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Bug Out branches out
MOSES LAKE — After a year of successfully fighting off bugs and weeds, Bug Out is expanding into helping things gr…
U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney
NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Penney is on course to emerge from bankruptcy by Thanksgiving, after a U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of the ailing 118-year-old retailer to its two largest landlords and its primary l…
LA Times to pay $3M to settle journalist discrimination case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing have agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit that said minority journalists and women were paid less than white reporters.
The Latest: US has 1M new coronavirus cases this month
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of November.
False claims of voting fraud, pushed by Trump, thrive online
It started months before Election Day with false claims on Facebook and Twitter that mail-in ballots cast for President Donald Trump had been chucked in dumpsters or rivers.
Global rally fades, but investors’ hopes remain for economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks downshifted on Tuesday, a day after their powerful worldwide rally, but optimism remained high that the global economy may still be headed for a return to normal.
New Jersey sues 3 firms over chemicals in drinking water
New Jersey is upping its efforts to force chemical companies to pay for decades of contamination of waterways by substances including so-called “forever chemicals,” used to stain-proof clothing and produce nonstick…
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks downshifted on Tuesday, a day after their powerful worldwide rally, but optimism remained high that the global economy may still be headed for a return to normal.
Report sounds an alarm on ongoing decline of US coral reefs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A first of its kind assessment of coral reefs in U.S. waters is again sounding the alarm over the continued decline of these sensitive underwater ecosystems, which scientists deem essential…
Amazon, Beyond Meat fall; Eli Lilly, Ulta Beauty rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Tuesday:
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose $1.07 to $41.36 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude oil for January delivery rose $1.21 to $43.61 a barrel.
Apple unveils first Macs built to run more like iPhones
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular products to work together.
'Obamacare' likely to survive, high court arguments indicate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A more conservative Supreme Court appears unwilling to do what Republicans have long desired: kill off the Affordable Care Act, including its
The Latest: UN peacekeeping chief tests positive in Europe
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations peacekeeping chief has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Walmart teams with GM to test autonomous deliveries
DETROIT (AP) — Walmart is teaming up with the General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit to test driverless delivery in Arizona.
The Latest: US to allow limited supplies of antibody drug
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will start Wednesday to distribute the limited supplies of a newly authorized antibody drug for those with mild or moderate COVID-19 in hardest-hit states.