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Local gas prices fall as summer driving season continues
MOSES LAKE — Drivers in Grant and Adams counties are seeing some relief at the pump after months of steadily risin…
Insider Q&A: Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno
As coronavirus lockdowns hit the U.S. in March, Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno called an emergency meeting for his 12-member executive team.
Belarus opens nuclear plant opposed by neighboring Lithuania
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday formally opened the country’s first nuclear power plant, a project sharply criticized by neighboring Lithuania.
Asia Today: Indian capital struggles with surge in cases
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported 45,674 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, with the capital coping with a sharp surge of nearly 7,000 cases a day this week.
Pent-up global wish list of hopes, demands awaits Biden
LONDON (AP) — Spare a thought for the people who'll be managing Joe Biden's presidential appointment diary.
Walmart agrees to sell its business in Argentina
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart will sell its business in Argentina as it continues to restructure its international division.
The Latest: Global coronavirus case total tops 50 million
BOSTON — The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases worldwide since the pandemic began.
Asia Today: Court upholds state border closings in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court on Friday upheld the closure of a state’s border and dismissed billionaire businessman Clive Palmer’s argument that the pandemic measure was unconstitutional.
UK and EU to 'redouble efforts' on post-Brexit trade deal
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the European Union's executive arm agreed Saturday to stay in contact as their negotiating teams step up efforts to conclude a post-Brexit trade de…
Incendiary texts traced to outfit run by top Trump aide
BOSTON (AP) — A texting company run by one of President Donald Trump’s top campaign officials sent out thousands of targeted, anonymous text messages urging supporters to rally where votes were being counted in Phi…
Asia Today: Malaysia expands virus measures to more areas
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government said Saturday that it will expand movement restrictions to most parts of the country, with coronavirus cases nearly tripling over the past month.
The Latest: New Delhi's new virus cases hit record high
NEW DELHI — India has reported 45,903 new coronavirus cases, with its capital recording the highest single-day rise in infections since the pandemic began.
The Latest: New Mexico reports nearly 1,300 new virus cases
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico on Saturday for the second day in a row reported nearly 1,300 additional COVID-19 cases and 16 additional deaths.
US consumer borrowing increases by $16.2 billion in September as credit card borrowing rises for first time in 7 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer borrowing increases by $16.2 billion in September as credit card borrowing rises for first time in 7 months.
AP PHOTOS: Pandemic empties India's Silicon Valley suburbs
BENGALURU, India (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has transformed India’s Silicon Valley.
Italy shuts down 4 regions as Europe tries lighter lockdowns
MILAN (AP) — Luxury fashion boutiques, jewelry shops and most of Milan's flagship department stores were shuttered Friday, as the center of Italy’s vibrant financial capital fell into a gray quiet on the first day …