Australia to seek WTO intervention in barley row with China

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will ask the World Trade Organization to intervene in its dispute with China over barley and expects other nations to become involved in the case, Australian Trade Minister Simo…

Mariners bolster bullpen, get Montero in trade with Rangers

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday by acquiring right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers.

Knicks hope turnaround begins with Thibodeau in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks hope they are nearing the end of what might be the worst stretch in their history.

Biden's challenge: Creating a COVID-19-free White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three blocks from the White House, office space for more than 500 Biden transition staffers sits mostly idle. The government is shipping out laptops so staffers can work from home.

Oregon sets record with 54 coronavirus deaths

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon announced Tuesday a record high of 54 coronavirus deaths, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,214 people.

Adding Westbrook to Beal, Wizards hope to return to playoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — At Russell Westbrook’s first practice as a member of the Washington Wizards, he already was setting a tone — showing up early, cajoling teammates and calling them to task, teaching younger players…

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 …

Portland high school to be renamed for Black woman

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A high school in Southwest Portland will be renamed after one of five history-making Black women chosen as finalists by a committee of students, educators and community members.

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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:

Stanford faces Arizona in Santa Cruz to open Pac-12 play

A look at things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball:

Democratic push on COVID-19 aid welcomed by some in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — As Congress bargains over more financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic, some of the hundreds of thousands of Georgians who are casting ballots for the Jan. 5 runoffs that will determine whic…

Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:

Sundance Film Festival unveils slate for 1st virtual edition

A Questlove-directed documentary about the other major music event of the summer of 1969 and documentaries about the creators of Sesame Street and the coronavirus pandemic in China are among the 72 feature films de…

Reliever Greg Holland stays with Royals, $2.75M for 1 year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Free agent reliever Greg Holland stayed with the Kansas City Royals on Monday, signing a one-year contact for $2.75 million.