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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…
Dutch committee issues scathing report into benefit system
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch parliamentary commission issued a damning report Thursday into a scandal in which thousands of parents were wrongly labeled fraudsters by government officials assessing claims …
Tunisia region at heart of revolution waits to reap rewards
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia on Thursday marked 10 years since a local fruit and vegetable seller set himself ablaze in protest after police took his cart, an act that enraged the country and snowballed into the r…
Fisher Scones maker cited for overworking teenagers
TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — The maker of Fisher Scones, which has been a favorite at the Washington State Fair for years, has been cited for more than 1,500 instances of overworking teenagers.
Issaquah high school closes after 2 staff get COVID-19
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — Issaquah High School announced it is closing for the remainder of the week on Wednesday after two staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
Cooper Hewitt acquires two emoji that symbolize inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has acquired two emoji that have helped broaden diversity for users of the tiny pictures, becoming the third museum to add emoji to their digital collect…
Qatari sports network retains EPL rights amid Saudi dispute
LONDON (AP) — Qatar's sports broadcasting network retained the rights to air all English Premier League games on Thursday for another three years in the Middle East amid a long-running dispute with Saudi Arabia ove…
Nigerian boy tells of abduction by extremists and his escape
KANKARA, Nigeria (AP) — It was late Friday night when Usama Aminu heard gunshots, at first thinking they had come from the nearby town. As soon as he and the other students at the Government Science Secondary Schoo…
Reputed mobster admits assaulting 'Real Housewives' hubby
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A reputed mobster admitted assaulting the then-boyfriend and now husband of a former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member in exchange for a deeply discounted lavish wedding reception.
EU states can require stunning before ritual slaughter
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Court of Justice ruled Thursday that EU member states can that animals be stunned before they are ritually slaughtered.
Russia awaits ruling on Olympic ban for flag, anthem
GENEVA (AP) — Russia will find out Thursday if its name, flag and anthem will be banned from the next two Olympics and all world championships for up to four years because of state-backed doping.
Bank of England holds fire as it awaits Brexit developments
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England opted against injecting another dose of stimulus into the British economy as it waits to hear whether a post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union is agreed in …
Italy: 18 fishermen seized by Libya in fishing dispute freed
ROME (AP) — Eighteen Italian fisherman, who were seized in September by Libyan authorities in a fishing dispute have been freed, the Italian government announced Thursday.
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European Space Agency appoints Austrian scientist new chief
BERLIN (AP) — Austrian scientist Josef Aschbacher has been appointed to head the European Space Agency as the organization grapples with the fallout from Brexit and the rise of commercial rivals outside of Europe.
Booker, Democratic lawmakers introducing NCAA reform bill
A bill being 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 commissio…