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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…
751,000 Americans seek jobless aid as layoffs remain elevated amid resurgence of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — 751,000 Americans seek jobless aid as layoffs remain elevated amid resurgence of virus.
US hiring likely slowed for a 4th month as virus resurges
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers may have slowed their hiring in October for a fourth straight month with confirmed viral cases reaching record levels and the loss of government aid deepening the hardships for many…
The Latest: China bans foreigners from 8 virus-hit countries
BEIJING — China has temporarily banned the entry of foreigners from at least eight countries as COVID-19 cases rise in Europe and elsewhere.
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.
DOJ sues to block Visa's $5.3 billion purchase of Plaid Inc.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Department of Justice sued payment processing giant Visa Inc. on Thursday to block the company's purchase of financial technology startup Plaid, calling it a monopolistic takeover of a po…
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…
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…
US hiring likely slowed for a 4th month as virus resurges
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers may have slowed their hiring in October for a fourth straight month with confirmed viral cases reaching record levels and the loss of government aid deepening the hardships for many…
Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street election gains
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street rose amid protracted vote-counting following this week's U.S. elections.
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.
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…
The Latest: Maryland gov. warns of big surge in virus cases
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan warned of a major surge in coronavirus cases and urged residents Thursday to wear masks to prevent the virus’s spread.
Uber's food delivery business outshines core rides service
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber's food delivery business brought in more money during the third quarter than its signature rides business, showing just how much consumer behavior has changed — and how far the company has adap…
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.
False claims of Wisconsin voter fraud rely on wrong numbers
Associated Press (AP) — Posts shared thousands of times on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are falsely claiming that the number of people who cast ballots in Wisconsin exceeds the number of registered voters in the…