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Going rogue
MOSES LAKE — The new salon on East Broadway is called Rogue Collective for a reason. “We had this dream to do i…
Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defense cautioned Sunday against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud, ar…
Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
They are two young girls from two very different worlds, linked by a global industry that exploits an army of children.
Fauci: Vaccinations are ramping up in a `glimmer of hope'
The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday.
The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions
BANGKOK — Thailand registered 745 new coronavirus cases in two days on Monday with a new death reported in Bangkok, where a semi-lockdown went into effect, the government said.
Collins sworn in for 5th term in US Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Sen. Susan Collins has been sworn in for her historic fifth term in Washington.
No snake soup for Hong Kong's young snake catcher
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong is home to a variety of snakes — from the venomous king cobra to larger species such as the Burmese python. Whenever one of these reptiles is spotted slithering into a home or coming alar…
Analysis: New Louisiana political year, with repeat debates
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Legislature's 2021 political debates will center on the same terrain that fixated lawmakers around the country last year: the
Biden's pick to lead Treasury made over $7M in speaking fees
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, collected more than $7 million in speaking fees over the past two years from major financial firms and tech gia…
Fast rollout of virus vaccine trials reveals tribal distrust
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The news came during a hopeful time on the largest Native American reservation.
Israeli protesters press on against PM Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis protested again Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding that the long-serving leader resign over corruption charges against him and for allegedly mishand…
Minnesota GOP lawmakers sue to undo state employee pay raise
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A pair of Minnesota Republican lawmakers is suing the state's budget agency in an attempt to halt pay raises for state employees.
EXPLAINER: Should vaccine volunteers now get the real thing?
Tens of thousands of Americans have volunteered to test COVID-19 vaccines, but only about half of them got the real thing during trials.
Budget, bonds, virus top North Dakota legislative session
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers convene Tuesday either in person wearing masks or remotely for the state's 67th legislative session, where they will face tough spending choices amid a pandemic that’s h…
Asian stocks rise after Wall Street hits new high
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday on 2021’s first trading day, boosted by optimism about the rollout of coronavirus vaccines after Wall Street ended the year on a new high.
Virus forces changes as Minnesota Legislature opens Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Minnesota Legislature convenes for its 2021 regular session Tuesday, it won't look like a normal session. The House will meet entirely via Zoom until further notice because of the pandem…