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Police arrest 13 during Seattle protests
SEATTLE (AP) — Police in Seattle arrested 13 people as authorities said people smashed windows and spray painted buildings as protesters marched through parts of the city Wednesday night following a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not indict officers in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
Mirrored depot will open Dutch museum's storage to public
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — All the paintings, sculptures and other works that grace museums and galleries around the world are the visible tip of a huge art iceberg. Most of the institutions only have space to exhibit a fraction of their collections, meaning the majority of the art is locked away out of the public eye.
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No. 13 UCF opens conference play with trip to East Carolina
Dillon Gabriel and and his Central Florida teammates aren’t spending time worrying about their national ranking. Instead, the No. 13 Knights just keep piling up wins.
Kenosha shooter's defense portrays him as 'American patriot'
The way lawyers for Kyle Rittenhouse tell it, he wasn't just a scared teenager acting in self-defense when he shot to death two Kenosha, Wisconsin, protesters. He was a courageous defender of liberty, a patriot exercising his right to bear arms amid rioting in the streets.
The Latest: Sweden's PM keep limits on gatherings
STOCKHOLM -- Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says he’s keeping the 50 person-limit for gatherings.
Australian offers free coffee, chat from his kitchen window
It all started when Rick Everett walked out of his home in Sydney and put up a sign on his kitchen window that read: “Free coffee to combat the virus.”
Sales of new homes rise 4.8% in August to 1.01 million unit annual rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes rise 4.8% in August to 1.01 million unit annual rate.
The Latest: Sweden's PM keeps limit on gatherings
STOCKHOLM -- Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says he’s keeping the 50 person-limit for gatherings.
Trump pays respects to late Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump paid respects to late Supreme Court Justice
Stocks swing on Wall Street as September stays volatile
New York (AP) — Stocks are swinging between losses and gains in early Thursday trading on Wall Street, as the number of layoffs sweeping the country remains stubbornly high.
The Latest: 'Bolder measures:' Africans seek help for virus
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
Sales of new homes surgeed 4.8% in August
NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of new homes rose by a very strong 4.8% in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 1.01 million units.
3 accused of creating 'man cave' under Grand Central station
NEW YORK (AP) — Three railroad workers have been suspended for turning a storage room under New York's Grand Central Terminal into an unauthorized “man cave” with a television, a refrigerator, a microwave and a futon couch, officials said Thursday.
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Over 360 more detained in Belarus in protests against leader
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Over 360 more people have been detained in Belarus during protests against the country's authoritarian president, who was
AP Explains: What's next with the Supreme Court vacancy?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The death of Supreme Court
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Thailand sues Facebook, Twitter for allowing banned material
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government lodged complaints with police Thursday against Facebook and Twitter, alleging they failed to comply with court orders to block content judged illegal under Thai law.
Records: Mail delivery lags behind targets as election nears
The slice of Michigan that covers Detroit, its suburbs and towns dependent on the auto industry is coveted political terrain in one of this year's most important presidential swing states. It also has another distinction as home to one of the worst-performing U.S. Postal Service districts in the country.
German bishops set up system for larger sex abuse payments
BERLIN (AP) — The Catholic Church in Germany is setting up a new system to compensate survivors of sexual abuse by clergy that will provide for payments of up to about 50,000 euros ($58,400) each.
The Latest: Protest in Portland over Breonna Taylor decision
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Stocks opening lower as Wall Street heads into a correction
New York (AP) — Stocks resumed falling in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as layoffs remain stubbornly high across the country and Congress stalls on sending aid to out-of-work Americans. The S&P 500 was 0.5% lower and now is 10% below its early September high, what market watchers call a correction. Unemployment claims rose slightly to a historically high 870,000 last week, worse than economists expected. Stocks have slumped following months of strong gains. Among the reasons behind the abrupt tumble are worries that stocks simply grew too expensive following their record-setting run through the spring and summer.
Some in GOP dispute Trump, say they'd accept if he loses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans pushed back Thursday after President Donald Trump again declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Pageant powerhouse Venezuela to hold virtual beauty contest
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — For the first time in decades of Miss Venezuela competitions, the pageant powerhouse's so-called “most beautiful night” will not be live as organizers try to put on a compelling contest virtually amid a pandemic lockdown.
Black man sues Wells Fargo, says he was denied service
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland man has accused Wells Fargo bank of discriminating against him, after he says a banker refused to open a bank account for him after learning he was Black.
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Sept. 25
Mullen takes No. 5 Florida, title hopes back to Mississippi
Dan Mullen should hope this trip to Ole Miss goes as well his first — or his last.
AP PHOTOS: In era of the virus, the UN meeting that wasn't
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — When world leaders descend on the United Nations for their yearly meeting, U.N. headquarters in New York City transforms into a hectic, vibrant place.
Mortgage rates tick up to 2.9%, remain at historic lows
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages rose slightly this week but remain at historically low levels.
No. 16 Tennessee looks to continue streak at South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee linebacker Henry To'o To'o is convinced the team's run back to Southeastern Conference prominence wasn't a late-season fluke — and it can continue when the 16th-ranked Vols open the season at South Carolina on Saturday.
Molotov cocktails hurled at Portland police by protesters
PORTLAND (AP) — Protesters in Portland hurled Molotov cocktails at officers in Oregon’s largest city during a demonstration over a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not indict officers in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, police said Thursday.
'Grateful': Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Model Gigi Hadid and her musician boyfriend Zayn Malik took to social media to celebrate the arrival of an infant girl, with dad saying he's “grateful" and “thankful.”
AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020
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Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000, a historically high figure that shows that the viral pandemic is still squeezing restaurants, airlines, hotels and many other businesses six months after it first erupted. The figure coincides with evidence that some newly laid-off Americans are facing delays in receiving unemployment benefits as state agencies intensify efforts to combat fraudulent applications and clear their pipelines of a backlog of jobless claims.
From quick shortcuts to slow cookers, how we're eating now
In normal times, food trends often started in restaurants, with top chefs. Maybe they got written up in food magazines or blogs. After some time, you could find the trending ingredients on grocery store shelves.
Rite Aid tops Street 2Q expectations, revises forecast
Rite Aid topped Wall Street expectations for the fiscal second quarter and gave a revised annual forecast, one quarter after withdrawing it due to COVID-19 uncertainty.
As virus surges, critics say UK hasn't learned from mistakes
LONDON (AP) — Britain bungled its response to the coronavirus the first time around. Now many scientists fear it’s about to do it again.
NYC mayor skips Saudi Arabia summit, citing rights concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he is withdrawing from a virtual summit of world cities scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia because of human rights concerns.
Trump-appointed judges under an election-year political lens
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson, a Trump administration appointee who bucked the president's conservative base by blocking a Tennessee law that restricts mail-in voting, had an announcement to make before wrapping up his decision: it had nothing to do with politics.
Annual Lennon tribute, in 40th year, goes online
NEW YORK (AP) — Like many other events, an annual John Lennon tribute concert that takes place in his adopted city of New York on his Oct. 9 birthday has been forced online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Extremist violence causes food shortages in north Mozambique
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The escalating extremist insurgency in northern Mozambique has displaced 310,000 people, creating an urgent humanitarian crisis, the World Food Program said Tuesday.
Q&A: What were the results of Breonna Taylor investigation?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in her Kentucky apartment, a grand jury delivered a long-awaited answer about whether the officers would be punished. The jury
The Latest: Crews clean up after protests in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Turner Sports expands rights deal with MLB through 2028
Turner Sports will continue broadcasting Major League Baseball after agreeing to an extension of rights through the 2028 season.
Turkey hikes rates to support currency, fight inflation
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 2 percentage points on Thursday, its first hike in two years to fight inflation and support its falling currency.
Jobless claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000, a historically high figure that shows that the viral pandemic is still squeezing restaurants, airlines, hotels and many other businesses six months after it first erupted.
Cambridge Analytica ex-boss banned from running companies
LONDON (AP) — The former boss of Cambridge Analytica, the political consulting firm brought down by a scandal over how it obtained Facebook users’ private data, has been banned from holding company directorships for seven years.
US jobless claims reach 870,000 as layoffs remain elevated 6 months after virus struck economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — US jobless claims reach 870,000 as layoffs remain elevated 6 months after virus struck economy.
EU tries to sell migrant pact amid claims the hardliners won
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top migration officials struggled Thursday to sell their new plan to overhaul the bloc’s failed asylum system amid concern they have sold out to anti-migrant governments.
The Latest: Russia reports highest daily cases since July
MOSCOW — Russian health officials have reported 6,595 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily surge since July.
Seattle to transfer properties to Black-led community groups
SEATTLE (AP) — The city of Seattle has begun finalizing plans to transfer three Central District properties to Black-led community organizations that have long operated, or had plans to operate, public-service programs at the sites.
1st Kosovar Albanian arrested on war crime charges
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A special international court said Thursday that a former commander of the separatist fighters in Kosovo's 1998-1999 war has been arrested as part of a war crimes and crimes against humanity probe stemming from the conflict with Serbia.
Ginsburg's empathy born of Jewish history and discrimination
In the Jewish tradition, burials usually take place within 24 hours of death.
Facebook oversight board to start operating in October
LONDON (AP) — Facebook's long-awaited oversight board that will act as a referee on whether specific content is allowed on the tech giant's platforms is set to launch in October.
UK announces new plan to help workers hit by pandemic
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s treasury chief on Thursday announced a new income support program for workers hurt by the coronavirus pandemic as the government races to prevent widespread layoffs when earlier employer subsidies end next month.
De Blasio pulls out of upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he is withdrawing from a virtual summit of world cities scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia ahead of the Group of 20 summit of the world's 20 major industrialized nations.
EU warns of slim window to avoid repeat of prior virus peak
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union officials urged member nations Thursday to move quickly to slow the latest wave of COVID-19 infections to avoid a repeat of the broad lockdowns that paralyzed the continent’s economy in the spring.
Former VW boss Winterkorn faces trial on 2nd set of charges
BERLIN (AP) — A German court has ruled that former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn must face trial on a second set of charges in the company's diesel emissions scandal, these ones related to alleged market manipulation.
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Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Thursday, September 24, 2020
Election 2020 Today: Trump's power move; Biden courted
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IMF endorses Sudan's reform plan for battered economy
CAIRO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has signed off on Sudan's economic reform program, a move that can eventually allow the highly-indebted African country to get debt relief and move ahead with rebuilding its battered economy as it transitions to democratic rule.
The Latest: Nearly 100 arrests in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Choir practice in Spain infects 30 of 41 members with virus
MADRID (AP) — At least 30 of 41 members of a gospel choir in northeastern Spain have contracted coronavirus following a rehearsal indoors with little air circulation, local authorities and the chorus say.
Taiwan: China's military flew surveillance planes on 3 days
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Thursday condemned recent Chinese military activity after Beijing sent two military surveillance planes toward the island for three straight days, calling it a “deliberate provocation.”
Stocks dip as virus cases rise, stimulus outlook unclear
Global shares were mostly lower Thursday due to broad uncertainty about the economic outlook as coronavirus cases pick up again in many parts of the world.
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Lukaku: Vidal could be the difference for ambitious Inter
MILAN (AP) — After coming close to two titles last season, Inter Milan has high hopes that its upgraded squad will end a 10-year wait for a trophy.
UK announces plans to help workers hit by pandemic
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s treasury chief on Thursday announced a new income support program to help workers hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, responding to pressure from businesses and labor unions to step in with more direct support for people in precarious work situations.
Drug companies work jointly to boost vaccine confidence
LONDON (AP) — Two firms developing COVID-19 vaccines say pharmaceutical companies are trying to give the public as much information as possible about their testing regimes as drugmakers and public health officials seek to boost confidence that any approved vaccine will be safe.
Many more likely sought US jobless aid as layoffs persist
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will provide its latest snapshot Thursday of the pace of layoffs, which have remained elevated but have been declining as some sectors of the economy have rebounded in the six months since the viral pandemic erupted.
Seoul: North Korea kills S. Korean official, burns his body
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday that North Korean troops fatally shot a South Korean government official who may have attempted to defect and set his body on fire after finding him on a floating object near the countries' disputed sea boundary.
UN watchdog: 'Staggering' $36M embezzled in South Sudan
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The United Nations commission on human rights in South Sudan says “a staggering $36 million” has been misappropriated by government officials and senior politicians since 2016 as widespread corruption continues to drain the world’s youngest nation.
Sir Harold Evans, crusading publisher and author, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Harold Evans, the charismatic publisher, author and muckraker who was a bold-faced name for decades for exposing wrongdoing in 1960s London to publishing such 1990s best-sellers as “Primary Colors," has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 92.
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Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks
Protests as Thai lawmakers vote on constitutional amendments
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai lawmakers met Thursday to vote on six proposed amendments to the country's military-backed constitution, as protesters pushing for charter reform gathered outside the Parliament building.
TikTok's owner applies for Chinese license to close US deal
BEIJING (AP) — TikTok's owner said Thursday it has applied for a Chinese technology export license as it tries to complete a deal with Oracle and Walmart to keep the popular video app operating in the United States.
The Latest: Swiss university's undergrads all quarantined
Swiss health authorities have ordered a quarantine for 2,500 students at a prestigious hospitality management school after “significant outbreaks” of the coronavirus that are a suspected byproduct of off-campus partying.
Chelsea signs goalkeeper Mendy after Kepa's costly mistakes
Chelsea has signed goalkeeper Édouard Mendy to take its summer transfer window spending over $280 million, putting the future starting position of Kepa Arrizabalaga in doubt.
Portrait by Renaissance master expected to soar past $80M
NEW YORK (AP) — An enigmatic painting from Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli will go on auction next year and art watchers will be seeing if it fetches more than its eye-watering $80 million estimate, despite the pandemic.
Quarantine ordered for 2,500 students at elite Swiss school
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss authorities ordered 2,500 students at an elite hospitality management school to quarantine themselves due to a coronavirus outbreak allegedly linked to off-campus partying, the latest back-to-school sign of higher education's place in the pandemic.
German economy rebounding, faces risk from virus resurgence
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A widely watched indicator of German business confidence has risen for a fifth month in a row as Europe's largest economy rebounds from the coronavirus shutdowns - but the index remains below its long term average and uncertainty is high with virus cases rising.
UK to announce plans to help workers hit by pandemic
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top treasury official plans to announce a new program to help workers hurt by the coronavirus pandemic Thursday, responding to pressure from businesses and labor unions to step in with more direct support for people in precarious work situations.
Troublesome South African baboon evicted for raiding homes
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Kataza already had a lengthy rap sheet with Cape Town authorities, so when he organized a band of others to raid a series of suburban homes, he was captured. Now he sleeps at a local prison, although there is a social media campaign for him to be returned to his old stomping grounds.
88 whales rescued from Australia's worst mass beaching
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Authorities have rescued 88 pilot whales and are attempting to free 20 others that survived Australia’s worst mass stranding, as crews prepare to remove 380 decomposing carcasses from the shallows of Tasmania state, officials said Thursday.
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The Nation's Weather for Thursday, September 24, 2020
Global shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat
Global shares were lower Thursday as caution set in after a retreat on Wall Street driven by a decline in technology shares.
EU says Belarus president's inauguration will deepen crisis
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Thursday that the swearing in of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to a sixth term during a secretive ceremony lacks democratic legitimacy, defies the will of the Belarusian people and will only deepen the country’s political crisis.
Democrats in Pa. scramble to limit number of 'naked ballots'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrats are launching a digital ad targeting Pennsylvanians voting by mail to explain how to correctly fill out and return the ballots, hoping to avert worried predictions that 100,000 votes or more could be invalidated because the ballots aren't put in the proper envelope.
Israel tightens second lockdown as virus cases soar
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Thursday moved to further tighten its second countrywide lockdown as coronavirus cases continued to soar, ordering all nonessential businesses to close and requiring people to stay within 1,000 meters (yards) of their homes.
Hong Kong activist Wong arrested over unauthorized assembly
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was arrested again Thursday for allegedly participating in an unauthorized assembly last October.
No. 8 Auburn hosts No. 23 Kentucky in SEC's opening weekend
Here are things to watch in Week 1 of play in the Southeastern Conference:
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Never kick? Fourth down just another play for Post Falls
Send out the punt team on fourth down? Not so fast, if you're Post Falls.
Begay in business with Cd'A Tribe
Coeur d'Alene Tribe partners with Notah Begay III for Symetra 'Road to the LPGA Tour' event
PREP SOCCER: Charter boys take down Timberlake
Gallegos, Clovis lead Panthers in IML showdown with Tigers
NORTHWEST NOTES: Sept. 24, 2020
NIC golf coach in hunt at Pacific Northwest PGA Professional Championship
Celebrating North Idaho's finest
Coeur d'Alene Chamber hosts inaugural Public Safety Awards
Seven first responders honored during Coeur d'Alene Chamber's inaugural Public Safety Awards
Who ya gonna call?
NIC kicks COVID to the curb with fog
College blasts away at virus
Composter finds nearly 3-pound surprise
Mighty spud gets assist from sheep manure
Hayden composter discovers an unexpected vegetable in her garden
Seoul: North Korea kills SKorean official, burns his body
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday North Korean troops fatally shot a South Korean government official who may have attempted to defect and set his body on fire, after they found him on a floating object near the disputed sea boundary.
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2 scholars, said to be banned, had no China travel planned
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Two Australian scholars reportedly banned from China said Thursday they had no intention of traveling there for fear for their personal safety.
Cardinals, Panthers renew old rivalry to highlight Week 3
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 3:
A Case of great generosity
Rick Case, auto empire leader, major donor to Boys & Girls Club and other charities, dies at 77
Rick Case, auto empire leader, major donor to Boys & Girls club and other charities, dies at 77
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Bowling scores: Sept. 24, 2020
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The Latest: UK to subsidize wages of pandemic-idled workers
LONDON — Britain’s top treasury official is preparing to announce new plans to help workers hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ex-US Rep from Florida under federal campaign finance probe
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a former Florida Congresswoman accused of spending at least $50,000 of campaign money on vacations and restaurant and luxury hotel bills.
Birding tour slated in Libby
Birding class in Libby
0924 Notices
WHITE, Bryan Lee, 53, of Kellogg, Idaho, died
Lila Lee Perry, 85
Lila Lee Perry, 85, passed away on Sept. 17, 2020
Today's Ghastly Groaner
If the year 2020 were a beverage...
Potato losses hurt more than just farmers, processors
It’s been a difficult year for the Washington’s potato farmers, with growers and potato processors losing an estimated $900 million in sales — both domestic and exports — and $170 million in income, according to a report prepared by the Washington State University’s IMPACT Center and commissioned by the Washington Potato Commission.
Dixon is phenomenal asset to region, residents
Dixon is phenomenal asset to region, residents
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf - Sept. 24, 2020
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf - Sept. 24, 2020
More Asian giant hornets found in Washington
The bad is news that nine Asian giant hornets have been found in Washington state in the last year. The good news is the nasty bugs — most two inches long with stingers nearly a quarter-inch in length — have only been found in Whatcom County, and they don’t seem to be spreading far. At least not yet.
Helen Esther (Davis) Hull, 79
Helen Esther (Davis) Hull, 79
USDA announces second round of covid farm aid
Farmers who missed out on the first round of Coronavirus loss assistance are now eligible to apply for a second round of assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2).
This Week In History - Sept. 24, 2020
This Week In History - Sept. 24, 2020
From the Archives - Sept. 24, 2020
From the Archives - Sept. 24, 2020
Community support vital to success of local healthcare services
Community support vital to success of local healthcare services
Don’t be scared – it’s just your neighbor!
Don’t be scared – it’s just your neighbor!
The Second Law of Motion redux
The Second Law of Motion redux
Is that sebaceous filament or blackheads?
Is that sebaceous filament or blackheads?
The legend of 'The Kraken'
The legend of The Kraken
Schweitzer Mountain Resort and the season ahead
Schweitzer Mountain Resort and the season ahead
A Bird in the Hand: The House Finch
A Bird in the Hand: The House Finch
Choose to be a part of the action this Election Day
Choose to be a part of the action this Election Day
The day Teddy came to town
The day Teddy came to town
History's Window
History's Window
Bonner County Calendar - Sept. 24, 2020
Bonner County Calendar - Sept. 24, 2020
A call to fast and pray
A call to fast and pray
My style of country music
My style of country music
Yakima wineries struggle with COVID-19 closures
The sawdust was still settling on Fortuity Cellars’ new tasting room when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
'Next Steps Month' is perfect chance to imagine your higher education future
“Next Steps Month” is perfect chance to imagine your higher education future
Editorial Cartoon 09242
Editorial Cartoon 09242
Marmaduke 092420
Marmaduke 092420
Bonner County History - Sept. 24, 2020
Bonner County History - Sept. 24, 2020
Wayne Babcock
Wayne Babcock passed away on Sept. 15th. His family invites those whose lives he touched to a celebration of his life. We will have a “FUN”eral at the picnic shelter at Lakeview Park, near the museum, on Saturday, Sept. 26th, 1 pm. Please bring a lawn chair and we’ll be Co-Vid safe. Condolences may be sent to the family at 375 Gold Hill Circle, Sagle, ID 83860 The family requests that memorial donations be made to Bonner General Health Hospice, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864.
James Wayland Chubb, 55
James Wayland Chubb, 55
Trout Creek Bridge reopening delayed a week
Trout Creek Bridge reopening delayed a week
Questions and answers with Bonner Homeless Transitions
Questions and answers with Bonner Homeless Transitions
The U.S. Forest Service and the Kaniksu National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service and the Kaniksu National Forest
Terry Sam Whitman
Terry Sam Whitman, 64, of Moses Lake, Washington passed away September 20, 2020.
Johnson named Paul Harris Fellow
Johnson named Paul Harris Fellow
Cleaners struggle with covid effects
MOSES LAKE — A lot of businesses suffered, lost customers and clients, when Gov. Jay Inslee effectively ordered the state closed in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NIC kicks COVID to the curb with fog
NIC kicks COVID to the curb with fog
Anita (Jantz) Holdeman
Anita (Jantz) Holdeman
Editorial Cartoons 092420 BFH
Editorial Cartoons 092420 BFH
Moving toward a brighter future
Moving toward a brighter future
Community invited to participate in NIC Cardinal Reads
Community invited to participate in NIC Cardinal Reads
Moyie Springs finds no negative impact to wastewater improvements
Impact report shows no major negative impacts to wastewater project
BCSD announces four school related COVID-19 cases and mask mandate
BCSD to require facemask as an uptick of COVID-19 cases increases
Bonners Ferry is considering changes to off-street parking ordinance on Sept. 24
The city of Bonners Ferry is considering some changes to its off-street parking ordinance and an update to the planned unit development (PUD) codes.
POAC hosts exhibit Friday evening
POAC hosts exhibit Friday evening
Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not
Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not
What’s the fuss about farmhouse style?
What’s the fuss about farmhouse style?
Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 31, 2020
Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 31, 2020
Stocks close sharply lower as tech sector takes another hit
Stocks close sharply lower as tech sector takes another hit
investigation concludes on grizzly bear attack
Two bow hunters in the upper pack river drainage were attacked by a sow Grizzly bear on Sept. 9th but managed to escape severe injury.
Valley View classroom fundraises, school receives physical education grant
Valley View teacher receives a $3500 grant for physical education supplies after participating in the Kids Heart Challenge.
County adds 2 new cases over past week
County adds 2 new cases over past week
Correction
In the Tuesday, Sept. 22 story “Local Ranchers donate hay, feed to fire-stricken growers,” we incorrectly reported the phone number of the Washington Cattlemen’s Association. The correct phone number is 509-925-9871. We regret the error.
Big cat alert
Mountain lion sightings serve as reminder to use caution
Fish and Game says be alert for big cats
Letter: Why we vote for Tom Dent
We have known Tom for 20-plus years and know him as a honest straight shooter.
2020-21 Upland Forecast:
Here's what hunting looks like across the state
Signs point to solid season
COVID Info Box 092420 BFH
COVID Info Box 092420 BFH
'Socialism' has been helping less-wealthy survive for 80 years
'Socialism' has been helping less-wealthy survive for 80 years
Is the water polluted or are plants operated badly?
Is the water polluted or are plants operated badly?
Coeur Custom completes Chris-Craft Commuter Cruiser
1929 polished wood yacht now for sale
1929 wood yacht now for sale for $425,000
Birding tour slated in Libby
Birding class in Libby
North Idaho College announces NIC Cardinal Reads
North Idaho College announces NIC Cardinal Reads
investigation concludes on grizzly bear attack
Two bow hunters in the upper pack river drainage were attacked by a sow Grizzly bear on Sept. 9 but managed to escape severe injury.
County sees 6 new COVID cases
County sees 6 new COVID cases
COVID Info Box 092420 SNP
COVID Info Box 092420 SNP
AP News in Brief 092420
AP News in Brief 092420
Job postings point to intervention facility, not re-entry center
New jobs will fill connection centers for those on probation or parole.
World leaders criticize haphazard response to pandemic
World leaders criticize haphazard response to pandemic
Lakeland, New Vision high schools report positive COVID cases
One positive case reported in Post Falls, one in Lakeland school districts
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
Best Shot - Sept. 24, 2020
Best Shot - Sept. 24, 2020
Kid Weather - Sept. 24, 2020
(Reider E., Priest Lake Elementary)
Weather Map 092420
Weather Map 092420
Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2
In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season the Seattle Mariners will go into the final weekend with an outside shot at the postseason. It’s a very slim chance. But for a young team, it’s a valuable learning opportunity.
United States surpasses 200,000 deaths due to COVID-19; how Washington compares
With 200,654 deaths as of Tuesday, the United States continues to have the most COVID-19 deaths of any country in the world, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The country with the second-highest death toll is Brazil, with more than 137,000 fatalities.
Crews continue to battle area fires
Crews continue to battle area fires
NIC kicks COVID to the curb with fog
NIC kicks COVID to the curb with fog
Bonner County Calendar - Sept. 24, 2020
Bonner County Calendar - Sept. 24, 2020
Mystery Pine Street cheese flinger apprehended
Resident says he was 'cheezed' on multiple occasions
A man picking his daughters up from school helped police find the teenage cheese thrower
Chief of Duty
Interview nearly 10 years ago shares insights of a life spent fighting fires
Interview nearly 10 years ago shares insights of a life spent fighting fires
Consumer Gal: Airlines eliminating some fees
Major airlines are eliminating some change fees
RECORDS
Judgments and sentencings
Post Falls hiker dies on Utah's highest peak
Former Post Falls hiker loses life on Utah's highest peak
How to wave your Stars and Stripes
Know your flag etiquette
Clover and Co. closing doors after nearly three years
Clover and Co. closing doors after nearly three years
DMV office to close for training Sept. 30
DMV office to close for training Sept. 30
Boundary County Airport Board to meet Friday evening
Boundary County Airport Board to meet Friday evening
Wish Elaine Cross a happy 101st birthday
Wish Elaine Cross a happy 101st birthday
Maybe now is the time to end Electoral College
Maybe now is the time to end Electoral College
Honor our flag, pray for our country
Letter to the Editor, Sept. 24
Joey Brewer softball tournament raises over $27,000
The family of Joey Brewer, a local Bonners Ferry resident and two-time cancer survivor currently battling cancer for the third time, raised over $27,000 this past weekend through the Joey Brewer Benefit Tournament.
Elton Roth Sr., 82
Elton Roth Sr., 82
Dukes Claybusters practice for upcoming shoot
Dukes Claybusters practice for upcoming shoot
Street engineer retires, all welcome to attend party
There will be a retirement party for John Youngwirth
Air Force JROTC program starts at MLHS
MOSES LAKE — It was a simple enough exercise. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Will Britt asked 14 Moses Lake High School students — sorted into two groups of seven — to further sort themselves by day of birth. And do that without talking.
Moses Lake approves homeless camp at former lumber yard
The Moses Lake city council voted 6-1 Tuesday to move forward with a two-year lease on the southeast corner of East Broadway Avenue and state Route 17 for the development of a managed homeless camp.
Coronavirus: Total cases exceeds 3,000, 42 reported Wednesday
There were 42 cases of the coronavirus confirmed Wednesday, including new cases in Moses Lake, the Mattawa and Quincy areas, and rural Grant County near Othello, according to the Grant County Health District.
Letter: Tom Dent is a man of integrity
I have never been one to follow politics very much. That is, until I became acquainted with Tom Dent.
Police records for Sept. 24, 2020
MLPS and Grant County Jail
Commentary: Coronavirus has worsened world's trash problem
Like other nations, China is struggling with the deadly COVID-19 virus and suffocating under mountains of trash its residents generate each day.
County to open mental health crisis treatment center
MOSES LAKE — Grant County will be opening a treatment center for patients suffering from a mental health crisis in the next few weeks.
The little day care that could
Fun and Fancy Free Learning Center in Polson has grown from a single house to a new custom building
The new facility is just a block away from the original, halfway between Cherry Valley Elementary and Polson High School.
Tiny Rubik's Cube goes on sale in Japan for anniversary
TOKYO (AP) — A tiny but playable Rubik’s Cube, so little it fits on your fingertip, has gone on sale in Japan for 198,000 yen, or about $1,900, for delivery starting in December.
Schools adjust and carry on amid pandemic
Like all of Lake County, schools in St. Ignatius and Arlee started the new school year with enthusiasm and a few new rules.
New this week: 'Enola Holmes,' Public Enemy and Bonnaroo
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Something unusual is missing among Nielsen's top programs
NEW YORK (AP) — There's something missing in the Nielsen company's listing of last week's 20 most popular prime-time programs, something that once would have seemed inconceivable.
Famed French actor Michael Lonsdale dies at 89
PARIS (AP) — Michael Lonsdale, a giant of the silver screen and theater in France who worked with some of the world’s top directors in an acting career that spanned 60 years, died on Monday, his agent said. He was 89.
Diggs focuses on giving and receiving in 1st year with Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Stefon Diggs is more interested in giving than receiving.
Rays beat Mets 8-5, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Confetti instead of champagne. Silly string instead of beer.
French media: Top chef Pierre Troisgros dies aged 92
PARIS (AP) — Pierre Troisgros, one of France's top chefs who helped reinvent the country's traditional cuisine, died Wednesday just weeks after his 92nd birthday.
Probe of gang rape case that shocked Egypt ensnares many
CAIRO (AP) — An announcement last month that Egypt’s top prosecutor would investigate an alleged 2014 gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at a luxury Cairo hotel marked a rare moment of triumph for human rights activists.
MLS-leading Crew beat Minnesota United 2-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán and Pedro Santos each had a goal and an assist and the MLS-leading Columbus Crew beat Minnesota United 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Kevin Hart inks new multi-platform deal with SiriusXM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Hart is bringing more of his funny back to SiriusXM.
Twins assume first in AL Central with 7-6 win against Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Cave hit a pair of home runs, Kenta Maeda finished off his regular season with another strong start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Wednesday night to take over sole possession of the AL Central lead for the first time since late August.
Review: SuperM supercharges dance floors with super album
SuperM, “Super One" (SM Entertainment/Capitol Records)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Man involved in timber poaching, starting wildfire sentenced
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — A man involved in a timber poaching effort in Olympic National Forest that started a big wildfire has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.
Officials shift to recovery following Oregon wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's wildfires have “turned a corner” as firefighters continue to make significant progress containing the flames, but Oregonians still face a long road to recovery, Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
Met Opera skips this season, 1st Black composer opens '21-22
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera will skip an entire season for the first time in its nearly 140-year history and intends to return from the pandemic layoff next September with the company’s first presentation of a Black composer, Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
Brooks, Amadi about to get their chance on Seahawks defense
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Two youngsters are about to get their chance to prove they can be long-term options to help the Seattle Seahawks' struggling defense.
Louisville police say officer has been shot as protests grow over lack of charges for officers in Breonna Taylor's death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville police say officer has been shot as protests grow over lack of charges for officers in Breonna Taylor's death.
Stamkos scores, leaves, Lightning beat Stars 5-2 in Game 3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — As soon as Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, his Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated on the ice and the bench with 211 days of pent up excitement.
Yimmi Chara gives Portland 1-0 victory over Seattle
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yimmi Chara scored in the opening minutes and the Portland Timbers went on to beat Pacific Northwest rival Seattle 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Votto homers, Bauer sharp as surging Reds top Brewers 6-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — The grounds crew that had been banging drums and raising a din in the stands all game long lined up and exchanged high-fives with exuberant Reds players.
19-year-old Bassett, Lewis help Rapids beat Earthquakes 5-0
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Cole Bassett and Jonathan Lewis each scored for the second consecutive game and the Colorado Rapids beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Fundraising goes on as Leah Still at 5 years cancer free
Leah Still planned to celebrate five years cancer free with a dinner at her favorite steakhouse.
A's beat Dodgers 6-4 on Laureano's 9th-inning homer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After going hitless in his first two at-bats, Rámon Laureano singled. Feeling emboldened, he choked up on the bat and broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, by far the highest in the world, hitting the once-unimaginable threshold six weeks before an election that is certain to be a referendum in part on President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Embed-Fruits Of Labor-Palm Oil, ADVISORY
FRUITS OF LABOR - PALM OIL — Chart. Global demand for palm oil, which is found in half the items on supermarket shelves and in most cosmetic products, has skyrocketed over the past few decades. An AP investigation into the invisible workforce of millions of laborers toiling in the palm oil industry in Malaysia and Indonesia found many of them suffering from various forms of exploitation. This digital embed shows the fast rising production of palm oil. This chart is current as of Sept. 24, 2020 and will not be updated. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
AP News in Brief at 12:09 a.m. EDT
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
Elton John announces new North American dates for final tour
NEW YORK (AP) — After postponing several shows because of the coronavirus pandemic, Elton John is saying hello to the yellow brick road of touring.
Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77
CHICAGO (AP) — Gale Sayers, the dazzling and elusive running back who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame despite the briefest of careers and whose fame extended far beyond the field for decades thanks to a friendship with a dying Chicago Bears teammate, has died. He was 77.
Another record low in viewership for 'Pandemmys'
NEW YORK (AP) — The novelty of television stars getting Emmy Awards delivered to their homes wasn't enough to keep the annual show from slipping further in popularity.
Huffington teams with book publisher on wellness guides
NEW YORK (AP) — A “behavior change" company founded by Arianna Huffington is teaming with Hachette Book Group on a series of wellness guides. The first release, “Your Time to Thrive,” comes out in March.
Wednesday Sports in Brief
MLB
US--Apple Books-Top-10
Apple Books US Bestseller List - 09/20/20 - Paid Books
Oregon Lottery games offline for Portland, coast after fires
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Lottery games in Portland and on the coast went dark after damage caused by wildfires.
For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed irrelevant.
Sweet 16: Post Malone leads Billboard Awards nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Post Malone is the sunflower of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
Ellen DeGeneres makes on-air apology, vows a 'new chapter'
NEW YORK (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres used her opening monologue of the new season of her daytime talk show to address allegations of a toxic work environment, apologizing for things “that never should have happened.”
French media: Raspy-voiced singer Juliette Greco dead at 93
PARIS (AP) — Juliette Greco, a French singer, actress, cultural icon and muse to existentialist philosophers of the country’s post-War period, has died, French media said Wednesday. She was 93.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Poet Nikky Finney wins $100,000 lifetime achievement prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Nikky Finney has won the Wallace Stevens Award, a $100,000 lifetime achievement honor presented by the Academy of American Poets. Judges praised Finney, known for such collections as “Head Off & Split” and “Rice,” for her “fierce moral conviction” and as a bard “for the African diaspora.”
Charges dismissed against man accused of mailing explosives
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Charges were dismissed against an Everett man accused of sending suspicious packages to the Washington D.C. area in 2018.
Lennon's killer says he sought glory, deserved death penalty
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man who killed John Lennon in 1980 says he was seeking glory and deserved the death penalty for a "despicable” act.
Portland police declare protest for Breonna Taylor a riot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Oregon's largest city declared a crowd in front of the city’s police headquarters a riot late Wednesday as the demonstrators assembled to protest a Kentucky grand jury’s decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to the death of Breonna Taylor.
Woodward's 'Rage' sells 600,000 copies in first week
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Woodward's “Rage” sold more than 600,000 copies in its first week of publication, continuing a yearlong wave of blockbuster books about President Donald Trump.
Larentowicz, Atlanta beats FC Dallas 1-0 to end winless skid
ATLANTA (AP) — Jeff Larentowicz scored on a penalty kick and Atlanta United beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Wednesday night to end a six-game winless streak.
Yankees make four errors, lose 14-1 to Blue Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gary Sánchez made two of his team’s season-high four errors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the sloppy Yankees 14-1 Wednesday night, dealing New York perhaps a fatal blow in its race for home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Today in History
Today in History
Braves beat Marlins again 9-4, but Fried hurt in 1st inning
ATLANTA (AP) — Max Fried sat glumly in the dugout after the first inning, pondering another potential blow to the Atlanta Braves' beleaguered rotation with the NL playoffs just a week away.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Oregon misstated evacuation figures in chaos of wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As wildfires raged across Oregon, state officials sent out a statement saying 500,000 people had been evacuated to escape encroaching flames.
Seoul: North Korea shoots SKorean official, burns his body
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday North Korean troops shot a South Korean government official who may have attempted to defect and set his body on fire, after they found him on a floating object in waters near the rivals’ disputed sea boundary.
He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Herro should still be in college. He's not, but is still a student.
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Audible best-sellers for the week ending September 18th:
Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Aniston missed out on an Emmy but proved herself as an award-worthy first responder when a ceremony stunt got overheated.
Actor Ryan Reynolds looking to invest in Welsh soccer club
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could be making an unlikely foray into the soccer business.
2nd-half goals lift Real Salt Lake over LA Galaxy, 2-0
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Albert Rusnak and Damir Kreilach scored second-half goals and Real Salt Lake beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Perez, Cordero power Royals to 12-3 rout of contending Cards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cardinals are headed back to Busch Stadium with their playoff fate still in their hands.
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hours after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for Breonna Taylor's death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police.
Giants beat Rockies 7-2 to take lead in NL wild-card race
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mauricio Dubón hit a three-run homer off reliever Yency Almonte in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Wednesday night to move barely in front in a crowded NL wild-card race.
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America's streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets as protesters lashed out at a criminal justice system they say is stacked against Black people. Violence seized the demonstrations in her hometown of Louisville as gunfire rang out and wounded two police officers.
LEADING OFF: Padres check Clevinger, Burnes' ERA title bid
A look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
Henderson willing to carry LA Rams with fellow RBs hurting
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Rams intend to replace Todd Gurley by using three running backs extensively this season, the plan might need a short-term alteration with two of those backs already slowed by injuries.
Lottery State-by-State-All
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:
Portland denies permit for right-wing rally, cites COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, has denied a permit for a Saturday rally planned by the right-wing group Proud Boys.
Former detective who sexted informant sentenced to jail
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A former Redmond Police detective who sexted with an undercover informant will serve five days jail and 18 months probation, a judge ruled Tuesday.
In Miami Beach, live theater returns — in vacant storefronts
NEW YORK (AP) — This fall, the seven deadly sins will be found all along an iconic Miami Beach thoroughfare — but they'll be socially distanced, thankfully.
Meghan's lawyers deny she cooperated with royal book authors
LONDON (AP) — Lawyers for a British newspaper publisher that's being sued for invasion of privacy by the Duchess of Sussex argued Monday that she made personal information public by cooperating with the authors of a book about her relationship with Prince Harry. Her lawyers deny the claim.
Black attorney general chokes up during Taylor announcement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Black attorney general choked up Wednesday when explaining why a grand jury didn't seek criminal charges against police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death — but his sympathetic words fell on many deaf ears.
Another mountain lion found dead on California freeway
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another mountain lion was found dead Wednesday on a Southern California freeway, prompting autthorities to say it was likely the latest of nearly two dozen cougars who have been struck while trying to cross roads that ring their territory.
70 whales rescued from Australia's worst mass beaching
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Authorities revised up the number of pilot whales rescued from Australia’s worst mass stranding from 50 to 70 on Thursday, as the focus shifted to removing 380 carcasses from Tasmania state shallows.
Hollywood unions, studios agree on rules to start production
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s unions announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on pandemic protocols with major studios that will allow the broad resumption of production of films and television after six months of stagnant sets and widespread unemployment.
California executive pleads guilty in college admission plot
A California businessman said to have steered “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, to the ringleader of the college admissions bribery scheme admitted Monday to paying $40,000 to rig his daughter's ACT score.
US Forecast
US Forecast for Thursday, September 24, 2020
'The port came to us': Story behind AP photo of Beirut blast
JIYYEH, Lebanon (AP) — When Mustafa Kinno felt the ground shake and heard the deafening blast toward the port, he frantically called his brother living nearby.
Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) — In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season the Seattle Mariners will go into the final weekend with an outside shot at the postseason.
Australian convicted of murdering 2 women, acquitted of 3rd
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A judge on Thursday convicted a man of murdering two women who disappeared while going home from a night out with friends in the Australian west coast city of Perth.
Celtics' Gordon Hayward, wife Robyn welcome fourth child
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Celtics forward Gordon Hayward and wife Robyn are parents for a fourth time.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
Breonna Taylor grand jury decision spurs NYC protests
NEW YORK (AP) — Demonstrators packed a New York City plaza Wednesday night to protest a Kentucky grand jury's decision not to indict any police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.
The Latest: Black women address rally in downtown Portland
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
Zelarayán, Santos score; Crew beats Minnesota United 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lucas Zelarayán and Pedro Santos each had a goal and an assist and the MLS-leading Columbus Crew beat Minnesota United 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Sayers, Piccolo friendship lives on in 'Brian's Song'
When Chicago Bears teammates Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo became roommates in 1967, the first time NFL players of different colors shared accommodations on the road, it hardly looked like a good fit.
Lawyer: Case of Black inmate set to die reveals racial bias
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The lawyer for the first Black inmate scheduled to die this year as part of the Trump administration’s resumption of federal executions says race played a central role in landing her client on death row for slaying a young white Iowa couple and burning them in the trunk of their car.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Miranda July dreams up a con family in ‘Kajillionaire’
Miranda July doesn’t seem to have fair-weather fans. There are those who are obsessed. And there are those who don’t know who she is. There is no in between.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Review: Craig Johnson mystery involving art creates art, too
“Next to Last Stand,” by Craig Johnson (Viking)
Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks
PENINSULAR MALAYSIA (AP) — Jum’s words tumble out over the phone, his voice growing ever more frantic.
Red Bulls score 3 second-half goals in 4-1 win over Miami
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Brian White scored the first of New York's three second-half goals and the Red Bulls beat Inter Miami 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Gina Yashere memoir 'Cack-Handed' to be released in June
NEW YORK (AP) — Gina Yashere has some tough stories to share but also some inspiring ones.
Anger, tears for protesters seeking justice for Taylor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Angry, confused and shedding tears, demonstrators who spent months calling for justice in the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor resumed their protests Wednesday after prosecutors announced a single officer had been indicted — but not on charges involving the Black woman's death.
Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for $7.5 billion
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout.
Clevinger suddenly pulled after 1 inning, Pads fall to Halos
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The euphoria of clinching their first playoff berth in 14 seasons three days earlier was tempered for the San Diego Padres when right-hander Mike Clevinger was suddenly pulled after only one inning of his start Wednesday.
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
Projected state revenues improve in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Lawmakers in Washington state received some good financial news Wednesday, with updated numbers showing an increase in state revenues over the past few months, cutting an earlier projection of revenues losses by more than half.
3 arrested at Portland protests
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, arrested three people during overnight protests outside a building that houses the city's crime prevention programs.
Eovaldi's solid outing, Devers' hit lift Sox over O's 9-1
BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Rafael Devers hit a three-run double that capped a six-run third and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 on Wednesday night in a matchup of the AL East’s worst teams.
Rookie Mathisen hits 2 HRs, D-backs beat Rangers 7-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie Wyatt Mathisen hit his first two career homers, fellow rookie Daulton Varsho knocked in the go-ahead run with a triple, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Kessler gets first MLS goal, Revolution cruise by Impact 3-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rookie Henry Kessler scored his first MLS goal and the New England Revolution beat the Montreal Impact 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper showed up to Nationals Park, his old stomping grounds, about six hours before Wednesday night’s first pitch to get treatment for a bothersome back, then got a chance to stay off his feet a bit as the designated hitter instead of an outfielder.
Review: The War and Treaty keep soaring past expectations
The War and Treaty, “Hearts Town" (Rounder)
Celebs, long vocal about Breonna Taylor case, decry decision
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, actors, sports stars, musicians and other celebrities have been using their platforms to call for justice in the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor,
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Review: 'Agents of Chaos,' from Russia, but not with love
Let's take a trip back in American history, but not too way back. To a time not that unfamiliar — the last presidential election. Do you remember all the stuff swirling around in 2016?
Beric scores again as Fire beats Dynamo, snaps skid
CHICAGO (AP) — Robert Beric scored for the third consecutive game and the Chicago Fire beat the Houston Dynamo 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Seattle City Council overrides mayor's veto of policing cuts
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle will reduce the police department’s budget and reallocate some money to community programs after the City Council voted Tuesday evening to override Mayor Jenny Durkan’s vetoes of adjustments to this year’s budget.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
2 Louisville officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Pozuelo scores in 90th minute, Toronto FC beats NYCFC 1-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Alejandro Pozuelo scored on a penalty kick in the 90th minute and Alex Bono tied the Toronto FC shutout record with 28 in the Reds' 1-0 victory over New York City on Wednesday night.
Lebanese teen from Beirut joins global pop band
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A teenage singer from Lebanon this week became the latest to join a global pop band formed by Simon Fuller, the man behind the Spice Girls and “American Idol,” which aims to transform young unknowns into internet superstars.
Venezuela's Maduro blasts US in speech to world leaders
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro blasted United States sanctions in his address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, while avoiding any mention of a report accusing his government of crimes against humanity.
Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT noms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each.
Wright-Phillips scores twice, LAFC beats Whitecaps 6-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice to move into fifth place on the MLS career list and Los Angeles beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0 on Wednesday night.
Jets WRs Perriman, Crowder sit out practice with injuries
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receivers Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder sat out practice with injuries, and they could miss the game at Indianapolis on Sunday.
Another slow start undermines Stars in loss to Lightning
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Another slow start doomed the Dallas Stars.
Blake makes save in 92nd, Union tie FC Cincinnati 0-0
CINCINNATI (AP) — Andre Blake had the only save of the match and the Philadelphia Union stretched their unbeaten streak to four with a scoreless draw with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Debunked COVID story prompts differing responses on Fox News
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel's Steve Doocy apologized on Monday “for any confusion” in reporting a now-debunked story about the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, supposedly concealing the number of coronavirus cases linked to bars and restaurants in that city because they were so low.
Review: Bishop, Musselwhite pair up for vigorous blues fest
Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite, “100 Years of Blues” (Alligator Records)
Bieber lowers ERA to 1.63, Indians top White Sox 3-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber lowered his ERA to 1.63 in his final regular-season start, the lowest in the American League since Luis Tiant’s 1.60 for Cleveland in 1968, and Jordan Luplow hit a game-ending home run that gave the Indians a 3-2 win over Chicago on Wednesday night.
Music Review: Fleet Foxes release bright, nuanced album
Fleet Foxes, “Shore” (ANTI-)
Packers' Davante Adams unsure of his status for Saints game
Green Bay wide receiver Davante Adams says he doesn’t know yet whether he’ll be able to play Sunday night at New Orleans after leaving the Packers’ previous game early with a hamstring injury.
Kal Penn hopes for dialogue with new show for young voters
Politics has been more than a little shouty of late. Actor and activist Kal Penn would quietly like to change that.
2 antiquities dealers charged with defrauding buyers
NEW YORK (AP) — Two dealers of ancient art were indicted Tuesday for allegedly creating fake ownership histories for the antiquities they sold through auction houses in New York.
Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' fame sued for defamation
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” is being sued for defamation by a former assistant. As part of the lawsuit, the daughters of Baskin's former husband are seeking more information about what happened to their father, who disappeared mysteriously more than two decades ago.
Orlando City beats Sporting KC to run unbeaten streak to 7
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel scored in the first half and Orlando City beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Wednesday night to run its unbeaten streak to seven games.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
General becomes 1st Black head of U.S. Air Force Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force Academy installed a new superintendent who will be the first Black officer to lead the military institution.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
Braves' Fried leave final start after tweaking ankle on bunt
ATLANTA (AP) — NL Cy Young Award contender Max Fried lasted just one inning in his final start of the regular season, leaving a game against the Miami Marlins after tweaking his ankle fielding a bunt Wednesday night.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Review: Millie Bobby Brown has fun with ‘Enola Holmes’
There is a long, questionable and occasionally successful tradition of spinning off iconic literary and film characters through relatives distant and not from James Bond Jr. to John Shaft II and III. In other words, it's not out of bounds that someone would come along and invent a little sister for Sherlock Holmes and eventually make a movie out of it.
Rios scores first MLS goal, Nashville beats DC United 1-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daniel Rios scored his first MLS goal on a diving header and Nashville SC beat D.C. United 1-0 on Wednesday night in the league's first game with a female center referee in more than 20 years.
Success of Ginsburg film inspires CNN look at John Lewis
NEW YORK (AP) — Indirectly, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired CNN Films' new documentary on the life of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis.
Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets.
Employees can’t wear BLM buttons at Fred Meyer, QFC stores
SEATTLE (AP) — In another struggle over protest symbols in the workplace, employees at Seattle-area QFC and Fred Meyer stores are saying a ban on “Black Lives Matter” buttons violates federal labor law and their union contract.
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame RB Gale Sayers
Reaction to the death of Chicago Bears great and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers:
Raiders place OL Richie Incognito on injured reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders placed starting left guard Richie Incognito on injured reserve with an Achilles injury, the latest injury to their offensive line.
Lottery State-by-State
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:
Pirates cool off Hendricks, slip past playoff-bound Cubs 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are heading to the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. If their offense doesn't pick up soon, it might be a short stay.
Al-Hilal disqualified from Asian CL after squad hit by virus
Defending champion Al-Hilal was forced to withdraw from the Asian Champions League on Wednesday after being unable to field a full team due to a coronavirus outbreak.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
Backers pledge $1.65M in push to save Iowa sports programs
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Supporters lobbying to reinstate four recently-eliminated University of Iowa sports programs say they have obtained $1.65 million and counting in pledges if the school decides to keep them going.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
MLB
The Latest: Arkansas State postpones game against Tulsa
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
The Latest: Falcons and MLS Atlanta United to have some fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts
Lane Kiffin’s Mississippi home debut was supposed to come against Southeast Missouri State. Mike Leach expected to start his first season at Mississippi State versus New Mexico.
Mizzou's Drinkwitz: transparency trumps competitive edge
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eli Drinkwitz could have kept private the COVID-19 testing numbers within the Missouri football program.
The Latest: Texas Tech football has no new positive tests
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Texas State coach, accused of racist comments, resigns
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State coach Danny Kaspar has resigned three months after a former player accused him of making racist remarks.
Louisville challenges NCAA over recruiting allegations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has refuted NCAA allegations against its men's basketball program in the wake of a federal corruption scandal, requesting that the highest-level violation be reclassified.
No. 1 Clemson, Swinney worried about COVID during bye week
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has few worries about his football team on the field. Off it? That's another story.
Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed; Mountain West eyes fall
As the Atlantic Coast Conference worked Tuesday to reschedule another league game postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak within one of its teams, the Mountain West was zeroing in on a possible late October start to its football season.
CMU hires Texas associate AD to lead athletic department
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan hired Amy Folan to be its athletic director.
South Carolina looks for improvement from revamped offense
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina now gets to see if changes on offense the Gamecocks have made since last fall will translate into wins.
Dietzen returns to Badgers; Pearson out for medical reasons
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has regained offensive lineman Jon Dietzen and lost safety Reggie Pearson as the Badgers resume practices for the pandemic-delayed season.
Budget shortfall forces deep cuts in Ohio St sports program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's athletic department will cut 25 jobs, furlough hundreds of other employees and ask coaches and others to take 5% pay cuts to help grapple with a projected $107 million budget deficit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, athletic director Gene Smith said Wednesday.
College Football Picks: SEC start in most unusual season
The Southeastern Conference is set to kick off its 10-game, league-only schedule, making this Saturday the most normal-feeling yet of a most unusual season.
No. 4 Georgia to be reunited with popular Pittman in opener
Kirby Smart gives much credit to first-year Arkansas coach Sam Pittman for helping to make No. 4 Georgia an annual contender for the Southeastern Conference championship.
Dear Donald, Dear Mr. President: A Trump-Nixon '80s tale
WASHINGTON (AP) — They were two men in Manhattan who craved the same thing: validation. One was a brash, young real estate developer looking to put his stamp on New York, the other a disgraced elder statesman bent on repairing his reputation.
BC receiver Kobay White out for season with ACL
BOSTON (AP) — Boston College receiver Kobay White will miss the entire season after having surgery on his ACL.
Syracuse's Carrier Dome turns 40 years old, gets new look
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse University's Carrier Dome opened 40 years ago with an overflow crowd that set an attendance record that still stands.
Kansas, K-State try to rebound in Big 12 from Sun Belt blows
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas and Kansas State had plenty of reasons to believe this season would produce another solid brick for the foundation of their programs, despite spring football being scuttled by the coronavirus and an offseason unlike any other.
Big 12 conference openers include 1st games for Baylor, TCU
Some things to watch Saturday in the Big 12, when conference play starts in the league's 25th season. It will be the season openers for TCU and Baylor, who weren't able to play their scheduled non-conference games because of COVID-19:
Man claims self defense in fatal shooting of basketball star
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man charged with murder in the midday shooting of a college basketball star on a Hartford street claimed self defense at his arraignment on Monday.
Duke loses CB Blackwell indefinitely after knee surgery
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke has lost starting cornerbacks Josh Blackwell and Mark Gilbert indefinitely due to surgeries.
New push to retire Native team names headed to Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The first Native American woman elected to the Washington state House of Representatives says she is drafting legislation to remove Native-themed mascots and team names at public schools. This has been a goal of Native American leaders, but has new-found momentum after the Washington, DC, NFL football team’s name change.
SEC football opens minus big crowds, tailgating, some stars
Southeastern Conference football games won’t have their normal scenes of packed stadiums and partying tailgaters.
Vandy coach still mum on starting QB vs No. 10 Texas A&M
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason knows who his new starting quarterback is. The Vanderbilt coach just isn't saying, not while looking for every advantage possible in the Commodores' season opener.
Mullen's Florida staff receives nearly $500K before pandemic
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen didn’t get a raise or an extension after his team’s 11-2 finish last season. His staff got the money.
Monday's Sports in Brief
MLB
Defense ahead of the offense early in ACC season
Defense seems to have the early edge in the Atlantic Coast Conference after the start of this pandemic-affected college football season.
Coach Fuente hopes Hokies 'able to play' Wolfpack this week
First it was North Carolina State that couldn’t play Virginia Tech because of positive coronavirus tests, and then it was the Hokies who had to pull out of a game against Virginia because of the virus.
Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is the media favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title while Florida is the pick to win the Eastern Division.
Minnesota star WR Bateman wants to opt back into 2020 season
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to opt back in for the 2020 football season in light of the Big Ten's resumption of fall competition, contingent on the star junior gaining the necessary eligibility clearance.
Ill. Rep. Schakowsky backs College Athlete Bill of Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, chairwoman of the House Commerce Subcommittee, is backing the College Athlete Bill of Rights crafted by a group of Democratic senators.
Houston, FAU still waiting after virus disrupts 3 more games
The Houston Cougars are again without an opponent and still waiting to play their season opener as COVID-19 issues wiped out three more major college football games Wednesday.
Aranda optimistic Baylor will play Big 12 opener vs Kansas
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Dave Aranda expressed optimism Monday that his team will be able to play its Big 12 opener against Kansas on Saturday after having to call off a game last weekend because of positive COVID-19 tests that affected a position group.
Games go on, but many traditions on hold in college football
To the delight of fans young and old, an English bulldog named Uga has been stationed on the sideline at all but one Georgia home football game since 1956.
No. 5 Florida will open season without starting O-lineman
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 5 Florida will open the season short-handed up front.
No. 5 Florida settles into normal routine, braces for chaos
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen is finally settling into a somewhat normal routine.
Lopers announce 4-game football schedule starting in Oct. 31
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska-Kearney has announced a four-game nonconference football schedule beginning Oct. 31.
Texas Tech softball coach resigns amid reported inquiry
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech softball coach Adrian Gregory resigned Tuesday, saying only that it was “best to part ways” amid a report that the program is the subject of school inquiry into the well-being of its players.
Former UGa player says he experienced racism, manipulation
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia defensive back Otis Reese says he left the school because of racist treatment on campus, and contends that coach Kirby Smart manipulated him to continue playing for the Bulldogs last season after he expressed his intention to transfer.
TCU names ex transfer Downing starting QB vs Iowa State
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former transfer Matthew Downing has been named the starting quarterback for TCU's season opener, though last year's starter has also been cleared to play.
STAT WATCH: Bentley's 227-yard day ranks among best for SMU
SMU's Ulysses Bentley IV already has made his mark for a program that has produced some of the biggest-name running backs in college football history.
Cyclones head into Big 12 opener at TCU in bounce-back mode
Iowa State knows all too well about picking up the pieces after a heartbreaking loss and getting in the right frame of mind for the next game.
QB Guarantano opens as undisputed starter for No. 16 Vols
Jarrett Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much it helps them having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons.
Auburn to football fans: No TP rolling on replanted oaks
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University is asking fans to avoid rolling its replanted oak trees with toilet paper as football games begin on campus.
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Wisconsin editorials
Journal Times, Racine, Sept. 21
GOP Senate report on Biden son alleges conflict of interest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican-led Senate committees issued a
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery rose 33 cents to $39.93 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude oil for November delivery rose 5 cents to $41.77 a barrel.
Progressives pledge to keep pushing Biden to expand court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Joe Biden ran away with the Democratic presidential nomination in March, leading progressives have accepted him — sometimes grudgingly — as their party's leader. But, in the final weeks of the campaign, the Supreme Court vacancy is threatening to inflame
AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates his gains for veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claimed to receive a 2016 award from military veterans that didn't exist and falsely denigrated the record of the late Republican Sen. John McCain on veterans affairs, whose widow
Executive leaves mine project amid recorded comment fallout
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The man helping lead efforts to develop a copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major salmon fishery in Alaska has resigned following the release of recorded comments in which he “embellished” relationships with elected and regulatory officials, Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. said Wednesday.
Asian shares take breather after Wall Street gains
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors kept a wary eye on how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the economic outlook.
Trump says he's 'not a fan' of Meghan's, wishes Harry luck
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took a swipe at the Duchess of Sussex on Wednesday after the former Meghan Markle and Prince Harry participated in a Time 100 video urging Americans to vote.
Sam McBratney, 'Guess How Much I Love You' author, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam McBratney, the Irish children's author whose picture story of ever-wider and higher devotion “Guess How I Much Love You" became bedtime reading for millions of families, has died.
Japan PM tells South Korea it's time to fix strained ties
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday held his first telephone call with his South Korean counterpart since taking office, telling President Moon Jae-in that the neighbors should work to resolve their strained relations.
The Latest: India adds 86K cases, junior minister among dead
NEW DELHI — India reported another 86,508 new coronavirus cases, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi sees little merit in imposing even short local lockdowns.
Indiana governor keeps mask order, drops other virus limits
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Most of Indiana’s coronavirus restrictions on businesses and crowd sizes will be lifted this weekend, but people will still be required to wear masks in public for another three weeks, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Wednesday
Virginia: Warner, Gade meet in first debate of Senate race
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and his Republican opponent Daniel Gade sparred over the dangers of the conoravirus, when to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court other topics Wednesday during their first debate in a little-noticed Senate race.
The Latest: Trump says he won't meet with Judge Lagoa
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the
Edmunds: Why electric vehicle ranges vary from EPA estimate
You’ve probably heard the phrase “your mileage may vary” with regard to how your real-world fuel economy compares to the EPA estimate. The adage refers to gasoline-powered vehicles, but the same applies to electric vehicles.
TikTok asks judge to block Trump's ban as deadline looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Chinese-owned TikTok asked a judge to block the Trump Administration's attempt to ban its app, suggesting the video-sharing app's forced deal with Oracle and Walmart remains unsettled.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's untruths on court pick, Biden's flubs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his Senate allies are misrepresenting the facts about Supreme Court nominations as he prepares to push ahead with a replacement for the
US experts vow ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand
WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge international study of a COVID-19 vaccine that aims to work with just one dose is getting underway as top U.S. health officials sought Wednesday to assure a skeptical Congress and public that they can trust any shots the government ultimately approves.
How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
New SUV is next step in VW's post-scandal electric offensive
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen is unveiling a battery-powered sport-utility vehicle that is headed for global markets including the United States and China, as the company takes a major step forward in its campaign to make electric cars a mass-market choice.
World leaders criticize haphazard response to pandemic
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders gathering remotely Wednesday criticized a haphazard global response to a microscopic virus that has unleashed economic havoc and taken nearly 1 million lives in its march across the globe. In the words of Kazakhstan’s president, it was “a critical collapse of global cooperation.”
eBay workers who sent spiders to couple to plead guilty
BOSTON (AP) — Four former eBay Inc. employees have agreed to plead guilty to their roles in a campaign of intimidation that included sending live spiders and cockroaches to the home of a Massachusetts couple who ran an online newsletter critical of the auction site, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
The Latest: Honolulu to allow some activities to resume
HONOLULU -- Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says the city plans to allow some activities that were shut down last month to control the spread of the coronavirus to resume under new guidelines.
Mississippi gov: Don't let politics hinder virus vaccination
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday praised the Trump administration's efforts to make a
All federal agents from Operation Legend leave Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 200 federal agents assigned to the anti-crime task force known as Operation Legend have left Kansas City, authorities announced Wednesday.
Disney delays 'Black Widow,' Spielberg's 'West Side Story'
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. has further postponed its next mega-movies from Marvel, including “Black Widow,” while also postponing Steven Spielberg's “West Side Story” a full year in the company's latest recalibration due to the pandemic.
Lawyers eye neo-Nazi website founder's assets for $14M award
Attorneys for a Montana real estate agent are eyeing the assets of a neo-Nazi website operator to collect a $14 million court judgment against the man for an anti-Semitic online “troll storm” that he orchestrated against the Jewish woman and her family, court filings show.
Trump, social media, right-wing news stir up antifa scares
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (AP) — The group gathered around the town square, waiting for the arrival of what has become a new American boogeyman: antifa.
Pilgrim's Pride CEO, indicted on price fixing counts, is out
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Pilgrim’s Pride has replaced its CEO as he prepares to face price fixing charges.
The Latest: Venezuela's Guaidó urges nations to decry Maduro
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
German Cabinet approves 2021 budget with high borrowing
Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 2021 budget that foresees significant borrowing for the second consecutive year as Europe's biggest economy tries to lessen the fallout of the coronavirus crisis.
Americans load up on candy, trick or treat - or not
Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they’re buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
Trump works to win over Catholic voters on abortion issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised Wednesday to sign an executive order that would require health care providers to provide medical care to all babies born alive as he makes an election-year push to appeal to voters who oppose abortion.
Wildfires taint West Coast vineyards with taste of smoke
TURNER, Ore. (AP) — Smoke from the West Coast wildfires has tainted grapes in some of the nation's most celebrated wine regions with an ashy flavor that could spell disaster for the 2020 vintage.
Breach at software provider to local governments, schools
DALLAS (AP) — A major provider of software services for governments and schools across the United States, Tyler Technologies, told customers Wednesday that an unknown intruder broke into its phone and information technology systems.
US firm pleads guilty to paying bribes in Brazil, Venezuela
MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — A major U.S. asphalt company agreed to pay $16.6 million in fines while pleading guilty Tuesday to federal charges that it paid millions in bribes to officials in Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela for almost a decade to win lucrative contracts.
Schools chief candidate clarifies status of her organization
SEATTLE (AP) — A candidate for state education chief in Washington state who claimed to operate a nonprofit now says her organization does not actually have federal tax-exempt status.
State Supreme Court upholds ruling on Green Party candidates
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court said in an opinion released Wednesday that it rejected a Republican-backed bid to get Montana Green Party candidates on the November ballot because a petition to qualify them was not supported by the Green Party itself.
MIT professor wins top AI award for cancer, drug research
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor using computer science to detect cancer and discover new drugs has won a new $1 million award for artificial intelligence.
Hong Kong journalists protest new accreditation rules
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s professional journalism association on Thursday protested new rules restricting who can provide press coverage during demonstrations, saying the government has no right to determine who is or isn't a reporter.
Mars drops Uncle Ben's, reveals new name for rice brand
NEW YORK (AP) — The Uncle Ben's rice brand is getting a new name: Ben's Original.
Michigan Senate leaves DWI's out of expungement expansion
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate passed bills Wednesday that would allow hundreds of thousands of people to clear their criminal records to help them overcome barriers in society such as finding employment and housing, but stopped short of including DWI offenses in the proposed expungement process.
VIRUS DIARY: As time ran short, a son rushed to say goodbye
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — No man is an island, the poem says. But amid pandemic quarantine, when my dad started having episodes of feeling faint, he seemed so isolated.
Asia Today: China to let in more foreigners as virus recedes
BEIJING (AP) — Foreigners holding certain types of visas and residence permits will be permitted to return to China starting next week as the threat of coronavirus continues to recede.
Long lines of mourners pay respects to Ginsburg at court
WASHINGTON (AP) — With crowds of admirers swelling outside, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court by grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
Utility equipment eyed as possible source of fire near LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal investigators are looking into whether a huge wildfire near Los Angeles was sparked by Southern California Edison utility equipment, according to the company.
China blasts US House bill, denies forced labor in Xinjiang
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday lashed out at the passage of a bill by the U.S. House of Representatives that threatens sanctions over the alleged use of forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region, calling the accusation a lie.
Investigators looking into whether huge wildfire near Los Angeles was sparked by utility equipment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators looking into whether huge wildfire near Los Angeles was sparked by utility equipment.
Ohio sues to block nuclear bailout money from being paid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s attorney general sued Wednesday in an attempt to block the state’s nuclear plants from collecting fees on electricity bills that were authorized in a new law at the center of a
PA schools allowing more sports fans after court ruling
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Some Pennsylvania school districts are letting more fans in the stands after a federal judge’s ruling that tossed statewide pandemic limits on crowd size, although legislative Republicans on Wednesday lost an effort to enshrine local control of school sports into law.
'Are people to be left to die?' Vaccine pleas fill UN summit
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — If the United Nations was created from the ashes of World War II, what will be born from the global crisis of COVID-19?
Judge: Eric Trump must give NY deposition before election
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s son Eric has until Oct. 7 to speak to New York investigators probing his family’s business practices, a judge ruled Wednesday, rejecting his lawyers’ contention that his “extreme travel schedule” on the campaign trail warranted a delay until after the November election.
Michigan House votes to shield employers from virus lawsuits
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A divided Michigan House voted Wednesday to shield health providers and businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by patients, employees or customers, advancing bills that majority Republicans said would give businesses more comfort to reopen and block frivolous complaints.
High court fight adds to pile of issues weighing on voters
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Republican Party headquarters in this former steel town was buzzing Saturday as supporters filed in to pick up Trump 2020 stickers and yard signs, including ones declaring: “Your pro-life vote matters."
Trump tightens Cuba sanctions as he woos Cuban-American vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that U.S. travelers won't be allowed to bring home Cuban cigars and rum or stay in government-owned hotels there under new measures designed to help financially cripple the island's government. The action came as Trump is seeking to boost his appeal among Cuban Americans, a crucial Republican-leaning voting bloc in the all-important state of Florida.
Atlantic City is leading a wave of female casino leaders
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — For decades, women have dealt cards or served drinks in casinos, but they rarely got the chance to run the joint.
California is ready to pull the plug on gas vehicles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks in 15 years, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, establishing a timeline in the nation's most populous state that could force U.S. automakers to shift their zero-emission efforts into overdrive.
Former staffer: White House politicized Bolton book review
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration officials repeatedly exerted political pressure in an unsuccessful effort to block the release of former national security adviser John Bolton’s tell-all book, a career government records professional said in a court filing Wednesday.
China auto show forging ahead under anti-virus controls
BEIJING (AP) — The first event for the CEO of Swedish electric car brand Polestar at this month’s Beijing auto show: A two-week quarantine in a hotel.
Judge sets deadline before presidential election for Eric Trump to meet with NY investigators probing family business
NEW YORK (AP) — Judge sets deadline before presidential election for Eric Trump to meet with NY investigators probing family business.
Does the coronavirus spread easily among children?
Does the coronavirus spread easily among children?
GOP senators see political, principle gain in court fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump marveled at a rally this week about how important
Latest Oregon revenue forecast increases by $2 billion
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon economists presented a “shocking” and significantly improved revenue forecast Wednesday, which could leave the state's current budget nearly unscathed by the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Texas Rep. Ron Wright out of hospital after cancer treatment
DALLAS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ron Wright is out of the hospital following treatment for lung cancer complications, the Texas Republican's campaign staff announced Wednesday.
Powell faces lawmakers' skepticism on some Fed aid programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday defended the Federal Reserve's efforts to support the economy during the pandemic-induced recession from assertions that its programs bungled aspects of its response.
Louisiana treasurer: Unclaimed property fund low for claims
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder said Wednesday the fund to pay unclaimed property claims is temporarily running low on cash and will have to delay sending out some payments until late October because dollars from the fund were diverted to balance the state budget.
Firefighting pilot dies in Idaho air tanker crash
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a firefighter died after his single-engine air tanker crashed while he was fighting a small fire in southwestern Idaho Tuesday evening.
Australian bank agrees to $919M fine for money laundering
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Westpac, Australia’s second-largest bank, agreed to pay a 1.3 billion Australian dollar ($919 million) fine for breaches of anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws, the largest ever civil penalty in Australia, a financial crime regulator said on Thursday.
New Year's Eve in Times Square incorporates virtual elements
NEW YORK (AP) — New Year's Eve in Times Square will incorporate virtual elements, organizers said Wednesday as they gear up for a celebration that will have to be scaled down and socially distant in response to the coronavirus.
Kings Canyon, Yosemite parks reopen as air quality improves
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Kings Canyon National Park reopened to visitors on Wednesday and Yosemite National Park will welcome back visitors on Friday as air quality improves.
Facebook: Fake pages from China tried to disrupt US politics
Lawsuit asks court to force Facebook to ban militia posts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Facebook can't be trusted to enforce its ban on violent rhetoric in the run-up to the November elections, as is evident by its refusal to remove a group's call to arms to protect businesses in Kenosha last month before a night of unrest in which two protesters were shot and killed, according to a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Florida seeks investigation on Bloomberg donation on voting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's attorney general asked state and federal law enforcement on Wednesday to investigate possible election law violations after billionaire and former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg helped raise more than $16 million for Florida felons to pay their debts so they can vote in the presidential election.
Is credit card relief little help? Check out debt management
As cardholders experience financial difficulties due to COVID-19, some credit card issuers are promoting their hardship programs.
Reports: Kuwait and the UAE in economic pain amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two oil-rich Arab Gulf states suffered severe economic blows on Wednesday, as a major credit agency downgraded Kuwait for the first time and the United Arab Emirates acknowledged its economy would contract to a level last seen in 2009.
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
Asian shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat
Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as caution set in after a retreat on Wall Street driven by a decline in technology shares.
Judge punts on voting case over Wisconsin student IDs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge said Wednesday that he won't rule before the election on a lawsuit that challenged a state law requiring college student IDs to have an expiration date in order for them to be used as a voter's ID.
Governor, secretary of state spar over election plans
PHOENIX (AP) — An effort by Arizona's top election official to introduce more ways for people to register or vote in certain limited circumstances has drawn the ire of Gov. Doug Ducey and some county election officials who say it's illegal.
Hanford contractors agree to pay $58 million fine for fraud
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Two companies that do work at a former nuclear weapons production plant will pay fines of nearly $58 million for improperly billing the federal government for thousands of hours of work that were not performed.
Congress seeks to block goods from China over forced labor
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan bill aimed at keeping goods out of the U.S. that are made with the forced labor of detained ethnic minorities in China passed overwhelmingly Tuesday in the House of Representatives despite concerns about the potential effects on global commerce.
Pompeo shatters diplomatic norms with political appearances
WASHINGTON (AP) — Undaunted by criticism, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is forging ahead with a series of events that have overtly political overtones ahead of the November presidential election.
DOJ nearing antitrust action on Google; Trump eyes tech curb
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Trump administration moves toward antitrust action against search giant Google, it’s campaigning to enlist support from sympathetic state attorneys general across the country.
Michigan lawmakers unveil, approve $62.7B state budget
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers Wednesday swiftly proposed and passed a $62.7 billion budget that will keep spending flat thanks to a federal rescue and avoid major cuts that had been feared due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Black man held at gunpoint by Arizona officer seeks $2.5M
PHOENIX (AP) — A Black man filed a $2.5 million claim Wednesday against the Arizona city of Tempe after a police officer held him at gunpoint while looking for a white suspect at a hotel.
The Latest: China lifts pandemic bar on entry by foreigners
BEIJING — Chinese officials say foreigners holding certain types of visas and residence permits will be permitted to return to China as the threat of the new coronavirus continues to recede.
China, top global emitter, aims to go carbon-neutral by 2060
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will aim to stop adding to the global warming problem by 2060.
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made suggesting it is difficult to find qualified Black executives in the financial industry.
Asia Today: India sees 83,000 new cases, but numbers falling
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported more than 83,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, showing some decline after reaching a record a week earlier.
Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown could cause long-term harm if not reversed, federal officials warned Wednesday.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Technology companies dragged U.S. stocks sharply lower Wednesday as Wall Street's tumultuous month continues to churn.
Fendi kicks off hybrid Milan Fashion Week with optimism
MILAN (AP) — The Italian fashion industry is moving to inject optimism into luxury’s dismal year, staging 23 live runway shows and 37 presentations during a hybrid live-digital Milan Fashion Week that aims to excite consumers and connect with the buying network.
Millennial Money: Home costs don't stop at a down payment
If you’re saving for your first home, there’s no shortage of advice out there — some of it questionable, even if you do have an avocado toast habit. Still, it’s true that your down payment may be the biggest check you ever write.
Mining county asks lawmakers for open meetings law exemption
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Officials in a rural Nevada county with significant mining assets want state lawmakers to carve out an exemption in the state's Open Meeting Law to allow them to discuss environmental assessments before the reports are released to the public.
Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday again declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election.
Liz Weston: Fear of bankruptcy holds too many people back
The mystery isn’t why so many people file for bankruptcy each year. It’s why more people don’t.
Judge will rule soon on GOP attempt to block mail ballots
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Requiring Montana counties to open polling places for November's election would be “absolutely catastrophic," for voters and for public health, the governor's chief legal counsel, Raph Graybill, told a federal judge Tuesday.
Arkansas asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over virus mandates
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 20 more deaths from the illness caused by the coronavirus on Wednesday as the state asked a judge to dismiss an effort by some Republican lawmakers to invalidate virus safety restrictions.
Business Highlights
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Growing cotton in the Columbia Basin
Augie Kooistra is not a man who takes “no” for an answer.
Lawmaker seek aid for wine grape growers
Leaders of the Congressional Wine Caucus are asking U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue to provide COVID-19 relief for growers of wine grapes across the country.
U.S. potato sales sag but still strong
A decline in demand for U.S. potatoes internationally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic caused total potato exports to fall almost 3 percent for the marketing year 2019-2020, according to Colorado-based marketing group Potatoes USA.
Washington water trust names new executive director
James Kraft has been named the new executive director of the Washington Water Trust.
WSU researchers find way to cool grapes
Extreme heat, and too much water in response, affects a delicate balance in wine grape quality.
Royal Slope receives viticultural area designation
It’s official — the Royal Slope is now its very own designated wine producing region.
Wind farm sprouts on Rattlesnake Flat
The name Rattlesnake Flat evokes bleak and remote desolation — lonely cacti dotting a dusty landscape, the occasional tumbleweed lopping past a cattle skull slowly bleaching under an unrelenting desert sun.
Equine influenza outbreak at WSU
Eleven horses housed at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman have contracted equine influenza. The horses are a USDA research herd used to study tick-borne parasitic disease.
Dillon artist focuses on historical West
The paintings by Jessica Glenn will be featured during October at Phillips Studio & Gallery in the Kalispell Center Mall.
WTC’s ‘Waverly Gallery’ plays this weekend
The Whitefish Theatre Co.’s Black Curtain production “The Waverly Gallery” runs Sept. 26 and 27 at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.
0924 TWIF Briefs
The Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre has canceled its production of “Disney’s Lion King Jr.” due to two confirmed cases of coronavirus among the cast and crew.
0924 TWIF Calendar
WEEKLY EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 MUSIC • Open mic, 6 p.m., Cypress Yard, Whitefish
Wolfpack Theatre stages ‘Robin Hood’ in outdoor venue
The Wolfpack Theatre Company at Glacier High School continues its outdoor production of “The Heart of Robin Hood” today, Sept. 24, and Sept. 26.
Considering lead ammunition
Many of you probably get and read FWP’s Montana Outdoors magazine. It is a great little magazine that is dirt cheap.
Democrats should boycott the confirmation process
With announcements by Senators Romney, Grassley and Gardner, the outcome of the confirmation process for Trump’s third nominee to the Supreme Court is a done deal.
0924 death notice
Gordon W. Helland, 90, of Kalispell, died Sept. 22, 2020, in Kalispell.
'Captain Underpants' to the rescue?
Kalispell’s version of the book character “Captain Underpants” came to town in the form of a man who was purportedly seen walking around a store parking lot off U.S. 93 North in his underwear “with his privates hanging out.”
Letters to the editor Sept. 24
Letters to the editor Sept. 24
7 million private acres available for 2020 hunting season
For the 2020 hunting season, approximately 1,200 landowners have enrolled more than 7 million acres of land into the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Block Management Program.
Pickleball center breaks ground in Bigfork
Bigfork is embracing the popular sport of pickleball in a big way.
Bigfork film festival 2020 goes hybrid
The fourth annual Bigfork Independent Film Festival returns to the screen Oct. 2 to Oct. 4.
