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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…
California reports one-day record of 379 coronavirus deaths and nearly 106,000 new confirmed cases in last two days.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California reports one-day record of 379 coronavirus deaths and nearly 106,000 new confirmed cases in last two days.
AP source: Biden to pick Rep. Haaland as interior secretary
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead…
New Jersey lawmakers pass measure to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace; governor is expected to sign it
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers pass measure to set up a recreational marijuana marketplace; governor is expected to sign it.
As US rushes to give shots, Tennessee builds vaccine reserve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As states rush to inoculate health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, only Tennessee has prioritized building its own emergency reserve of the coveted vaccine.
AP source: Biden to name Deb Haaland interior secretary, first Native American to lead agency overseeing tribal affairs
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Biden to name Deb Haaland interior secretary, first Native American to lead agency overseeing tribal affairs.
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.
California sets new daily record of 379 virus deaths
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases as the crisis over care of the sick deepened.
American Journalism Project supports three news outlets
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Journalism Project said Thursday that it was awarding $2 million in grants to three nonprofit newsrooms, including one based in New York City that targets the immigrant community.
Kansas AD gives Miles vote of support after winless season
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Les Miles got an unwavering vote of confidence from athletic director Jeff Long on Thursday, despite the long-suffering Jayhawks finishing just the second winless season since the…
EU top official: "Substantial progress on many issues" made in post-Brexit talks, big differences remain to be bridged
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU top official: "Substantial progress on many issues" made in post-Brexit talks, big differences remain to be bridged.
New GOP head wants earlier ballot counting in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The incoming Republican majority leader in the Wisconsin Senate wants to pass a bill early in 2021 to change state law to allow for the counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, a chang…
New Jersey lawmakers give blessing to marijuana marketplace
New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure Thursday setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is expected to sign the bill.
Implosion of former Trump casino pushed back a few weeks
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The implosion of one of President Donald Trump's former Atlantic City casinos is being delayed by a few weeks.
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8 nuns die of COVID-19 in last week at Wisconsin convent
ELM GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Eight nuns living at a retirement home for sisters in suburban Milwaukee died of COVID-19 complications in the last week — including four who passed away on the same day — a grim reminder of …