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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Germany say it's planning to restrict travel to and from Britain because of the new virus variant
BERLIN (AP) — Germany say it's planning to restrict travel to and from Britain because of the new virus variant.
Asia Today: Outbreak grows in Sydney’s beach suburbs
SYDNEY (AP) — The outbreak in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs has grown to 70 cases with an additional 30 in the last 24 hours, and authorities say they may never be able to trace the source.
Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should be next in line for COVID-19 shots, while a se…
Asian shares mixed after US sets economic stimulus deal
Asian shares were mixed on Monday as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadowed news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses.
Tennessee gov: Wife has mild virus symptoms, tested positive
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee disclosed Saturday afternoon that his wife has mild symptoms of COVID-19 and that she has tested positive for the coronavirus, while he has tested negative.
About 100 anti-govt protesters detained in Belarus capital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Around 100 people were detained in the Belarusian capital on Sunday during anti-government protests that were prompted by the reelection of the country’s authoritarian leader and continued for …
NY coronavirus hospitalizations hit highest level since May
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of New Yorkers hospitalized with coronavirus has risen to the highest level since mid-May, according to state figures released Saturday.
Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deli…
Asia Today: Sydney beach suburbs in lockdown as cases rise
SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney’s northern beaches will enter a lockdown similar to the one imposed during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March as a cluster of cases in the area increased to 41.
Fight over Fed powers stalls $900 billion aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers foiled efforts on Saturday to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. The deadlock was just the lat…
Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals
The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ grabs $38.5 million overseas
The superhero sequel “Wonder Woman 1984” has earned an estimated $38.5 million in ticket sales from international theaters, Warner Bros. said Sunday. The film starring Gal Gadot started its rollout abroad last week…
Lockheed Martin strikes $4.4B deal to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Lockheed Martin is buying rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings for $4.4 billion in a deal that brings together companies that already had been working together in the aeronaut…
La. education board makes history, elects all female leaders
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's top school board is making history, electing an all-female group of leaders for the first time in its 46-year existence.
Senate investigators fault FAA over Boeing jet, safety
Boeing improperly influenced a test designed to see how quickly pilots could respond to malfunctions on the Boeing 737 Max, and Federal Aviation Administration officials may have obstructed a review of two deadly c…