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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…
Facebook bans big 'Stop the Steal' group for sowing violence
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook on Thursday banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members h…
FDA panel urges rejection of experimental Alzheimer's drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health advisers sharply criticized a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug on Friday, concluding there wasn’t enough evidence that the experimental drug slowed the brain-destroying disease.
Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have su…
Hershey's Halloween sales up despite fewer trick-or-treaters
Hershey says its Halloween candy sales were up slightly this year despite a lower turnout of trick-or-treaters amid the pandemic.
The Latest: Australia court upholds state's border closure
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s highest court on Friday upheld a state’s border closure and dismissed billionaire businessman Clive Palmer’s argument that the pandemic measure was unconstitutional.
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.
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.
Books? Hairdressers? Europeans split on lockdown essentials
HALLE, Belgium (AP) — The concept of what is essential to keep a society functioning during coronavirus lockdowns is gripping Europe as the pandemic unleashes death, poverty, illness and isolation.
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…
Washington Supreme Court: Farmworkers to get overtime pay
SEATTLE (AP) — A divided Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday the state’s dairy workers are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours a week, a decision expected to apply to the rest of the agricu…
Virgin Galactic plans 1st New Mexico space launch this month
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Virgin Galactic said Thursday that it expects to launch its first manned test flight into space from New Mexico this month.
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.
Danish farmers lament decision to cull all Denmark's minks
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish fur farmers say they've been dealt a major blow after the world’s largest mink fur exporter decided to cull all 15 million minks in Denmark's farms, to minimize the risk of them re…
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 …