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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady thi…
The Latest: Coronavirus still spreading in 2nd S Korea wave
SEOUL, South Korea — The coronavirus continues to spread in South Korea, particularly in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan region, which is home to half the country’s 51 million people.
With US summit planned, Russia prefers EU-Kosovo mediation
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Russia's foreign minister said Thursday that Moscow will need to approve any solution reached in peace talks between Kosovo and Serbia that have gained momentum after U.S. President Donald T…
Poor People's Campaign eyes 'virtual march' in poverty fight
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Clergy and religious leaders are preparing to hold a virtual march Saturday to highlight the plight of Americans struggling with poverty — people like Madelyn “Maddie” Brace and her boyfrien…
Australian leader says unnamed state increasing cyberattacks
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — "A sophisticated state-based cyber actor” was targeting Australia in an escalating cyber campaign that is threatening all levels of government, businesses, essential services and critical…
Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype
NEW YORK (AP) — America’s painful struggles over racism have finally caught up with Aunt Jemima, that ubiquitous fixture served up at breakfast tables for 131 years.
Trump sanctions targeting Venezuela's Maduro lead to Mexico
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Trump administration increased pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Thursday, targeting a lifeline he's used for selling crude oil run by a close associate of the socialist …
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No agreement in sight as EU leaders meet for big money talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — With much discord still among European Union leaders, a video summit this week seems to have no hope of finding a compromise on a multibillion-euro post-coronavirus recovery plan or on the long-term…
Test maker targeted by FDA says it responded to US concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A company targeted by the Food and Drug Administration for selling unauthorized coronavirus antibody tests says it has responded to regulators' concerns, though it has no business operations in th…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday as caution about rising coronavirus infections in hotspots around the world put a damper on hopes for a coming economic recovery.
India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Antagonisms between Indian and Chinese troops high in the Himalayas are taking a dire toll on traditional goat herds that supply the world’s finest, most expensive cashmere.
Official: German slaughterhouse virus outbreak untenable
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's agriculture minister said Thursday that conditions at a slaughterhouse where hundreds of workers tested positive for COVID-19 were untenable and backed an official investigation into the out…
Russia lifts ineffective ban on Telegram messaging app
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's communications watchdog said Thursday it would lift a ban on the popular messaging app Telegram after two years of unsuccessful attempts to block it.
Tokyo gov seeks 2nd term, says Japan unprepared for pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japan may have contained its coronavirus outbreaks for now but the country needs better crisis management and a digital transformation to prepare for future shocks, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike said.
Asian stocks mixed amid concern over coronavirus hotspots
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street closed little-changed amid as optimism about a possible global economic recovery was tempered by concern over rising coronavirus infections.