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California turns stadiums into COVID-19 vaccination centers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is transforming baseball stadiums, fairgrounds and even a Disneyland Resort parking lot into mass vaccination sites as the coronavirus surge overwhelms hospitals and sets a deadly new record in the state.

California turns stadiums into COVID-19 vaccination centers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is transforming baseball stadiums, fairgrounds and even a Disneyland Resort parking lot into mass vaccination sites as the coronavirus surge overwhelms hospitals and sets a deadly new record in the state.

Cleanup of US nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government’s efforts to clean up Cold War-era waste from nuclear research and bomb making at federal sites around the country has lumbered along for decades, often at a pace that watchdogs and other critics say threatens public health and the environment.

Cleanup of US nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government’s efforts to clean up Cold War-era waste from nuclear research and bomb making at federal sites around the country has lumbered along for decades, often at a pace that watchdogs and other critics say threatens public health and the environment.

Cleanup of US nuclear waste takes back seat as virus spreads

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government’s efforts to clean up Cold War-era waste from nuclear research and bomb making at federal sites around the country has lumbered along for decades, often at a pace that watchdogs and other critics say threatens public health and the environment.

Amare's block sends Knicks past Miami

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Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire added 16 points and a huge blocked shot against LeBron James with 7 seconds left, and the visiting New York Knicks stunned the Miami Heat 91-86 on Sunday night.

Tigers top Orioles for 6th straight win

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Seahawks release Gallery, re-sign McQuistan

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Robert Gallery is gone, Matt Flynn is scheduled to make a visit and a former Seattle Seahawks star might be coming back to the Pacific Northwest.

Lolo National Forest Christmas tree permits available

Up to three Christmas tree permits are allowed per family.

Rumor has it a lot is riding on this election

Rumor has it there's a critical election coming Nov. 3. Rumor has it the very fabric of our republic and Constitution is at stake. Rumor has it your vote should count only with proper validity.

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Virginia judge upholds much of new gun background check law

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge on Tuesday upheld much of a new state law that expands background checks for gun buyers but issued an injunction preventing it from being enforced on buyers between 18 to 20 years old.

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Former NYC City FC coach Domenech joins Brazil's Flamengo

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former New York City FC coach Domenech Torrent has ben named coach of Copa Libertadores and Brazilian defending champions Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro-based giants said on Friday. His contract is valid until the end of 2021.

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City urges due diligence on pipe insurance

SANDPOINT — City staff members are cautioning water and sewer customers to perform due diligence with insurance mailings that have recently dispersed.