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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…
Switzerland mints world's smallest gold coin
BERLIN (AP) — No joke: Switzerland has minted a gold coin so small you'd need to look very closely to see Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue at you.
IBM, Express rise; Netflix, Baker Hughes fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
Conference showcases all things potato
KENNEWICK — The Tri-Cities became the epicenter of all things potato-related this week, as growers, processors, agronomists and more gathered at the Tri-Cities…
California governor aims to block PG&E's bankruptcy plan
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging a federal judge to reject Pacific Gas and Electric's blueprint for getting out of bankruptcy and renewing his threat to lead a bid to turn the beleaguered…
Ex-pharma CEO gets over 2 years in prison for bribery scheme
BOSTON (AP) — The former head of a drug company was sentenced Wednesday to two and a half years in federal prison in a
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Major U.S. stock indexes closed essentially flat Wednesday after an early rebound rally faded in the final minutes of trading.
Critics: consumers should be wary of short-term health plans
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla (AP) — Consumers who bought short-term health insurance thinking they had found a better deal than “Obamacare” during the open enrollment season may be in for a shock when they show up at their…
IBM, Express rise; Netflix, Baker Hughes fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
Drowning of worker who fell in vat of acid ruled accidental
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The death of a worker who fell into a chemical vat at an Ohio business was an accidental drowning, a coroner ruled Wednesday.
'Africa's richest woman' now a formal suspect in graft probe
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Africa's reputed richest woman is a formal suspect in an investigation into mismanagement and the siphoning off of funds during her time with Angola's state-run oil company, the country's attorn…
Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp linked to Bezos phone hack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The cellphone of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked in what appeared to be an attempt by Saudi Arabia's crown prince to "influence, if not silence" the…
Woman criticizes airline's handling of groping on flight
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan woman who says she was groped by a male passenger on a Spirit Airlines flight says airline staff asked her to move to another seat after she reported the assault, rather than moving…
US stocks flat as health authorities focus on China virus
Major U.S. stock indexes ended little changed Wednesday after an early rebound rally faded in the final minutes of trading.
Canada justice dept. lawyer says Huawei exec committed fraud
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A Canadian justice department lawyer said Wednesday that fraud, not sanctions, is the crucial element for a judge to consider when deciding if a senior executive of Chinese tech g…
Head of Hallmark's media business leaves, no reason given
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of Hallmark's media business is leaving the company after 11 years.