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December 23, 2020 4:03 a.m.

The Latest: 60% of Belgians want vaccine shot right away

BRUSSELS — With the first coronavirus vaccinations due to begin in Belgium on Monday, national health authorities say that 60% of people want to be inoculated as soon as the shots become available.

December 23, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Moldova's pro-Russian prime minister resigns after protests

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s pro-Russian prime minister has resigned to, as he put it, pave the way for an early parliamentary election and “bring normalcy” to the tiny former Soviet state.

December 23, 2020 3:30 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST

Trump pardons 15, commutes 5 sentences, including GOP allies

December 23, 2020 3:06 a.m.

Violence a threat ahead of Central African Republic's vote

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Violence threatens Central African Republic’s presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, and some opposition candidates have pulled out of the race amid growing insecurity.

December 23, 2020 2:03 a.m.

France lets some UK cargo, people in; huge backlog remains

CALAIS, France (AP) — Freight from Britain and passengers with a negative virus test began arriving on French shores Wednesday, after France relaxed a two-day blockade over a new virus variant that had isolated the U.K., stranded thousands of truck drivers and raised fears of food shortages.

December 23, 2020 1:06 a.m.

AP PHOTOS: Flying from Johannesburg to Paris, two hotspots

PARIS (AP) — The security officer pointing the thermometer barely glanced, but wished the traveler a “Happy Holiday.” The luggage wrappers day-dreamed of better times, and the list of departing flights didn’t even fill one video screen.

December 23, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Turkish court convicts exiled journalist Can Dundar

ZEYNEP BILGINSOY (AP) — A Turkish court has convicted exiled journalist Can Dundar on espionage and terror-related charges for a news report.

December 23, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Global stocks gain after Trump criticizes economic aid bill

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested he may veto a $900 billion economic aid plan and the World Bank said it expects China to eke out 2% growth this year and accelerate in 2021.

Rev. Klockers: Genesis tells us that even God needed a break from work
December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Rev. Klockers: Genesis tells us that even God needed a break from work

Genesis 2:2-4, in the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, says: “And on the seventh day God finished the work that he had done...

Geraldine Lane
December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Geraldine Lane

On Nov. 28, 2020, God gathered up the soul of Gerri Lane.

Paul Barker
December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Paul Barker

With great sadness the family of William Paul Barker announce his passing on Dec. 13, 2020, in Othello, Washington.

Robert C. 'Bob' Brill
December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Robert C. 'Bob' Brill

Robert C. “Bob” Brill, 61 of Moses Lake, previously of Rosemount, Minnesota and Remington, Virginia, passed away Dec. 15, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.

December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Royal City to replace water lines, tackle other projects

Royal City officials will apply for funding to replace water lines in the original part of town, which is among the major items included in the city’s 2021 budget.

Othello chamber supports local restaurants with Take Out Tuesday
December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Othello chamber supports local restaurants with Take Out Tuesday

The Othello Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to support local restaurants with a new initiative named Take Out Tuesday, in which they can get take out on Tuesdays.

December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Coronavirus increases in Grant, Adams counties in past month

The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Grant County rose by 1,800 in the past month, according to the Grant County Health District.

Rattlesnake Flat wind farm begins giving power
December 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Rattlesnake Flat wind farm begins giving power

Clearway Energy’s 160-megawatt, 57-turbine Rattlesnake Flat wind farm is now officially online and providing power to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

December 23, 2020 12:30 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:15 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

December 23, 2020 12:30 a.m.

Flying from Johannesburg to Paris, one hotspot to another

PARIS (AP) — The security officer pointing the thermometer barely glanced, but wished the traveler a “Happy Holiday.” The luggage wrappers day-dreamed of better times, and the list of departing flights didn’t even fill one video screen.

December 23, 2020 12:30 a.m.

France allows British cargo, passengers in after virus scare

CALAIS, France (AP) — Freight from Britain and passengers with a negative virus test began arriving on French shores Wednesday, after France relaxed a two-day blockade over a new virus variant that had isolated Britain, stranded thousands of drivers and raised fears of shortages.

December 23, 2020 12:30 a.m.

Australian who killed, assaulted women gets long prison term

PERTH, Australia (AP) — A judge on Wednesday ordered a long prison term for a man who killed two women and sexually assaulted two others in Australia's western city of Perth more than 20 years ago — crimes connected years later by fingerprints and DNA tests.