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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 …
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks closing higher on Wall Street Tuesday for the third day in a row, continuing a stretch of gains for the market.
Virus leaves the US travel industry struggling to recover
U.S. air travel down almost 90% from a year ago. A ghostly emptiness at Hawaii's tourist hotels. Deserted Las Vegas casinos counting the days to reopening.
Paris cafes, restaurants partially reopen post-lockdown
PARIS (AP) — Parisians who have been cooped up for months with takeout food and coffee can savor their steak tartare in the fresh air and cobbled streets of the City of Light once more — albeit in smaller numbers.
South America's reopening and US protests could spread virus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — South American countries at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic are choosing to reopen even as case numbers rise, ignoring the example set by Europe in which nations waited for …
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LA pizza shop weathers pandemic, takes beating from vandals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After his Los Angeles pizza shop was crippled for two months by the coronavirus pandemic, Bobby Alt reopened Saturday excited to finally dish out slices to customers in person. By the time he clo…
UK lawmakers queue to vote as Parliament adjusts to COVID-19
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government faced a rebellion from some of its own legislators on Tuesday after it summoned Members of Parliament back to London and scrapped a remote-voting…
Senate confirms special watchdog for pandemic recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed a new inspector general to oversee money distributed as part of the $2 trillion economic rescue law, putting at least one watchdog in place as oversight of the money has l…
1 of few black-owned pot shops in the US robbed in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Boston's lone retail marijuana shop is dealing with another setback.
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Greek tourism minister says all foreign visitors welcome
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is preparing to admit tourists from all over the world this summer but will be adhering to the advice of health experts to ensure it remains a safe destination in terms of coronavirus e…
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Asian shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for the third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
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3 killed when helicopter hits power line in California
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Three people were killed when a helicopter contracted by Pacific Gas & Electric struck one of the utility's power lines and crashed into a Northern California hillside on Tuesday, igniting …