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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…
New Mexico expects vaccine delivery with day of approval
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Thursday the first doses of coronavirus vaccine from drug maker Pfizer are expected to arrive in New Mexico within 24 hours of pending federal appro…
Ohio law on ballot box limit quietly clarified as suit ends
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A lawsuit challenging an Ohio order that had restricted counties to one ballot drop box location during November's election quietly ended Thursday without further appeal, leaving in place cour…
Watchdog raises possible Kushner link to $700M rescue loan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional monitor of federal pandemic aid is raising the possibility of a link between President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and a $700 million relief loan to a struggling truc…
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the ou…
Pennsylvania blasts Texas' bid to overturn Biden's election
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for Pennsylvania responded in the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to Texas' effort to overturn the election result in four states for President-elect Joe Biden, calling it a “seditious…
Senate: Let drivers renew license in person less frequently
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan drivers could renew their licenses more frequently online or by mail instead of having to go to a secretary of state branch office under bipartisan legislation that received unanimous…
Jalen Hurts gets first start vs. Saints, NFL's No. 1 defense
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles picked the toughest spot to give Jalen Hurts his first career start.
New Mexico health orders could limit surgeries, ration care
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials on Thursday issued orders that could limit nonessential surgeries and prepare for rationing of other medial services as the coronavirus pandemic strains resources a…
Large Oregon gentrification protest stretches into 3rd day
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A gentrification protest in Oregon's largest city that has blockaded several city blocks in Portland entered its third day Thursday as demonstrators dressed in black and wearing ski masks shor…
Penn State, Michigan State close out tough regular seasons
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford is grateful that the faces he’s been able to see and interact with in person have stayed close this season.
SEC on ABC: ESPN to be exclusive TV home, starting 2024
The Southeastern Conference's signature mid-afternoon Saturday game will move from CBS to ABC starting in 2024 as part of a new 10-year contract announced Thursday with ESPN and the powerhouse football league.
Visa, Mastercard won't allow charges for services on Pornhub
NEW YORK (AP) — Mastercard and Visa said Thursday they would block their customers from using the credit cards to make purchases on Pornhub following accusations the pornographic website showed videos of rape and u…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Industrial and communication services companies helped push stocks mostly lower on Wall Street Thursday, extending the market's losses from a day earlier.
Washington State seeks to avoid meltdown versus Cal
Washington State coach Nick Rolovich acknowledges his team had a meltdown in falling behind by four touchdowns in the first quarter of a loss at Southern California.
Powell trying to resurrect bid to undo Biden’s Arizona win
PHOENIX (AP) — Conservative lawyer Sidney Powell is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit seeking to decertify election results that gave Democrat President-elect Joe Biden a victory in Arizona over Republican Pre…