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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…
Feds: North Carolina frat members were part of drug ring
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Fraternity members at North Carolina's flagship school were part of a drug trafficking ring that for years funneled huge quantities of drugs into three college campuses, federal prosecuto…
Antetokounmpo features in Greek pandemic safety ad
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in a government ad in his native Greece, released ahead of Christmas to urge people to observe public safety measures during the pandemic.
Maryland, Michigan State canceled again by COVID-19
In yet another twist to this crazy college football season, a matchup between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled a second time after an outbreak of COVID-19 in College Park.
Talk of House speaker possibly resigning roils Beacon Hill
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House could see big changes at the top as speculation grows that House Speaker Robert DeLeo is weighing whether to resign to take a post at his alma mater, Northeastern University.
Canada clears Boeing 737 Max changes but steps still needed
MONTREAL (AP) — Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft is a step closer to returning to Canadian skies, nearly two years after being grounded due to technical issues that resulted in two deadly crashes involving foreign airline…
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
Cypriot lawmakers reject state budget for 1st time ever
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ lawmakers on Thursday voted down the coming year’s state budget for the first time since the country’s founding in 1960, amid a squabble over a probe into a defunct “golden passport” …
The Latest: UN appeals to rich nations to share vaccines
BERLIN — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is appealing to rich nations to support the purchase of coronavirus vaccines for poor countries.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski voted best men's player at FIFA awards
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski voted best men's player at FIFA awards.
Maine residents will get a card along with COVID-19 shot
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine residents will be issued cards to simplify the process of getting vaccinated for coronavirus after they receive the first shot.
Patriots looking up at Dolphins in standings for a change
Even five time zones away in Hawaii, where Tua Tagovailoa grew up following football and dreaming of an NFL career, the New England Patriots left an impression he can describe with just one word.
The Latest: Second-ranked Baylor men end basketball pause
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Home Depot to pay $20.8M fine for lax contractor oversight
Home Depot Inc. will pay a $20.8 million fine for failing to ensure that its contractors follow lead paint rules. The civil penalty announced Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency is the largest such pena…
Patterson, No. 23 Buffalo eye MAC title against Ball State
DETROIT (AP) — Jaret Patterson and No. 23 Buffalo have packed a lot of accomplishments into this short season.
EU top official sees 'progress' in post-Brexit talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top official said Thursday that “substantial progress on many issues” has been made in post-Brexit talks, yet big differences remain to be bridged.