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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…
Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese lunar capsule returned to Earth on Thursday with the first fresh rock samples from the moon in more than 40 years, offering the possibility of new insights into the history of the solar sys…
Vaccinations reach nursing homes as California faces crisis
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The first COVID-19 vaccinations are underway at U.S. nursing homes, where the virus has killed more than 110,000 people, even as the nation struggles to contain a surge so alarming it has…
'If not one thing, it's another': Northeast preps for storm
NEW YORK (AP) — The Northeast girded Wednesday for a major snowstorm at a key moment in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the
COVID-19 deaths climb as Indiana virus spread continues
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Another 125 Indiana residents have died from COVID-19, pushing the state’s pandemic death toll past 7,000, state health officials said Wednesday.
Florida's new python-sniffing dogs have 1st success
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Truman, the python-sniffing black Labrador retriever, recently tracked down his first snake in a new program Florida is using to eradicate the invasive species.
Idaho gov proclaims 'Health Care Worker Appreciation' month
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has proclaimed December, “Health Care Worker Appreciation Month,” recognizing the work care providers are doing in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
QB Jones' status less certain for Giants for Sunday's game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is dealing with two injuries and his status for Sunday night’s big game against Cleveland is uncertain.
Fed keeps rate near zero but sees brighter economy in 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will keep buying government bonds until the economy makes “substantial” progress — a step intended to reassure financial markets and keep long-term borro…
Arizona ties, sets records for virus deaths, hospital usage
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Wednesday tied a previous record for coronavirus deaths in one day during the current virus surge while its available hospital bed capacity dropped to a record-low since the start of the p…
It's not a target: UK rows back on Christmas easing advice
LONDON (AP) — No need to take it to the max.
EU postpones $109 million aid to Ethiopia over Tigray access
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Prague zoo's month-old Sumatran orangutan finally has a name
PRAGUE (AP) — He’s called Pustakawan, or Kawi, if you wish.
NC court order threatens executive branch power over funds
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina Court of Appeals panel's ruling threatens the ability of elected executive branch leaders in the state to control non-tax dollars without legislative permission.
Google glitch, snowstorm bring virtual learning frustrations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It wasn't the weather that delayed school this week, at least not the first time.
Florida man sentenced to 50 years for stabbing mom to death
PALM COAST, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Wednesday for stabbing his mother to death after he got angry when she threatened to kick him out of the house.