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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…
NKorea vows to redevelop mountain tour site despite pandemic
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A top North Korea official has visited a mountain resort that had been jointly run with rival South Korea during past rapprochement and discussed efforts to unilaterally rebuild it into “a…
Businesses, lacking legal immunity, fear COVID-19 lawsuits
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Plans for a lawsuit against a Maine venue that hosted what became a “superspreader” wedding reception underscore the liability risks to small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic and an u…
AP: States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies
Ray Bellia had a good business before the coronavirus pandemic. He topped $4 million in annual sales from his New Hampshire store that specialized in protective gear for police.
Average US price of gas up 4 cents a gallon to $2.26
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 4 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.26.
Asia Today: Seoul area curbing public gatherings
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea’s capital region as an elevated step to suppress what authorities call an “explosive” surge in coronavirus infections.
On Football: With Brady on verge of playoffs, Patriots done
Three AFC East teams won in Week 15 — yes, even the Jets. The one defeat, by the Patriots, was historic.
On Football: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP
Seven years into its existence, the postseason system that replaced the Bowl Championship Series is starting to produce levels of frustration, and in some cases contempt, among fans and competitors that ultimately …
STAT WATCH: Numbers reflect dominance of Alabama, Clemson
It should come as no surprise to see Alabama and Clemson fill the top two seeds in the College Football Playoff.
The Latest: Public meetings being curbed in S Korean capital
SEOUL, South Korea — Gatherings of more than five people will be banned in South Korea's capital region as an elevated step to suppress what authorities call an “explosive” surge in coronavirus infections.
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.
Tesla joins S&P 500, consumer confidence, new home sales
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Trump's legacy: He changed the presidency, but will it last?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuries-old norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before.
Walton's career-high 22 leads Colorado past Washington 92-69
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dallas Walton scored a career-high 22 points, leading five into double figures and Colorado breezed past Washington 92-69 Sunday night at the Far West Classic.
Japan Cabinet OKs more defense funds amid potential threats
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Cabinet approved a ninth straight increase in the nation's defense budget as the government bolsters funding to develop longer-range cruise missiles and stealth fighters to counter potential th…
One company's quest for an antibody drug to fight COVID-19
On a Saturday afternoon in March as COVID-19 was bearing down on New York City, a dozen scientists anxiously crowded around a computer in a suburban drug company’s lab. They had spent weeks frantically getting bloo…