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MOSES LAKE — Klompen Farms of Royal City is this year’s hay growing royalty. Owners Bob and Anne Wieldraayer we…
Pompeo reassures Britain on US relations after Brexit
LONDON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the U.S. and Britain would retain and enhance their special relationship once the U.K. leaves the European Union this week. He also said that Ame…
EU fines NBCUniversal for restricting film merchandise sales
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union authorities have fined NBCUniversal for restricting cross-border sales of “Jurassic Park" toys, “Minions” school bags, “Big Lebowski" mugs and other licensed film merchandise, in the …
UK rates held as Brexit clarity shores up economic surveys
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England on Thursday opted against cutting interest rates amid signs of improvement in the British economy in the run-up to Britain's imminent departure from the European Union.
Drink innovation helps Coke exceed 4Q forecasts
ATLANTA (AP) — New drinks like Coca-Cola Plus Coffee helped Coca-Cola Co. to a better-than-expected fourth quarter.
U.S. stocks slip as China virus spreads, death toll spikes
U.S. stocks fell in midday trading Thursday over heightened fears that the global economy could take a hit as the number of confirmed cases and the death toll from a virus in China spiked.
Federal Reserve proposes loosening rules on bank investments
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve
Hummer is making a comeback, but this time it's electric
DETROIT (AP) — The Hummer, once a gas-guzzling target for environmentalists, is making a comeback. But this time around it won't burn fuel or spew greenhouse gases.
2 sickened by cleaning solution in drinks at Nebraska bar
LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — Two customers at a movie theater bar in Nebraska were treated at a hospital after they were served cleaning solution in their drinks apparently by accident.
Stocks open lower on Wall Street following drops overseas
Stocks are opening moderately lower on Wall Street, following declines overseas, as more worries about the spread of a virus outbreak in China and some weak earnings results put investors in a mood to sell. UPS san…
EU renews efforts to resume Kosovo-Serbia talks
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat on Thursday called on Serbia and Kosovo to resume dialogue, saying it's the only way to normalize their ties and achieve a final agreement.
Pompeo in UK to talk Huawei, post-Brexit trade deal
LONDON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the U.S. and Britain would retain and enhance their special relationship once the U.K. leaves the European Union this week. He also said that Ame…
Bank of England holds fire as Brexit uncertainty eases
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England on Thursday opted against cutting interest rates amid signs of improvement in the British economy in the run-up to Britain's imminent departure from the European Union.
Cost of Juul stake continues to mount for Marlboro maker
The company that makes Marlboro cigarettes saw in late 2018 the opportunity to offset declining tobacco sales with a $13 billion investment in Juul, the e-cigarette maker.
Old Bay hot sauce with 'Chesapeake flavor' has fiery debut
BALTIMORE (AP) — A new product from a famous Baltimore-based seasoning company made a sizzling debut on Wednesday when it sold out within an hour of being released.
US economy grew at moderate 2.1% rate in fourth quarter, matching Q3 rate
WASHINGTON (AP) — US economy grew at moderate 2.1% rate in fourth quarter, matching Q3 rate.