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Interstate 90 to be closed beginning July 27 for Hansen Bridge demolition
MOSES LAKE — Drivers on Interstate 90 in Moses Lake should be prepared for detours beginning July 27 as the freewa…
Asia Today: Cases in Japan hit record amid holiday travel
TOKYO (AP) — The daily tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said Sunday.
Spike in cases delays Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble
HONG KONG (AP) — Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed the start of an air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, citing a spike in infections in the Chinese territory as a “sober reminder” o…
The Latest: Texas National Guard team helps El Paso morgues
EL PASO, Texas -- The Texas National Guard has sent a 36-member team to El Paso to assist morgues in the border region with the number of dead as a result of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
UK leader to end England's national lockdown on Dec. 2
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and to announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show coronavirus infections have stabi…
Passengers spend night on Baltic Sea ferry that ran aground
HELSINKI (AP) — A Baltic Sea ferry with 331 passengers and a crew of 98 run aground in heavy storm winds Saturday in the Aland Islands archipelago between Finland and Sweden.
Pope: Involve poor people in planning post-pandemic economy
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis urged young economists, entrepreneurs and business leaders Saturday to promote post-pandemic development models that involve the poor.
Pope to young: after pandemic to build new economy with poor
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis urged young economists, entrepreneurs and business leaders Saturday to promote post-pandemic development models that involve the poor.
US-European ocean monitoring satellite launches into orbit
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A U.S.-European satellite designed to extend a decades-long measurement of global sea surface heights was launched into Earth orbit from California on Saturday.
Nevada facing double-bind of rising cases, limping economy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the coronavirus surges to record levels in Nevada, the governor has implored residents to stay home. But Democrat Steve Sisolak has also encouraged out-of-state visitors, the lifeblood of Nevada…
The Latest: Calif Gov. Newsom’s child in 14-day quarantine
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s children may have been exposed to the coronavirus at school and is in quarantine.
UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. signed an interim trade deal with Canada on Saturday, giving it more time to negotiate future trading rules as the British government prepares the country for business life outside the Europe…
Baltic Sea ferry runs aground in Finnish waters; no injuries
HELSINKI (AP) — A Baltic Sea ferry with 331 passengers and a crew of 98 has run aground in the Aland Islands archipelago between Finland and Sweden. Finnish authorities say there are “no lives in immediate danger” …
The Latest: Russia reports yet another virus case record
MOSCOW — Russia on Saturday reported a new daily high in the number of coronavirus infections and deaths.
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble postponed
HONG KONG (AP) — Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed the start of an air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong.
The Latest: Japan hits record number of new cases again
TOKYO — Japan is scaling back on the government-backed “GoTo” campaign to encourage travel and dining out, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached a record for the third day straight on Saturday, at 2,…