Jerusalem offers a grim model for a post-annexation future

JERUSALEM (AP) — It's hard to say what exactly will change in the West Bank if Israel follows through on its plans to annex parts of the occupied territory, but east Jerusalem, which was annexed more than a half-century ago, may provide some answers.

VP contender Karen Bass's Cuba baggage a burden in Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Until recently, Robert Lewis had never heard of

VP contender Karen Bass' Cuba baggage a burden in Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Until recently, Robert Lewis had never heard of

Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A popular Palestinian leader imprisoned by Israel has registered his own parliamentary list in May elections, his supporters said Wednesday, in a last-minute shakeup that could severely weaken President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party and help its militant Hamas rivals.

Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A popular Palestinian leader imprisoned by Israel has registered his own parliamentary list in May elections, his supporters said Wednesday, in a last-minute shakeup that could severely weaken President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party and help its militant Hamas rivals.

Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A popular Palestinian leader imprisoned by Israel has registered his own parliamentary list in May elections, his supporters said Wednesday, in a last-minute shakeup that could severely weaken President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party and help its militant Hamas rivals.

Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A popular Palestinian leader imprisoned by Israel has registered his own parliamentary list in May elections, his supporters said Wednesday, in a last-minute shakeup that could severely weaken President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party and help its militant Hamas rivals.

Getting coronavirus updates in Spanish is mixed bag in US

PHOENIX (AP) — As government officials across the country warn about the dangers of the coronavirus, they’re doing so predominantly in English. They’re potentially not reaching the millions of Spanish speakers in the U.S. who aren’t proficient in English to make sure they know how to stay healthy during a global pandemic.

Getting coronavirus updates in Spanish is mixed bag in US

PHOENIX (AP) — As government officials across the country warn about the dangers of the coronavirus, they’re doing so predominantly in English. They’re potentially not reaching the millions of Spanish speakers in the U.S. who aren’t proficient in English to make sure they know how to stay healthy during a global pandemic.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid virus scare

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid virus scare

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.

Palestinians fear displacement from an annexed Jordan Valley

FASAYIL, West Bank (AP) — For generations, the people of Fasayil herded animals on the desert bluffs and palm-shaded lowlands of the Jordan Valley. Today, nearly every man in the Palestinian village works for Jewish settlers in the sprawling modern farms to the north and south.

Palestinians fear displacement from an annexed Jordan Valley

FASAYIL, West Bank (AP) — For generations, the people of Fasayil herded animals on the desert bluffs and palm-shaded lowlands of the Jordan Valley. Today, nearly every man in the Palestinian village works for Jewish settlers in the sprawling modern farms to the north and south.

Surprise NFL visit for crash victim

Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin expected a warm welcome when he walked into Skyler Schwegel’s room at Harborview Medical Center recently.

China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins

MOJIANG, China (AP) — Deep in the lush valleys of southern China lies the entrance to a mine shaft that once harbored bats with the closest known relative to COVID-19.

Othello goes 1-1 against Kennewick

First game loss in doubleheader spurs Huskies to push for second-game win

OTHELLO – The Othello Huskies played in a doubleheader Friday night against the Kennewick Lions losing their first game 0-14 and winning their second 7-6. “We did really good hitting today,” said Huskies Head Coach Ceci Rodriguez. “We’ve been working on it and this last game it really showed.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeland Paddles Sandpoint ... Hoffman, Hawks take challenge, roll past Sandpoint

“Our girls came out with a real sense of urgency and togetherness, responding exactly how we challenged them to after the Timberlake game,” said Lakeland coach Caelyn Caufield, whose team lost 57-51 at Timberlake on Tuesday. “Jaeli was lights out on both ends of the floor.”

Homeschooler claims another county spelling bee win

Green or red signs with correct or incorrect flew up as contestants spelled their way through the Lake County Spelling Bee, last Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Charlo High School Gym.

Valkyries win third consecutive divisional title

The classification for the Valkyries may be different this season but the result is the same.

Ransomware gangs get more aggressive against law enforcement

RICHMOND, Va., (AP) — Police Chief Will Cunningham came to work four years ago to find that his six-officer department was the victim of a crime.