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Hansen Road bridge now scheduled to open in mid-February
MOSES LAKE — Work on the Hansen Road overpass over Interstate 90 gets back into full swing Monday, and drivers can…
Hundreds of Nigerian students missing after attack on school
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Hundreds of Nigerian students are missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in the country's northwestern Katsina state, police said, while the president said the military was in gunfig…
Germany tightens virus lockdown rules over Christmas period
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is closing most stores and schools, and further limiting social contacts in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections that have remained stubbornly high in recent weeks.
Deadline comes knocking: Is there hope left for Brexit deal?
BRUSSELS (AP) — Facing yet another self-imposed Brexit deadline on Sunday, the chief negotiators from the European Union and United Kingdom were making last-ditch efforts to bridge differences on a trade deal that …
Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain said Sunday it approved the use of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, following its earlier approval of a vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech.
The Latest: Pakistan raises vaccine budget to $250 million
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has increased its funds allocation for purchasing COVID-19 vaccines amid a surge in the coronavirus.
A peek at Christmas wishes: Local gardeners discuss their ‘ultimate gift’ ideas
MOSES LAKE — Holly Trinnamen, a Moses Lake gardener, said she knew exactly what her ultimate garden gift would be. “The first thing that comes to mind is a gar…
Cordeiro has 2 of Hawaii's 5 rushing TDs in win over UNLV
HONOLULU (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro was 20-of-33 passing for 252 yards and added two of Hawaii's five rushing touchdowns as the Rainbow Warriors beat UNLV 38-21 on Saturday night in the season finale for both teams.
Warren carries McNeese St. past NCCAA-member Carver College
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Collin Warren scored 18 points as McNeese State easily beat NCCAA-member Carver College 96-53 on Saturday night.
Duarte, Williams help Oregon hold off Washington, 74-71
SEATTLE (AP) — Chris Duarte and Eugene Omoruyi scored 14 points apiece, Eric Williams Jr. added 14, and Oregon held on to beat rival Washington 74-71 on Saturday night.
Biden's Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under P…
New York's 21 Club closes indefinitely due to pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The storied 21 Club in midtown Manhattan, a favorite of celebrities and the power elite for nine decades, is closing indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the owners are optimistic about…
No. 20 FSU tops Florida 83-71 after Johnson collapses early
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Highly touted freshman Scottie Barnes scored 17 points and No. 20 Florida State extended its dominance against rival Florida with an 83-71 victory Saturday that came after the Gators’ best …
Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its “Person of the Year.”
Cowboys OL Cameron Erving goes back to IR, ending his season
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys placed Cameron Erving on injured reserve with a sprained knee Friday, ending the tackle's season because it's his second stint on IR.
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