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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.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective
Pfizer Inc. said Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine may be a remarkable 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results that nevertheless brought a big burst of optimism to a world desperate for the means t…
The Latest: Belgium confident virus hospitalizations peaked
BRUSSELS — Belgian health authorities are confident a renewed surge of hospital admissions related to COVID-19 has peaked in the hard-hit country.
Energy leaders leave door open to more cuts as virus spikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia's energy minister said Monday that global energy producers have the ability to tweak an agreement on production cuts that could be extended through the end of 2022, s…
UK, EU make one more push for elusive Brexit trade deal
LONDON (AP) — Negotiators from Britain and the European Union met Monday to seek a breakthrough in gridlocked trade talks, with just days until a deadline to strike a post-Brexit deal.
GM recalls 217K vehicles to fix leak that can stop travel
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil can leak, causing them to stop moving or possibly catch fire.
EU agrees to put tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of US goods and services over illegal Boeing aid
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU agrees to put tariffs on up to $4 billion worth of US goods and services over illegal Boeing aid.
The Latest: UN health agency vows accountability in pandemic
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s chief says his agency is committed to “continuous accountability” as an independent panel evaluating WHO’s management of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic gets…
Liz Weston: When life blows up your well-laid plans
Job loss, business failure, involuntary retirement, divorce, disability or the death of a breadwinner — these are just some of the ways our finances can force us to come up with a Plan B. That’s never as simple as …
Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales
McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations.
Rights activists slam EU plan for access to encrypted chats
BERLIN (AP) — Digital rights campaigners on Monday criticized a proposal by European Union governments that calls for communications companies to provide authorities with access to encrypted messages.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regul…
UK and EU make one more push for elusive Brexit trade deal
LONDON (AP) — Negotiators from Britain and the European Union were meeting Monday to seek a breakthrough in gridlocked trade talks, with just days until a deadline to strike a post-Brexit deal.
Asia Today: Sri Lanka to strictly enforce virus regulations
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka police will strictly enforce mask and social distancing requirements and punish violators starting Monday as other anti-virus measures are eased to reduce the economic pain.
The Latest: Portugal enters state of emergency over virus
LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal has entered a state of emergency, with curfews imposed in the areas worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
World markets rise on relief over U.S. election outcome
TOKYO (AP) — World markets climbed Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after days of U.S. presidential limbo ended with Democrat Joe Biden declared the president-elect.