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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…
Rebraca leads North Dakota over South Dakota 75-71
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Filip Rebraca had a career-high 26 points as North Dakota edged past South Dakota 75-71 on Thursday night in a Summit League opener for both teams.
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No. 17 Northwestern women beat EIU 93-57 in season opener
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Veronica Burton scored 21 points, Lindsey Pulliam added 18 and No. 17 Northwestern opened its season with a 93-57 rout against Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 …
California county urges hospitals to halt elective surgeries
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A top health official in California's third-largest county is urging hospitals to cancel elective surgeries and implement plans to prepare for an onslaught of COVID-19 patients, as intensive care…
AP sources: Phillies hire Dombrowski to lead baseball ops
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Whether rebuilding or reloading, Dave Dombrowski has been a big success at every major league stop.
McDonald 22 points, No. 6 Arizona routs Arizona State 65-37
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — No. 6 Arizona labored at times through its first three games, twice falling into early double-digit holes before rallying.
Hawaii expects 81,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by end of month
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is expected to receive enough first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine for 81,000 people by the end of the month, officials said Thursday. The first shipments could arrive as early as next week.
Giants D boss Pat Graham emerging as potential head coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The way the New York Giants defense has played this season, coordinator Pat Graham is almost certainly going to be considered for some head coaching jobs at the end of the season.
Gardner carries East Carolina past North Florida 73-67
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner had 20 points and 12 rebounds as East Carolina topped North Florida 73-67 on Thursday.
Texas woman indicted on murder in pregnant mom's slaying
NEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) — The woman accused of killing a pregnant mom and removing the baby from the victim’s womb was indicted Thursday on murder charges.
James lifts Jacksonville past New Orleans 77-70
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dontarius James had a career-high 25 points as Jacksonville beat New Orleans 77-70 on Thursday.
No. 6 Arizona women rout Arizona State 65-37
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Aari McDonald had 22 points and made five 3-pointers and No. 6 Arizona quickly turned its rivalry game against Arizona State into a rout in a 65-37 victory Thursday night.
Broome carries Morehead State over Transylvania 81-55
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Johni Broome had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Morehead State easily beat Transylvania 81-55 on Thursday night.
Stung Steelers seek to rebound in preparing to face Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott wouldn’t go as far as to describe Mike Tomlin’s sometimes gruff demeanor as intimidating.