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Trailer crash temporarily closes West Broadway
MOSES LAKE — No injuries were reported when a trailer broke loose from its hitch and crossed all five lanes of tra…
Israel's Netanyahu 'determined' to continue Gaza operation
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, pushing back against calls from the United States to wind do…
Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling
It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Dow…
The Latest: Netanyahu says he'll continue Gaza operation
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is “determined to continue this operation until its aim is met,” despite U.S. President Joe Biden’s call for a de-escalation of hostilities in Gaza.
McConnell says he'll oppose Jan. 6 commission to probe riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he will oppose legislation to create a commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a blow to Democrats who say an indepe…
The Latest: Iran says rockets shifting power to Palestinians
TEHRAN, Iran — A top Iranian general says the balance of power in the Middle East has changed with the Palestinians’ ability to launch so many missiles against Israel.
Germany welcomes US sanctions waivers on Russia gas pipeline
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions against entities and individuals involved in a controversial Russian pipeline, describing the mo…
Grand day for the French: Cafe and bistro terraces reopen
PARIS (AP) — It’s a grand day for the French. Cafe and restaurant terraces reopened Wednesday after a six-month coronavirus shutdown deprived residents of the essence of French “joie de vivre” — sipping coffee and …
The Latest: Biden tells Netanyahu he expects de-escalation
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has called for “significant de-escalation” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden, in Netanyahu call, urges `significant de-escalation'
President Joe Biden greatly increased the pressure on Israel to end
House looks to OK Jan. 6 riot commission, Senate GOP dubious
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on
The Latest: German top diplomat expected in Israel for talks
BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he hopes to fly to Israel for talks Thursday with Israelis and Palestinians on the conflict in Gaza.
Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza; rockets fired from Lebanon
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people across the Gaza Strip and destroyed the home of an extended family early Wednesday. The military said it widened its strikes in the Palesti…
The Latest: France urging US to accept UN resolution on Gaza
PARIS — A French government spokesman says “very intense discussions” are underway with the United States about a United Nations Security Council resolution that has been proposed by France in coordination with Egy…
Germany welcomes US sanctions U-turn on Russia gas pipeline
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister on Wednesday welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions against entities and individuals involved in a controversial Russian pipeline, describing the mo…
The Latest: Arab League accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing
CAIRO — The Arab League Parliament has convened an extraordinary meeting in Cairo to express solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip.