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Candidates discuss rural priorities, budget concerns at forum
MOSES LAKE — Candidates in three races representing the 13th Legislative District and Washington’s 4th Congression…
Inslee defends reopening plan; Fortunato says approach is 'heavy-handed'
Gov. Jay Inslee defended his plan to phase in the opening of businesses by region Thursday, saying he knows it goes too slowly for some people.
Russia expels EU diplomats over Navalny as tensions rise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, accusing them of attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as international tensions grew over th…
The Latest: NFL offers league's 30 stadiums for vaccinations
TAMPA, Fla. — The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available for COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Othello man pleads not guilty in double murder; trial set for March
An Othello man in the U.S. illegally pleaded not guilty Friday in Adams County Superior Court in Ritzville to murdering two women in their Othello home Jan. 27.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here…
Biden seeks to go big, fast and alone on COVID relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out his case Friday for moving fast and without Republicans, if necessary, to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief, armed with new signs of economic strain brought on …
Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in US
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the U.S. became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.
Things to Know: Pentagon lends military aid to vaccine push
Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
The Latest: Spain: 1st case of Brazilian variant in Madrid
MADRID -- Spain has reported its first case of the Brazilian variant in a passenger arriving at Madrid airport.
Biden wants to go big, fast and alone on COVID relief
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out the case Friday for moving fast and without Republicans, if necessary, to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief, armed with new signs of economic strain brought on …
Rep. Greene says 'morons' voted to boot her from committees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out Friday at “morons” in both parties who voted to kick her off her committees, a day after the House meted out the unprecedented punishment that Democrats said…
Pentagon deploys troops to fuel COVID-19 vaccine drive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will deploy more than 1,100 troops to five vaccination centers in what will be the first wave of increased military support for the White House campaign to get more Americans inoculat…
The Latest: WH: Pentagon OKs troops to assist with vaccines
WASHINGTON — The White House says the Pentagon will deploy troops to assist Americans getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pro-Trump GOP chair steps down in Ohio, may seek Senate seat
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio Republican linked closely to Donald Trump stepped down Friday as the party’s chair, a signal of her interest in running for the U.S. Senate for the seat being left by the GOP’s Rob Portman.
Relations between EU and Russia worsen over Navalny jailing
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, accusing them of attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as international tensions grew over th…