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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…
Justice Department says 3% of its email accounts could be compromised in US hack; classified systems not likely affected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department says 3% of its email accounts could be compromised in US hack; classified systems not likely affected.
The Latest: Mexico hits new daily high for coronavirus cases
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has reported a new high for a daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 13,345 newly confirmed infections reported Wednesday for the previous 24 hours. Officials also reported a near-record of …
Facebook joins Twitter in blocking Trump from posting following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook joins Twitter in blocking Trump from posting following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
Twitter for 1st time locks Trump's account, demands he remove tweets excusing violence, threatens 'permanent suspension'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter for 1st time locks Trump's account, demands he remove tweets excusing violence, threatens 'permanent suspension.'
The Latest: Vaccine focus in Wash. to expand to older people
SEATTLE — Washington state officials say everyone over 70 years old and anyone over 50 who lives in a multigenerational household will be the next priorities for coronavirus vaccinations in the state.
US holds first oil lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale Wednesday for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on th…
Stocks rally, despite protests in DC, on hopes for stimulus
Wall Street rallied Wednesday on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, though the enthusiasm was dampened by
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.
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.
Justice Department, federal court system hit by Russian hack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and the federal court system disclosed on Wednesday that they were among the dozens of U.S. government agencies and private businesses compromised by a
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…
Bank of America, Cal-Maine rise; Nvidia falls
NEW YORKS (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Wednesday:
US sports bet revenue could hit $3B in 2021; NY backs mobile
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — On a day when New York's governor did an about-face and embraced mobile sports betting as a way to deal with financial losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, a company that tracks…
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.
Federal Reserve officials last month supported providing advance warning before making changes in bond purchases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials last month supported providing advance warning before making changes in bond purchases.