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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…
Fraudulent unemployment claims filed in name of U.S. senator
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Among the more than $110 billion in unemployment benefits California has paid this year to people who lost their jobs because of the coronavirus, $21,000 went to an address in Roseville un…
Biden picks Regan for EPA nominee, Haaland for interior head
President-elect Joe Biden says he had chosen North Carolina regulator Michael S. Regan as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as his pick for interior secretary.
Deal-makers and fighters make up Biden's new climate team
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden wrapped up a team heavy on deal-makers and fighters to lead his climate effort Thursday, tasking it with remaking and cleaning up the nation’s transportation and power-plant systems, and…
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.
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US judge won't block Seattle from clearing homeless camp
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge Thursday declined to block Seattle officials from removing a homeless encampment from a city park.
In historic pick, Biden taps Haaland as interior secretary
President-elect Joe Biden selected New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as his nominee for interior secretary on Thursday, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency th…
The Latest: Brazil high court says vaccine can be mandatory
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Supreme Court says coronavirus vaccination can be made mandatory, delivering a blow to the nation’s nascent anti-vaccine movement.
Brewers' Counsell confident Yelich will bounce back
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is confident former MVP Christian Yelich’s 2020 hitting struggles won’t carry over to next season.
Microsoft announces additional $110M in local COVID relief
SEATTLE (AP) — As Washington state continues to reel from the pandemic, Microsoft has announced an additional $110 million of support for schools, nonprofits and hourly workers in the region.
Fiji cyclone kills at least 2, destroys dozens of homes
SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A powerful cyclone hit Fiji overnight, killing at least two people and destroying dozens of homes in the Pacific island nation, authorities said Friday.
Pac-12's Scott disappointed in USC's playoff ranking
Southern California is undefeated and can win its second Pac-12 championship in four years with a victory over Oregon on Friday.
The Latest: 5 Rams backups miss practice
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Thomas lifts Sacred Heart over LIU-Brooklyn 87-72
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Tyler Thomas scored a career-high 23 points as Sacred Heart topped Long Island-Brooklyn 87-72 on Thursday. Aaron Clarke added 20 points for the Pioneers.
Bryant beats Wagner 81-75
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Peter Kiss and Michael Green III scored 20 points apiece and Bryant topped Wagner for the second day in a row, winning 81-75 on Thursday.