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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…
Asia Today: S. Korea reports 950 cases, biggest daily jump
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported another 950 coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater capital are…
Dentlinger leads S. Dakota St. past North Dakota 74-62
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Matt Dentlinger had 21 points as South Dakota State got past North Dakota 74-62 on Friday.
Mexico approves emergency use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government’s medical safety commission approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine Friday, making Mexico the fourth country to do so.
Agbaji scores 18 to lead No. 5 Kansas to 95-50 rout of Omaha
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji and Mitch Lightfoot were held without a field goal and combined for two points when fifth-ranked Kansas needed a late 3-pointer and a missed free throw by Creighton to escape with…
Pittsburgh players opt out of potential bowl game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six months working inside the confines that came with playing college football in the middle of a pandemic was enough for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Walker carries Texas Southern over LeTourneau 103-60
HOUSTON (AP) — John Walker III had a career-high 35 points as Texas Southern easily beat LeTourneau 103-60 on Friday.
Murray Jr. scores 20 to lead Rider past Manhattan 82-64
NEW YORK (AP) — Dwight Murray Jr. had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Rider beat Manhattan 82-64 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for both teams on Friday night.
The Latest: Mexico is 4th nation to OK the Pfizer vaccine
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
The Latest: No 2 Louisville-NC women's game postponed
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US executes Louisiana truck driver who killed daughter, 2
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The Trump administration continued its unprecedented series of post-election federal executions Friday by putting to death a Louisiana truck driver who severely abused his 2-year-old daught…
Mexico approves emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTec coronavirus vaccine, becoming the fourth country to do so
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico approves emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTec coronavirus vaccine, becoming the fourth country to do so.
Nicaragua opposition figure seeks rule changes for 2021 vote
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Leading Nicaraguan opposition figure Juan Sebastián Chamorro expressed hope Friday that the opposition will be able to win some reforms to make the country's November 2021 elections fairer.
US puts to death Louisiana truck driver who killed 2-year-old daughter, carrying out 10th federal execution of 2020
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — US puts to death Louisiana truck driver who killed 2-year-old daughter, carrying out 10th federal execution of 2020.
Utah State players opt out of Colorado State game in protest
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State has canceled its football game against Colorado State amid concerns voiced about religious discrimination during the search for a new football coach.
Protesters hurl eggs as South Korea releases child rapist
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Angry protesters threw eggs and shouted insults as one of South Korea’s most notorious child predators was released from a prison in southern Seoul on Saturday at the end of a 12-year term…