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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike
TOKYO (AP) — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.
COVID-19 vaccine contender CureVac links up with Bayer
BERLIN (AP) — A German company that is in the advanced stages of producing a vaccine against COVID-19 is linking up with pharmaceutical giant Bayer to help develop and distribute the product.
US: Hack of federal agencies 'likely Russian in origin'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security agencies confirmed Tuesday that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim tha…
Trump supporters, other passengers in shouting bout on plane
DALLAS (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump got into a angry shouting match with other passengers on a Washington-bound American Airlines plane after they projected a “Trump 2020” logo on the cabin ceiling a…
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks rose on Wall Street Wednesday on expectations that Washington will deliver more stimulus for the economy, though some of the gains faded by late afternoon as political unrest gripped the nation's capital.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery rose 20 cents to $50.83 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for March delivery rose 8 cents to $54.38 a barrel.
Fed supported advance notice before changing bond purchases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials last month supported providing advance notice before the central bank makes changes to its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases.
UK judge denies bail to WikiLeaks’ Assange despite rejecting US extradition bid, saying he must stay in British prison
LONDON (AP) — UK judge denies bail to WikiLeaks’ Assange despite rejecting US extradition bid, saying he must stay in British prison.
Kim opens North Korean congress by admitting policy failures
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted that his economic development plans have failed as he opened the nation’s first full ruling party congress in five years, state media reported Wedn…
Walgreens to sell drug wholesale business for $6.5B
Walgreens Boots Alliance will sell its pharmaceutical wholesale business to AmerisourceBergen in a $6.5 billion cash and stock deal.
WHO 'disappointed' at Chinese delays letting experts in
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Tuesday that he is “disappointed” Chinese officials haven't finalized the permissions to allow a team of experts into China to examine the origins of COV…
China criticizes US order against dealing with Chinese apps
BEIJING (AP) — China's government on Wednesday accused Washington of misusing national security as an excuse to hurt commercial competitors after President Donald Trump signed an order banning transactions with pay…
Judge drops suit since Corps reconsidering plastics complex
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to a Taiwan-based conglomerate’s plans for a $9.4 billion plastics complex in Louisiana because the Army Corps of Engineers is reconsidering its permit.
U.S. judge allows oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge amid environmental concerns
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. judge allows oil and gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge amid environmental concerns.
The Latest: Australia moves up vaccination start to February
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia is advancing the start of its coronavirus vaccination program to mid-February, with plans to inoculate 15% of the population by late March.