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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…
Model's 'tears of joy' as agent held over alleged sex crimes
LE PECQ, France (AP) — A former model who testified to French police that she was drugged and raped as a teenager by an associate of disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein said she wept “tears of joy” Thursday af…
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NBA Foundation announces first $2 million in grant awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA Foundation has chosen the initial seven recipients of grants from the newly created group, the first step toward what the league has promised will be at least $300 million in money designed …
Teen charged in Chicago shooting that killed 1, wounded 4
CHICAGO (AP) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder in a
EU adds dozens more Belarus officials to sanctions list
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Belarus, targeting dozens more officials over their role in the security crackdown launched after the contested presidential electi…
Mexico's minimum wage to rise 15% over business objections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government announced the country's daily minimum wage will rise by 15% in January to the equivalent of about $7 per day.
Governor bills North Dakota for lost fight over House seat
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota taxpayers are on the hook for legal expenses in Gov. Doug Burgum’s failed attempt to fill a legislative seat won by a man who died before taking office.
Russia can't use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years after a ruling Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Browns look for 10th win, Giants playoff hopes need help
CLEVELAND (9-4) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7)
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Playoff push: Bears seek 3rd straight road win vs. Vikings
CHICAGO (6-7) at MINNESOTA (6-7)
Rams' No. 1 defense faces winless Jets' No. 32 offense
NEW YORK JETS (0-13) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-4)
Murray vs. Hurts QB matchup intrigues as Cards host Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (4-8-1) at ARIZONA (7-6)
Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale has been freed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man who was arrested and sentenced to life for selling $20 in marijuana to undercover officers when he was homeless has been freed from prison.
Keynan Middleton agrees to $800,000 deal with Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners kept up their bullpen overhaul Wednesday by agreeing to an $800,000, one-year contract with right-handed reliever Keynan Middleton.