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January 8, 2021 1:06 a.m.

The Latest: Israel enters strict lockdown as cases spike

JERUSALEM — Israel has entered a tightened lockdown as coronavirus cases surge despite an early and rapid vaccination campaign.

January 8, 2021 1:06 a.m.

Global shares climb on Wall Street rally, stimulus hopes

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Friday on hopes for additional economic stimulus after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

Moses Lake man organizes coat drive
January 8, 2021 1 a.m.

Moses Lake man organizes coat drive

Eric Salgado took it upon himself to organize a coat drive and hand-deliver donations from his car.

January 8, 2021 1 a.m.

U.S. attorney collects record restitution, fines

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington announced Monday his office collected $61,950,459 in fiscal year 2020, of which $2,603,880 was restitution for crime victims and $59,346,578 was civil actions.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Trump finally faces reality — amid talk of early ouster

WASHINGTON (AP) — With 13 days left in his term, President Donald Trump finally bent to reality Thursday amid growing talk of trying to force him out early, acknowledging he’ll peacefully leave after Congress affirmed his defeat.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

James on this week's unrest: "We live in two Americas"

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers teammates were already upset after a Wisconsin prosecutor on Tuesday decided not to charge a police officer who shot a Black man last year.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrection

NEW YORK (AP) — Black Lives Matter protests, 2020: Overwhelming force from law enforcement in dozens of cities. Chemical dispersants. Rubber bullets and hand-to-hand combat with largely peaceful crowds and some unruly vandals and looters. More than 14,000 arrests.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

All Wright: Senior leads CU to 79-72 win over No. 17 Oregon

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV wound up with a knot on the back of his neck from sliding into a courtside chair.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant

New research suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in the two more-contagious variants of the coronavirus that have erupted in Britain and South Africa.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Outdoor hockey traditions under shadow of climate change

KINGMAN, Alberta (AP) — Larry Asp grew up playing shinny outside in this tiny rural town he calls home again after 40 years away. Since returning, he also holds the keys to the outdoor “Rink of Dreams” that gives the 90 local residents the chance to skate outside during the keen Canadian winters.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Browns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on team

CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield hasn't thrown a football in four days. The Browns haven't practiced this week.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Review: 'Bone Canyon' another first-rate police procedural

“Bone Canyon,” by Lee Goldberg (Thomas & Mercer)

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

US sending UN envoy to Taiwan, sparking warning from China

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday he is sending U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft to Taiwan next week to show “what a free China could achieve,” an announcement that sparked sharp criticism from Beijing and a warning that “the United States will pay a heavy price for its wrong action.”

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

The Latest: Packers to allow 6,000 fans at playoff game

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Idaho lawmakers sue House speaker over coronavirus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Democratic lawmakers in Idaho filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court against the Legislature and the Republican speaker of the House contending the Statehouse is unsafe for them and others with chronic health conditions because coronavirus precautions are being ignored.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Warnock, Biden wins give twin thrills to religious liberals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Rev. and Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock shares more than a party with President-elect Joe Biden: Both Democrats made faith a central part of their political identity on the campaign trail — and their victories are emboldening religious liberals.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

18-year-old charged in hit-and-run that killed UW student

SEATTLE (AP) — An 18-year-old driver was charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a 23-year-old student who was struck on the Montlake Bridge on New Year’s Day, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.