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Amazon’s Walla Walla data center plan sparks tension between protesters, local officials
WALLA WALLA — More than 400 Washingtonians across 19 locations took to the streets Sunday to demand a statewide mo…
Review: Epstein's dealings at Wexner Foundation minimal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein played “no meaningful role” in the budget, finances or accounting practices of L Brands founder Les Wexner's charitable foundation and wasn't involved at all with its fellowshi…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says UK government will not appeal decision blocking Heathrow Airport expansion
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman says UK government will not appeal decision blocking Heathrow Airport expansion.
US mortgage rates decline; 30-year loan at 3.45%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates declined this week as growing concern over the economic impact of China's viral outbreak spurred a steep downturn in global stock markets.
Stocks just 'corrected,' a regular but still scary event
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market's current slide hit a big milestone Thursday after indexes got pounded for a sixth straight day.
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Asia stocks tumble on virus fears after Wall Street plunge
Asian stock markets plunged further Friday on spreading virus fears, deepening an global rout after Wall Street endured its biggest one-day drop in nine years.
Lebanon begins 'historic' offshore oil drilling amid crisis
Beirut (AP) — Lebanon's president Thursday inaugurated the Mediterranean country's first offshore exploratory drilling for oil and gas, calling it a “historic day” for the cash-strapped country.
UK court blocks Heathrow expansion over climate concerns
LONDON (AP) — Heathrow Airport's plans to increase capacity of Europe's biggest travel hub by over 50% were stalled Thursday when a British court said the government failed to consider its commitment to combat clim…
J.C. Penney sees key sales figure down for the year
NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney Co. dumped more bad news on investors Thursday, estimating that sales for the current year at established stores would be down more than Wall Street expected.
Delivery giant DoorDash takes step toward public offering
NEW YORK (AP) — Food delivery giant DoorDash has taken a first formal step toward a stock market debut.
Dutch consortium unveils ambitious 'green' hydrogen plan
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch consortium announced an ambitious plan Thursday to create “green” hydrogen using power from a huge offshore wind farm that has yet to be built.
Kia recalls over 193K vehicles; fuel leaks can cause fires
DETROIT (AP) — Kia is recalling more than 193,000 cars and minvans in yet another move to fix nagging problems that could cause engine fires.
Mitsubishi tests SpaceJet with Japanese-built engine
MOSES LAKE — Mitsubishi has successfully made a test flight here of its SpaceJet regional airliner with a Japanese-built engine, according to a company press r…
Samaritan Healthcare finishes 2019 with $7 million profit
Bad debt and charity care expenses total more than $7 million
Neighbors: Brewery gunman a 'gentleman'; no motive yet known
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee electrician who police identified Thursday as the man who fatally shot five co-workers at one of the nation's largest breweries enjoyed building guns, according to neighbors.