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Basin home prices up overall
MOSES LAKE — Home prices were up across most of the Columbia Basin in August, the latest month for which informati…
Malfunctioning EpiPens could harm patients, companies say
U.S. regulators on Tuesday warned the public about malfunctions involving some EpiPens, the emergency injectors for severe allergic reactions.
The Latest: Pakistan suspending domestic flights
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 422,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely …
South Dakota governor signs 'riot-boosting' penalties
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that revives the state's criminal and civil penalties for rioting and inciting a riot, the Republican governor's office said Tuesday.
Business fallout: Companies in China see delays in reopening
The spread of the coronavirus that emerged in China in December has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Here is a look at developments Wednesday:
Too close for comfort: Belgium agrees to shut hair salons
BRUSSELS (AP) — When the Belgian government announced last week that hairdressers would still be able to operate during the coronavirus epidemics, many in the profession were dumbfounded and furious.
Dow jumps 10% as hopes build that Congress will pass virus relief package soon; on pace for biggest gain since 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow jumps 10% as hopes build that Congress will pass virus relief package soon; on pace for biggest gain since 2008.
LA sheriff clashes with county lawyer over closing gun shops
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff reversed his own decision Tuesday to order deputies to make sure gun shops were closed during the coronavirus crisis after the county's top lawyer said the shops co…
Europe eyes smartphone location data to stem virus spread
The Czech Republic has become the first European country to announce plans to deploy a powerful but potentially intrusive location-tracking tool for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, as others consider similar mov…
At a glance: Nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
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Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system s…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
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Trump hoping to see US economy reopened by Easter amid virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during t…
Many airline flights nearly empty as virus undercuts travel
Airline service in the United States is teetering on the brink of collapse, with near-empty planes and coronavirus outbreaks that have left some air traffic control towers empty.
India's prime minister decrees 21-day lockdown to curb virus
NEW DELHI (AP) — India will begin the world's largest lockdown on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a TV address, warning citizens to stay inside or risk inviting the pandemic into their homes, a…