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Moses Lake SGL plant waiting for buyer
MOSES LAKE — The SGL plant in Moses Lake is for sale, and proposals to buy it are due this week. Basin Ag Sales is…
Despite risks, auto workers step up to make medical gear
DETROIT (AP) — Cindy Parkhurst could have stayed home collecting most of her pay while the Ford plant where she normally works remains closed due to coronavirus fears.
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Agencies lower outlook of Greece's credit rating to stable
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Standard & Poor's and Fitch ratings agencies have lowered their outlook on Greece’s credit rating, from positive to stable, amid the financial impact the coronavirus measures are taking on the…
Court reinstates California ammunition purchase law
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An appeals court has reinstated a California law requiring background checks for people buying ammunition, reversing a federal judge's decision to stop the checks that he said violate the const…
El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, death toll now 23
EL PASO, Teas (AP) — A man shot in the Aug. 3
Boeing ends deal, angering Brazilian jet maker Embraer
CHICAGO (AP) — Boeing announced Saturday it terminated an agreement to join forces with Embraer, prompting an angry response from the Brazilian jet maker, which threatened to seek damages.
Asian markets gain after Japan central bank boosts aid
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Monday after Japan's central bank promised more asset purchases to shore up financial markets as investors look to central bankers to support the struggling global economy.
Attackers lob explosive at Lebanon bank amid currency crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Unknown assailants lobbed an explosive device at a private bank branch in southern Lebanon on Saturday, damaging its facade and roof, the country's state news agency reported.
California restaurants to get public money for healthy meals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California restaurants will get taxpayer money to feed millions of seniors during the coronavirius pandemic, but only if they can offer meals with fresh fruit, vegetables and no sugary dri…
Muted and vacant, Las Vegas struggles to survive shutdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Slot machines are powered down, casinos boarded up and barricaded.
A flood of business bankruptcies likely in coming months
NEW YORK (AP) — The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.
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Boris Johnson returns to face growing virus divisions in UK
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care, with his government facing growing criticism over the deaths and…
Military chaplains pivot to serve soldiers in virus outbreak
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) —
“Green light! Ants!” Spain’s kids get freedom from lockdown
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After six weeks cooped up with 3-year-old twins, mother Susana Sabaté was finally able to release her energy-filled boys onto Spain’s sunny streets.