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As gas prices ease, WA drivers still paying more
MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices declined slightly across Grant County, Adams County and much of the nation this week,…
National news agency Australian Associated Press announces it’s closing after 85 years
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — National news agency Australian Associated Press announces it’s closing after 85 years.
New virus hits Mideast airlines with $100M loss, group says
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Major travel disruptions due to the new coronavirus have already caused the equivalent of a roughly $100 million loss to airlines in the Middle East, which serves as a connect…
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Stocks open higher on Wall Street following worst week for the market since 2008 on worries about fallout from outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks open higher on Wall Street following worst week for the market since 2008 on worries about fallout from outbreak.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Stocks roared back on Wall Street Monday from a seven-day rout, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 1,300 points higher amid investor optimism that central banks will take action to help shield the glob…
This Week: Construction spending, Costco earns, jobs report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Coder charged in massive CIA leak portrayed as vindictive
NEW YORK (AP) — A software engineer on trial in the largest leak of classified information in CIA history was “prepared to do anything” to betray the agency, federal prosecutors said Monday as a defense attorney ar…
Oil prices fall as coronavirus spreads outside China
NEW YORK (AP) — With the viral outbreak spreading to more countries, the price of oil has dropped precipitously as global demand weakens even further.
Researchers: Tool used to detect polar bear dens ineffective
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A study by polar bear researchers in Alaska concludes that thermal imaging used by oil exploration companies to detect polar bears in dens works less than half the time.
House approves bill to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving to stem a vaping epidemic among young people, the House approved a bill Friday to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products.
California voting changes raise concerns for 'Super Tuesday'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major changes to the way people vote have election advocates on edge as Californians cast ballots in a high-profile primary that was moved up from June so the state could have a bigger say in p…
'Good liquor' and other joys: ex-UAW official pleads guilty
DETROIT (AP) — A former senior official at the United Auto Workers pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring with other labor leaders to steal more than $1 million in dues while enjoying golf, lavish lodging, meals and b…
Twitter, Costco rise; Carnival, Calavo fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:
Former General Electric chairman and CEO Jack Welch has died
NEW YORK (AP) — Former General Electric chairman and CEO Jack Welch has died.
Twitter shares rise on reports of activist investor stake
NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter shares rose Monday following reports an activist investor took a stake in the social media service and plans to push for changes.