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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…
US consumer borrowing up $16.2 billion in September
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September, helped by the first gain in the category that covers credit cards in seven months.
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.
The Latest: Italy's daily record nears 38,000 virus cases
ROME – Italy registered a one-day record of nearly 38,000 coronavirus cases.
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.
Macron speaks with CEOs to promote investment in France
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has turned to international CEOs to promote France’s recovery plan aimed at saving jobs and pave the way for a greener, more competitive economy as the country is strug…
CVS Health picks Lynch to lead as CEO starting in February
CVS Health has chosen a veteran insurance executive as its new leader with the company shifting more toward helping customers stay healthy and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stocks take a breather, while yields rally on jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's best week since April is taking its first breather, and stocks are mixed on Friday following their big rally on enthusiasm about the upside of potential gridlock in Washington.
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 …
The Latest: Poland registers 27,100 new daily virus cases
WARSAW, Poland — Poland registered 27,100 new coronavirus cases and a record 445 deaths on Friday. It’s using a soccer stadium as a field hospital.
North Denmark in lockdown over mutated virus in mink farms
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than a quarter million Danes went into lockdown Friday in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur,…
Unemployment drops to 6.9% but US job growth slows again to 638,000 in face of surging pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment drops to 6.9% but US job growth slows again to 638,000 in face of surging pandemic.
Unemployment drops to 6.9% and US adds a solid 638,000 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market showed a surprising burst of strength in October, with employers adding 638,000 jobs and the unemployment rate tumbling to 6.9%. Still, the pace of hiring isn’t robust enough t…
Plans for LNG terminal at German port being reconsidered
BERLIN (AP) — A German company said Friday it is re-evaluating plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal in the North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven after failing to receive sufficient commitments from potential custom…
Stocks slip ahead of US jobs report, trimming earlier gains
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets turned lower on Friday ahead of a U.S. jobs report and amid protracted vote-counting following this week's American elections.
Marriott bounces back as activity in China surges
Marriott is reporting dramatic improvements in the third quarter as travel demand rebounded in China.