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Holy Cross Parish opens in Mattawa
MATTAWA — The Catholic population of Mattawa pulled off a remarkable feat, Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson said. “Fo…
In pandemic era's isolation, meaning of 'self-care' evolves
NEW YORK (AP) — These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like:
Millennial Money: Conquer Black Friday from your couch
’Twas days before Black Friday when all around the country, shoppers were gearing up for a day full of shopping.
Lights, camera, sell: Retailers want you to watch and shop
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jenna Powell gets in front of a camera, she can sell $10,000 worth of sparkly dresses and tie-dye hoodies in 40 minutes.
White House still planning holiday parties, despite warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — All those warnings from public health officials begging Americans to limit gatherings this holiday season amid a surge in coronavirus cases aren't stopping the White House from planning a host of …
Pandemic gave locals fleeting taste of a tourist-free Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Line-Noue Memea Kruse lives on Oahu's famed North Shore, where marveling at sea turtles, epic waves and sunsets that paint the sky orange and purple are a must for many tourists in Hawaii.
As season nears, Europe ponders skiing during pandemic
MILAN (AP) — Though the first real snow has yet to fall across much of Europe, ski buffs are imagining with dread a once-unthinkable scene: Skiing in Zermatt in Switzerland while lifts idle across the border in Ita…
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
Waiters and bartenders are being thrown out of work — again — as governors and local officials shut down indoor dining and drinking establishments to combat the nationwide surge in coronavirus infections that is ov…
Americans turn up heat and Cholula sells for $800 million
With millions dining at home for safety and a swing to the spicier side in the U.S. in recent years, Cholula, the hot sauce with the distinctive wooden cap and a cult following, has become a very valuable brand.
Precautions help Aspen remain a destination during pandemic
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — March is Aspen's moneymaking season as spring breakers and families head to the mountains to ski.
Excerpts of letters sent to Santa
Excerpts from letters sent to Santa that have been received by his sorting office in France:
Tweet on spare change generates big money for virus aid
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Andy Larsen is a sports writer, but with so many games scratched during the pandemic he has spent a lot of time digging into coronavirus data and its sobering implications.
Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving
Vivian Zayas can’t keep herself from scrolling through photos of last Thanksgiving, when her mother stood at the stove to make a big pot of rice and beans and then took a seat at the edge of the table.
Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 'worst' toys
BOSTON (AP) — Cute plastic animals with tiny accessories that pose a choking hazard, Black Panther-inspired claws with the potential to cause facial or eye injuries, and green slime that could be harmful if swallow…
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response
In Pennsylvania, if you’re having friends over to socialize, you’re supposed to wear a mask — and so are your friends. That’s the rule, but Barb Chestnut has no intention of following it.