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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 …
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.
Cruise lines extend COVID-19 pause on sailing from the US
MIAMI (AP) — The Cruise Lines International Association announced Friday that ships will not be sailing from U.S. ports throughout the summer, extending a pause put in place because of the
The Trump administration drops its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion coronavirus aid program for small businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration drops its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion coronavirus aid program for small businesses.
Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns
Apple's Friday decision to close stores in four states with surging coronavirus cases highlights a question that other businesses may soon face: Stay open or prepare for more shutdowns?
Juneteenth at slave cemetery: loved, though names unknown
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Community and environmental groups held a Juneteenth ceremony at a Louisiana site archaeologists have described as probably
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.
Wall Street dips as virus fears drown out economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street careened through all the forces that have pushed and pulled it through the week, at first rising on Friday amid hope for the economy and then falling on worries about worsening coronavir…
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.
Yum China, TrueCar rise; Ventas, CarMax fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday:
Cruise lines extend COVID-19 pause on sailing from the US
MIAMI (AP) — The Cruise Lines International Association announced Friday that ships will not be sailing from U.S. ports throughout the summer, extending a pause put in place because of the
A Plantation Country re-brand amid calls for racial justice
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana tourist commission is abandoning a 19-year-old promotion touting “New Orleans Plantation Country,” effective immediately.
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.