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The Way Cafe opens in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — It had only been open about an hour and a half, but already The Way Cafe was bustling Tuesday morning.
The Latest: More than 1 million U.S. kids have had COVID-19
The number of U.S. infants, children and teens diagnosed with COVID-19 has surpassed 1 million, according to data released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.
Dow closes at a record high for first time since February, recouping its pandemic losses, as hopes build for a vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow closes at a record high for first time since February, recouping its pandemic losses, as hopes build for a vaccine.
The Latest: Biden cites importance of sharing vaccine plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):
California governor imposes new restrictions in pandemic
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the “emergency brake” Monday on reopening the state's economy as coronavirus cases surge at the fastest rate since the start of the outbrea…
Corps suspends $9.4B plastics complex permit for review
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers has suspended its permit for a Chinese conglomerate’s $9.4 billion plastics complex on a technicality but says it may also review other aspects of the permit.
2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding pandemic
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Acknowledging that the nation is in a “dark” place, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his administration would strengthen the country's vulnerable economy despite the exploding pandem…
The Latest: WHO concerned over North America, Europe cases
GENEVA — The World Health Organization director-general says the U.N. agency is “extremely concerned” by a surge of coronavirus cases particularly in Europe and North America, saying health workers and systems are …
Facebook, Twitter CEOs to be pressed on election handling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election, even as lawmakers questioning them are deeply divi…
The Latest: Michigan congressman tests positive for COVID-19
JACKSON, Mich. — A Michigan congressman said Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Poland, Hungary veto EU budget over rule-of-law issue
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Hungary on Monday vetoed the European Union's next seven-year budget and a massive coronavirus recovery plan due to a new mechanism that links EU funding to the rule of law, plungin…
SEC Chair Clayton leaving post as top financial regulator
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jay Clayton, a former Wall Street lawyer who has headed the Securities and Exchange Commission as the financial markets’ top regulator during the Trump administration, is leaving the position at y…
Government furthers investigation into Tesla camera failures
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are continuing their investigation into complaints that Tesla's giant touch screens can fail and cause the cars to lose the rear camera display and other functions.
Home Depot reunites with HD Supply in deal valued at $8B
Home Depot is reuniting with former subsidiary HD Supply, buying the company in a deal valued at about $8 billion.
The Latest: Sweden puts limit on gatherings to curb virus
Sweden has placed a nationwide limit of eight people for all gatherings in an effort to bring down coronavirus infections. The limit takes effect Nov. 24 and will last for four weeks.