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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…
The Latest: US govt backs challenge to Michigan in-class ban
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The U.S. Justice Department is supporting Michigan faith-based schools in their court challenge to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s ban on in-person classes in high schools.
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.
The Latest: Pitt players vote not to play in bowl game
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Seahawks' Adams insists Jets are just next team on schedule
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — As much as he may try to avoid it, Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is a big part of the story this week.
US attorney general troubled by Mexican limits on agents
MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Attorney General William Barr said Friday the United States is troubled by legislation pending in Mexico that would limit foreign agents and remove their immunity.
Mets to agree with minor league contract with Blevins
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets have told Jerry Blevins they intend to agree to a minor league contract that would bring the left-hander back to New York.
North Korea accused of using virus to crack down on rights
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Eight mainly Western nations accused North Korea on Friday of using the pandemic “to crack down further on the human rights of its own people,” pointing to reports of an uptick in executions r…
Emmer, Stauber, Hagedorn asked high court to void Biden win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber and Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota were among the Republicans who signed on to a last-gasp bid to get the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the presidential election.
Wisconsin Air National Guard pilot was decorated combat vet
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Air National Guard fighter jet pilot who died when his F-16 crashed during a training exercise over Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was a decorated combat veteran who had flown three tou…
Portland police head asks activists to quit barricaded house
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland's police chief on Friday implored protesters to leave a barricaded home that was owned by a Black and Indigenous family before it was allegedly taken through predatory lending practic…
Atlanta awarded berth in 2021 CONCACAF Champions League
CHICAGO (AP) — Atlanta was awarded a berth in next year’s CONCACAF Champions League by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s board of directors on Friday.
Mamukelashvili leads Seton Hall over St. John's 77-68
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili had a career-high 32 points as Seton Hall topped St. John’s 77-68 on Friday.
Mitchell scores 31 to lead UMass past Northeastern 94-79
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Tre Mitchell had 31 points and 11 rebounds as UMass beat Northeastern 94-79 on Friday.
Nevada's COVID-19 hospitalizations top US amid surge
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Amid a months-long coronavirus surge, Nevada has surpassed South Dakota and now has more COVID-19 patients hospitalized per million residents than any other state in the U.S., according to …
Alaska governor proposes cash payouts, infrastructure plan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed an “extraordinary response” to revive Alaska's pandemic-stunted economy Friday, including about $5,000 in direct payments to residents from the state's oil-wealth f…