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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…
Iowa Auditor: Governor could use state savings for virus aid
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand sharply criticized Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday for not calling the Legislature into an emergency session to approve spending of at least a portion of the $…
Oklahoma governor's cabinet secretary indicted on bribery
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's secretary of digital transformation and technology was charged Thursday with felony bribery for allegedly attempting to bribe members of the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
Broncos' COVID-19 contingency plan at kicker paying off
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — When the Denver Broncos were forced to play the New Orleans Saints
Asian Champions League: finally a final, Ulsan vs Persepolis
The longest Asian Champions League tournament in history ends on Saturday — more than 11 months after the first ball was kicked — when Ulsan Horang-i of South Korea meets Iran’s Persepolis in Doha, Qatar in the fin…
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.
The Latest: Judge shields San Diego eateries from shutdown
SAN DIEGO — A California judge says all restaurants in San Diego County can resume on-site dining with safety protocols, marking a setback to the governor’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Kentucky Supreme Court: Online poker site must pay state $1B
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an online poker company must pay more than $1 billion to the state for illegal gambling losses in a court battle that began a decade ago.
Alaska governor says he considers board appointments valid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he views as valid his appointment of a Revenue commissioner and picks for boards and commissions that the Legislature has not acted to confirm. His position was …
Keenan Allen, Mike Williams active for Chargers vs. Raiders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will have starting receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams active for a division showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders.
US plans family deportations, including girl with broken arm
HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. government is preparing to deport more than a dozen children and their parents held at a Texas immigration detention center, including a 4-year-old girl with a broken arm requiring surgery, …
Matos scores 16 to carry New Mexico over LeTourneau 90-58
HOUSTON (AP) — Bayron Matos had 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench to lift New Mexico to a 90-58 win over Division III LeTourneau on Thursday.
Steelers motivated for Monday night matchup with Bengals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two in a row and looked bad doing it, their Monday night matchup with the last-place Cincinnati Bengals is suddenly more important than it looked on the sche…
Ky. high court: online poker site must pay state $1 billion
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an online poker company must pay more than $1 billion to the state for illegal gambling losses in a court battle that began a decade ago.
Appeals court upholds ruling over Bronx Zoo elephant
NEW YORK (AP) — An appellate court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing a petition from an animal rights group for an elephant in the Bronx Zoo to get human-like rights and be moved to a sanctuary.
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…