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Fire District 7 cites teamwork, staffing needs after demanding fire season
SOAP LAKE — After one of the busiest wildfire seasons in recent memory, Grant County Fire District 7 leaders say t…
US to block cotton from China region targeted in crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government announced Wednesday that it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping action yet to pressure the Communist Party over its ca…
Fed survey finds modest economic gains at start of year although some areas noted impact of rising COVID cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fed survey finds modest economic gains at start of year although some areas noted impact of rising COVID cases.
Target continues to thrive in whirlwind retail environment
NEW YORK (AP) — Target's strong sales streak extended through a pandemic-shrouded holiday season after a hard push online and an increased effort to provide alternatives to customers who are trying to minimize risk…
Led by Cheney, 10 House Republicans back Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten Republicans — including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House GOP leader — voted to impeach President Donald Trump Wednesday over the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. The GOP votes were …
EXPLAINER: What's next after House impeachment vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate.
The Latest: Pelosi wants fines for bypassing House security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Sephora to fight against racial bias with an action plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Beauty products retailer Sephora said Wednesday that it will bolster the number of Black-owned brands, scale back on third-party security guards and offer more inclusive marketing as part of a plan …
Capitol investigators try to sort real tips from noise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The challenge is now figuring out what's real and what's just noise.
Census decision deals blow to Trump efforts on House seats
President Donald Trump's effort to exclude people in the U.S. illegally from being counted in the process for divvying up congressional seats was dealt another blow Wednesday when the Census Bureau's director indef…
Asia Today: China virus cases spike as WHO researchers visit
BEIJING (AP) — China is seeing a new surge in coronavirus cases in its frozen northeast as a
Risky driving: US traffic deaths up despite virus lockdowns
DETROIT (AP) — The number of people killed on the nation's highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the year.
Michigan legislative leader tested positive for COVID-19
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said Wednesday he tested positive for the coronavirus two days before Christmas and recovered at home.
Indian partying hotspot Goa counts losses, braces for change
GOA, India (AP) — The sun’s golden rays fall on Goa’s smooth, sandy beaches every evening, magical as ever but strangely quiet and lonely. This holiday season, few visitors are enjoying the celebrated sunsets in th…
Comfort over style for coaches is college basketball trend
Let's just say Gabriele D’Annunzio isn't on board with the new fashion trend for college basketball coaches.
High court weighs compensation for business restrictions
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday as it weighs whether the state must compensate businesses for losses due to temporary closures and other pandemic-related restrictio…