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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…
Florida signs Anthony Duclair to 1-year contract
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — All-Star winger Anthony Duclair has agreed to join the Florida Panthers on a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.
Browns and Giants meet in prime time with playoffs on line
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are coming to the Meadowlands to face the New York Giants with one thing in mind: the playoffs.
The Latest: Louisiana hospitalizations highest since summer
BATON ROUGE, La. — The number of people in Louisiana hospitalized with COVID-19 has reached heights exceeding the state’s summer surge of the disease that can be caused by the coronavirus.
Man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend in Nevada tribe
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal agents have charged a 33-year-old man with murder in the fatal stabbing of his pregnant girlfriend in a brutal attack witnessed by her children on the Pyramid Lake tribal reservation north…
Michigan lawmakers reinstate freeze on water shutoffs
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers voted Thursday to prohibit water shutoffs across the state through March, reinstating a moratorium that was upended by a court ruling.
Hack against US is 'grave' threat, cybersecurity agency says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities are expressing increased alarm about a long-undetected intrusion into U.S. and other computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers…
Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California said this week she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against criticism of her job performance and que…
Some states say Pfizer vaccine allotments cut for next week
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution, prompting worries about potential delays in shots fo…
COVID-19 is pushing rural Nevada hospitals to the brink
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — In Nevada, which has more coronavirus hospitalizations per capita than any other state, the most visible sign of the surge underway is the overflow unit that one Reno hospital has set up in…
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Rashford's double leads Man U to 3-2 win at Sheffield United
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford’s double helped Manchester United overcome goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s early gaffe at former club Sheffield United and earn a 3-2 victory in the Premier League on Thursday.
Rashford leads Man United comeback after winning FIFA award
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Hours after being honored for his impact off the field, Marcus Rashford also delivered in front of goal.
Penn State, Illinois ready to close out regular season
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin has felt the heat before, as recently as a few weeks ago when Penn State was stuck in its worst ever losing streak to start a season.
Inslee proposes capital gains tax, tax on health insurers
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a new capital gains tax and a tax on health insurers as part of his two-year, $57.6 billion budget proposal that seeks to offset the revenue losses the …
Gophers, Badgers cherish second chance to renew rivalry
Minnesota and Wisconsin managed to avoid interrupting the most-played Football Bowl Subdivision rivalry this season.