 on Thursday night.
Cooke leads No. 5 South Carolina to 103-41 win over Temple
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When Zia Cooke is confident in practice, it usually shows the next time South Carolina takes the court.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
The Latest: Coronavirus vaccine provided to US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are being provided with doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
Billboard: Interscope Geffen A&M named No. 1 label of 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — Interscope Geffen A&M — the home to Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga — has been named the No. 1 record label of the year by Billboard.
Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA award as best men's player
GENEVA (AP) — Robert Lewandowski won the biggest individual prize of his career Thursday, showing that a forward not named Messi or Ronaldo can be voted the world’s best soccer player.
EU, UK leaders concede big gaps remain in post-Brexit talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The U.K. and the European Union provided sober updates Thursday on the state of post-Brexit trade discussions, with only two weeks to go before a potentially chaotic split.