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Moses Lake's newest Mexican restaurant opens — Cactus
MOSES LAKE — Suced Yusso is a new restaurateur in Moses Lake, opening the Cactus restaurant downtown at 212 S. Div…
Average US gas price drops 14 cents over 2 weeks to $2.01
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 14 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.01 per gallon.
Mexican energy minister tweets that OPEC, other oil producers agree to 9.7 million-barrel-a-day cut, beginning May 1
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mexican energy minister tweets that OPEC, other oil producers agree to 9.7 million-barrel-a-day cut, beginning May 1.
Wineries offer virtual tastings amid coronavirus shutdown
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — In stark contrast to the normal hustle and bustle of tourists and enophiles, the grounds sit empty at California’s oldest commercial winery — the historic Buena Vista.
From people and firms desperate for aid, one question: When?
BALTIMORE (AP) — It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump signed into law a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will distribute money to struggling individuals and businesses. It feels like a lot lon…
'Absolute chaos' as businesses try to tap into rescue funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Desperate small business owners who hoped for a quick government lifeline to help them survive the coronavirus crisis are still without funds, instead battling red tape, wary banks and swamped compu…
Transit workers risking lives with little protective gear
NEW YORK (AP) — While many Americans are cloistered inside their homes, transit workers are out there making sure that other essential workers can get to their jobs. But they often lack the masks or gloves they nee…
Turkey tightens virus lockdown but tries to protect economy
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey introduced a lockdown over the weekend that took many by surprise, since the country had previously adopted a more relaxed approach to fighting the coronavirus than its neighbors in Europe an…
Where the rubber meets the road: Commuter cash helping needy
BOSTON (AP) — Imagine paradoxically finding yourself with more — not less — in the middle of a global crisis. Would you keep it to yourself or share it?
Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blood tests for the
Consumer prices slump 0.4% as virus puts chill on spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices fell 0.4% in March, the largest decline in five years, revealing the downward pressure that the coronavirus pandemic is exerting on the cost of gasoline, airfares, hotel rooms and …
Japan auto industry vows to protect jobs amid virus crisis
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda promised Friday that the Japanese auto industry would seek to protect jobs worldwide as it endures the coronavirus pandemic.
Oil-producing nations seek global deal to stabilize market
MOSCOW (AP) — Oil-producing countries including those of the OPEC cartel and Russia are trying to strike a global deal to pump less crude in a bid to limit a crash in prices that, while welcome for consumers, has b…
Crew member of cruise ship with virus cases dies in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A crew member who was hospitalized for days after two ill-fated cruise ships with coronavirus patients were finally allowed to dock in Florida has died, officials said.
Smithfield temporarily shuts pork plant due to coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in South Dakota will temporarily close for cleaning after more than 80 employees were confirmed to have the coronavirus, the company announced Thurs…
Asian shares steady after Wall St caps best week since 1974
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are steady in quiet Good Friday trading after Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years thanks to the Federal Reserve's titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavir…