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Diesel prices hit record high in Washington as gasoline remains relatively stable
MOSES LAKE — Diesel prices in Washington reached a record high over the weekend, even as gasoline prices remained …
Chileans mass produce caskets to deal with COVID onslaught
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Nicolás Bergerie's family has been making coffins for four generations, with barely any alteration. But when he saw the coronavirus ravaging Europe, he decided to roll out a new product.
Whitmer demands answers from Enbridge on pipeline damage
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer demanded Friday that Enbridge Energy provide proof that the damage to one of its dual oil pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac will not pose a threat to the area.
Germany, France, UK press Iran to provide atomic site access
BERLIN (AP) — The board of the United Nations' atomic watchdog agency on Friday adopted a resolution calling for Iran to provide inspectors access to sites where the country is thought to have stored or used undecl…
Japan's economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks
TOKYO (AP) — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990…
Asia Today: South Korea sees most new cases in 3 weeks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported 67 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, the largest daily jump in about three weeks amid an upward trend in new infections.
TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus
A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.
AP changes writing style to capitalize ''b'' in Black
The Associated Press changed its writing style guide Friday to capitalize the “b” in the term Black when referring to people in a racial, ethnic or cultural context, weighing in on a hotly debated issue.
Yum China, TrueCar rise; Ventas, CarMax fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday:
Mexico virus cases, deaths continue high, reopening remote
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The planned next stage of reopening of businesses in Mexico appeared to be put off once again Friday, as new confirmed cases and deaths continued at near-record levels.
Nursing homes represent more than 1 in 4 COVID-19 deaths
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nursing home residents account for nearly 1 in 10 of all the coronavirus cases in the United States and more than a quarter of the deaths, according to an Associated Press analysis of government d…
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower Friday after worries about rising coronavirus infections in several states undercut an early rally.
Firearms sales on the rise, more travel bans eased
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the …
EU leaders face challenges to move quickly on recovery deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders found that a quick deal on the bloc’s future long-term budget and a multibillion-euro post-pandemic recovery plan remained beyond their reach Friday as the coronavirus ravages…
Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
US judge approves Pacific Gas & Electric plan to emerge from bankruptcy after its equipment ignited California wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — US judge approves Pacific Gas & Electric plan to emerge from bankruptcy after its equipment ignited California wildfires.