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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…
Ohio man who claimed to be missing boy sentenced to 2 years
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday sentenced an apologetic Ohio man to two years behind bars and one year of probation for falsely claiming to be a long-missing Illinois child.
Magic hope continuity leads to more balance, more wins
Steve Clifford is a veteran NBA coach, a brilliant tactician, someone probably who knows every nuance of every set that has ever been drawn up in league history.
The Latest: Appalachian hospital in Ky. vaccinates workers
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — The new COVID-19 vaccine arrived at an Appalachian hospital in Kentucky, and medical workers received the first injections.
Founder of Just for Laughs festival acquitted on rape charge
MONTREAL (AP) — The founder of the world-famous Just for Laughs comedy festival has been found not guilty on charges of rape and indecent assault.
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.
State faults officers' use of force against ICE detainees
BOSTON (AP) — Officers at a Dartmouth detention center used excessive force when they deployed pepper spray, police dogs and a flash bang device against inmates who refused to be tested for COVID-19, according to a…
Young Grizzlies motivated to prove doubters wrong yet again
The Memphis Grizzlies understand the Western Conference just keeps getting tougher and that little is expected from the rebuilding franchise.
US regulators OK genetically modified pig for food, drugs
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators have approved a genetically modified pig for food and medical products, making it the second such animal to get the green light for human consumption. But the company behind it says …
Stocks climb on Wall Street, breaking a 4-day losing streak
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street, breaking a four-day losing streak for the S&P 500. The benchmark index added 1.3% Tuesday, and other major indexes also rose. Small-company stocks did especially well, a…
Hopeful sign: Midwestern states see drop in new virus cases
After a punishing fall that left hospitals struggling, some Midwestern states are seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases. But the signs of improvement are offset by the virus's accelerating spread on both coasts…
Smith, Pitts are the real stars of SEC's Alabama, Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference championship game features two of the nation’s top playmakers, and neither is a quarterback.
How to spot fake shopping sites and avoid being scammed
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Black bought what he thought was a well-priced drone online. But the drone never showed up, the site stopped responding to his emails and he never got his $100 back.
Campbell finalist again for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore defensive end Calais Campbell is a three-time finalist with New England wide receiver Matthew Slater a finalist for a second straight year and third overall for the Art Rooney Sportsmanshi…
Kentucky taps NFL Rams assistant Coen to guide its offense
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has hired Los Angeles Rams assistant Liam Coen as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to revive the Southeastern Conference's worst passing game.
9th Circuit: Nevada's COVID-19 church attendance cap illegal
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday in favor of two Nevada churches that say the state’s COVID-19 restrictions violate their First Amendment rights because they place harsher attendance limits o…