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‘Most big repairs start out as small repairs’
MOSES LAKE — When Uziel Ortega launched Steadfast Home Services earlier this year, he wasn't sure whether the phon…
Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.
UK watchdog investigates chip maker Nvidia's takeover of Arm
LONDON (AP) — British regulators are investigating graphics chip maker Nvidia's $40 billion purchase of chip designer Arm over concerns about its effect on competition.
Dutch begin COVID-19 vaccinations; last EU nation to do so
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Nearly two weeks after most other European Union nations, the Netherlands on Wednesday began its COVID-19 vaccination program, with nursing home staff and front-line workers in hospita…
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.
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
More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners w…
Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence
In an unprecedented step, Facebook and
WikiLeaks founder Assange denied bail in UK
LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Wednesday denied bail to WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, ordering him to remain in a high-security prison while U.K. courts decide whether he will be sent to the United States to…
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…
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…