N.C. political donor gets 7 years in prison, Hayes probation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A major political donor convicted of attempting to bribe a North Carolina elected official to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business was sentenced Wednesday to more than seven years in prison.

Florida Republicans vote out Rep. Spano in GOP primary

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Rep. Ross Spano, a Republican congressman dogged by ethics investigations, lost his primary challenge on Tuesday, becoming the eighth incumbent House member to be defeated in party primaries this year.

Ex-Navy pilot Scott Franklin ousts Rep. Spano in GOP primary

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Navy pilot Scott Franklin has ousted Rep. Ross Spano, making the Florida congressman dogged by ethics investigations the eighth incumbent House member to be defeated in party primaries this year.

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Today in History

Suns make it 2 straight in restart by topping Mavs 117-115

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 30 points and the Phoenix Suns erased a double-digit deficit while their All-Star guard was on the bench with foul trouble, rallying for a 117-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.

Shinzo Abe -- aka 'Super Mario' -- will miss Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a star at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, parading before a sellout crowd at the Maracana Stadium as Nintendo game character Super Mario.

Ex-premier yanks ministers from Italy's coalition government

ROME (AP) — A former leader of Italy yanked his party's ministers Wednesday from Premier Giuseppe Conte's government, triggering a political crisis in the middle of a pandemic that could lead to a revamped Cabinet, a different coalition leader or the early election eagerly sought by right-wing opposition parties.

Trump expected to pardon former strategist Steve Bannon

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to pardon his former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, as part of a flurry of clemency action that appeared to be still in flux in the final hours of his presidency, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

AP Source: Wentz needs time to think about future in Philly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles and there's hope his relationship with the team won’t end in a divorce, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Week 17 scoring bonanza caps record-setting season

The Week 17 scoring bonanza provided the perfect finish to a record-setting season on offense.

Ex-premier yanks ministers from Italy's coalition government

ROME (AP) — A former leader of Italy yanked his party's ministers Wednesday from Premier Giuseppe Conte's government, triggering a political crisis in the middle of a pandemic that could lead to a revamped Cabinet, a different coalition leader or the early election eagerly sought by right-wing opposition parties.

Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs — Schwarber a slugger, Martinez a bench coach.

Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs — Schwarber a slugger, Martinez a bench coach.

Ephrata boys, girls rout Othello

OTHELLO — Othello is a good team and the last thing Ephrata wanted was to let them hang around long enough to get hot. The Tigers (6-3, 4-3) went on a 11-4 run to open the third quarter to run away from the Huskies 66-42 in their final Central Washington Athletic Conference boys game of 2016.

SHOT Show again produces excitement

After three straight top-five finishes, Moses Lake eyes elusive state title

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake head coach Matt Strophy spoke of a “championship culture” during an afternoon practice over the Thanksgiving break.

MLHS fishermen qualify for national tournament

Cole Tabert, Dylan Hansen raising money for trip to nationals Fishing tournament

MOSES LAKE — Family and friends of Moses Lake High School junior Cole Tabert will hold a fundraising car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the parking lot in front of Quiznos, 933 North Stratford Rd. The money raised will go toward Cole’s trip, with his fishing partner Dylan Hansen, to the national high school bass fishing tournament in Kentucky Lake, Tenn., in August. Dylan graduated last weekend with the MLHS class of 2016.

2016 Deer Camp

The alarm sounded at 6 a.m. I was up without hesitation. The propane lantern was ignited and light filled the one-room building known as The Hut. A temperature indicator on the alarm registered 50 degrees.

Smart, Stylish Designs for Outdoor Kitchens

(Family Features) Kitchens are moving outside. And they’re doing it in a big way. According to a recent study from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), outdoor kitchens are expected to be a top design trend in 2016.

Senate panel authorizes subpoenas in new Russia probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee swiftly moved forward on Thursday with its investigation of the Justice Department’s Russia probe, voting to allow dozens of subpoenas over Democratic objections that the move was an effort to help President Donald Trump’s reelection.