Lights, camera, holiday party

(BPT) - With the holiday party season right around the corner, a growing camp of entertaining experts suggests approaching things a little less like Martha Stewart, and a little more like Steven Spielberg. Whether it’s a Halloween party for the kids, a Thanksgiving potluck, or an elegant Christmas dinner, entertaining pros know that “setting the scene” for a memorable event can make a significantly greater impact than debuting the next ambitious dessert recipe.

The Giroud puzzle: Will Chelsea find room for a WCup winner?

Call it persistence. Call it force of circumstance. Call it downright desperation.

Durham, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past No. 9 Penn State

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — In a game full of wild swings, Indiana boxed out No. 9 Penn State.

Durham, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past No. 9 Penn State

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — In a game full of wild swings, Indiana boxed out No. 9 Penn State.

Weinstein rape trial jurors keep focus on 'Sopranos' actress

NEW YORK (AP) — One name that keeps coming up in deliberations at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial — Annabella Sciorra — was front and center again Friday as jurors started their fourth day without a verdict by listening to a reading of a large chunk of her testimony.

Williams, Walker carry load as Florida State survives Orange

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — MJ Walker took an elbow to his lip and missed a large chunk of the game. But 12 stitches later, numb around his mouth, Walker’s shooting spoke volumes.

Vandy snaps 26-game SEC skid by upsetting No. 18 LSU 99-90

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores

Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Each of the last nine NBA Finals have included either the Miami Heat or Andre Iguodala.

Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Each of the last nine NBA Finals have included either the Miami Heat or Andre Iguodala.

No. 6 Louisville rolls Clemson 80-62 for 6th straight win

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Despite statistics to the contrary, Louisville guard Darius Perry is stressing confidence in his ability to shoot from deep.

Ingram, Hayes lead Pelicans over Knicks 123-111

NEW YORK (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans are hot and have reason to believe things may get even better.

UK begins coronavirus vaccine trial; France pledges funding

LONDON (AP) — Scientists at Imperial College London will start immunizing people in Britain this week with their experimental coronavirus shot, while pharmaceutical company Sanofi and the French government announced more than 800 million euros ($890 million) in investment Tuesday as part of the worldwide race to find an effective vaccine.

Legals for November, 20 2025

Carfentanil seizures increasing in Montana

Do not use any pill or prescription drug you have not been prescribed.

Windstorm hits North Idaho

“Our crews are ready to respond to whatever this storm brings,” District Engineer Ryan Hawkins said. “The best thing the public can do is prepare ahead of time, limit travel when possible, and rest assured knowing our crews will be out there around the clock keeping people safe.”

Locally made film returns for last showing Sunday at Regal Riverstone

Locally made film returns for last showing Sunday at Regal Riverstone

It's been a whirlwind of just more than a year since the Coeur d'Alene-based Paradox Studios released "Recollection," a sci-fi thriller filmed on scene in the Inland Northwest. As the film's select theatrical run comes to a close, it will screen for one last time back where it all started — in Coeur d'Alene. "It's been a long time coming," Director Caden Butera said Tuesday. "We're excited about the next thing."

Locally made film returns for last showing Sunday at Regal Riverstone

It's been a whirlwind of just more than a year since the Coeur d'Alene-based Paradox Studios released "Recollection," a sci-fi thriller filmed on scene in the Inland Northwest. As the film's select theatrical run comes to a close, it will screen for one last time back where it all started — in Coeur d'Alene. "It's been a long time coming," Director Caden Butera said Tuesday. "We're excited about the next thing."

PHOTOS: Whitefish 9/11 memorial serves as gutting reminder to never forget

The Whitefish Fire Department hosted a dedication ceremony Friday for the Whitefish 9/11 memorial at the Emergency Services Center.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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