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Spokane County court rules in favor of AG's office in ACSO lawsuit
RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff's Office said it will appeal a decision announced Friday in a lawsuit brought…
The Latest: Australia looks for source of COVID-19 cluster
SYDNEY, Australia — Authorities are searching for the source of an emerging COVID-19 cluster in Sydney’s northern coastal suburbs.
Saints designate Brees to return from injured reserve
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints record-setting quarterback Drew Brees has been designated to return from the club's injured reserve list.
German police make 4th arrest over Dresden jewelry heist
BERLIN (AP) — Police in the German capital have arrested one of two fugitive twins wanted in connection with the spectacular theft of 18th-century jewels from a Dresden museum last year, officials said Tuesday.
Alex Claudio, Angels agree to $1,125,000, 1-year deal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Alex Claudio agreed to a one-year, $1,125,000 contract Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, adding the sidearm reliever to their bullpen makeover.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 54 cents to $48.36 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for February delivery rose 42 cents to $51.50 a barrel.
Alba leads Barcelona to 2-1 comeback win over Sociedad
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona defender Jordi Alba scored one goal and set up another to spark a 2-1 comeback victory over Real Sociedad, depriving the Basque Country side of the Spanish league lead on Wednesday…
Take advantage of student loan breaks before 2020 ends
Talk of student loan forgiveness has borrowers looking forward to 2021. But many already benefited from some unprecedented events in 2020:
GM Francis building toward inaugural Kraken season from afar
SEATTLE (AP) — In one corner of the second floor at the Seattle Kraken’s future training center sits the office of the general manager, complete with a view of the primary practice rink below.
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A pandemic atlas: How COVID-19 took over the world in 2020
From restaurants to retailers, virus transformed economies
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Rams rookie coordinator Staley is hot NFL coaching candidate
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up.
Henry lifts Jacksonville St. past Tennessee Tech 74-50
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Kayne Henry had 17 points as Jacksonville State routed Tennessee Tech 74-50 on Wednesday night. Amanze Ngumezi added 12 points for the Gamecocks, and Jalen Finch chipped in 11 points.
Calcaterra carries San Diego past Cal Poly 70-61
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Joey Calcaterra posted 18 points and seven rebounds as San Diego got past Cal Poly 70-61 on Wednesday.
Correction: John le Carré obituary
LONDON (AP) — In a Dec. 13 story about the death of spy novelist John le Carré, The Associated Press incorrectly reported that television versions of “Smiley’s People” and “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” were released …
Houston-area priest gets 10 years for child indecency counts
CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area Roman Catholic priest was sentenced to a decade in prison on Wednesday for abusing children at his church more than 20 years ago.