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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…
Baker sends police accountability bill back to lawmakers
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker returned a police accountability bill to state lawmakers Thursday, asking for changes before he can sign the legislation.
Stock indexes end mixed as damage to the economy piles up
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower Thursday following more evidence that
The Latest: Pence talks vaccines in SC as virus cases rise
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Vice President Mike Pence has traveled to South Carolina to talk about coronavirus vaccines, as cases are rising in the state.
In Georgia, Pence calls Senate GOP's 'last line of defense'
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Back in Georgia to rally electoral support for the state's two Republican senators, Vice President Mike Pence told voters in Augusta on Thursday that returning the incumbents to Washington would…
Ohio governor extends overnight curfew into new year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's overnight curfew will be extended into the new year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday as he urged residents to do everything possible to protect themselves and others from the corona…
GOP-led Ohio joins Trump effort to overturn election results
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio on Thursday joined other Republican-led states that are backing GOP President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election won by Democrat Joe Biden.
The Latest: Texas Tech closes football facility
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Radiation spike detected at Finnish nuke plant; no leak
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland's nuclear safety watchdog said Thursday that a radiation spike was detected inside one of the country’s nuclear plants, which led to an automatic shutdown of a reactor, but there was no radi…
The Who concert memorial fundraiser plays on, virtually
CINCINNATI (AP) — For years, alumni of a Cincinnati-area high school have gathered to raise scholarship money in memory of three classmates killed in a crush of people at a 1979 concert by The Who. And they were de…
Albania: New protest over police shooting, minister resigns
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Demonstrators clashed with police for a second day Thursday in the Albanian capital, Tirana, during a protest over this week's fatal police shooting of a man during curfew hours.
Huskers look to stack wins; Gophers play after virus layoff
It's been hard enough for Scott Frost to find success at Nebraska. Sustaining it has been harder yet.
2 men linked to death of woman found on rural road
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police have identified two men in connection with the death of a Silverton woman, whose body was found along a rural Multnomah County road last month.
No. 12 Georgia visits hot Missouri in makeup of postponement
No. 12 Georgia (6-2, 6-2 SEC, No. 9 CFP) at Missouri (5-3, 5-3, No. 25), Saturday at noon EST (SEC Network).
VIRUS TODAY: 1 million cases in 5 days, FDA meets on vaccine
Here's what's happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
INF Nate Lowe traded from Rays to Rangers for minor leaguers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Infielder Nate Lowe was traded from the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays to the Texas Rangers on Thursday for minor league catcher and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez.