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Local experts eye AI to help develop the future
MOSES LAKE — AI technology has been developing quickly over the last few years with multiple avenues and questions…
The Latest: India reports fewest virus deaths in 11 weeks
NEW DELHI — India has reported its lowest daily increase in coronavirus deaths in nearly three months.
A taste for travel? Finnair to sell plane food in shops
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing …
UK urged to conclude trade deal with EU to limit Brexit cost
LONDON (AP) — A leading international economic watchdog urged the British government to conclude a free trade agreement with the European Union in the coming days and weeks to support the recovery from the coronavi…
California heat wave prompts power shutdowns, fire danger
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More than 50,000 California utility customers were without power and others around the state were urged to conserve electricity Thursday amid a fall heat wave that brought another round of extr…
Pilgrim's Pride reaches plea deal on chicken price-fixing
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has reached a plea agreement with the U.S. government over charges of price-fixing in the chicken industry.
US wholesale prices up 0.4% in September as food costs surge
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices jumped 0.4% in September as food costs rose by the largest amount since May.
China's Xi promises changes to promote tech center Shenzhen
BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping on Wednesday promised new steps to promote development of China's biggest tech center, Shenzhen, amid a feud with Washington that has disrupted access to U.S. technology and is f…
Woman close to Vatican cardinal arrested in corruption probe
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s swirling corruption investigation has taken a mysterious new twist with the arrest on an international warrant of a Sardinian woman said to be close to one of the Holy See’s most p…
Germany searches premises of spyware maker FinFisher
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors said Wednesday that authorities have searched 15 premises linked to spyware maker FinFisher as part of a probe into allegations the Munich-based company broke export laws by selling…
The Latest: Australia prioritizes air service to 3 countries
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s prime minister said on Thursday his government was giving priority to reopening air services to Japan, Singapore and South Korea.
Bank profits remain resilient despite lingering pandemic
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) —
US regulators approve 1st treatment for Ebola virus
U.S. regulators Wednesday approved the first drug for the treatment of Ebola.
US Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Political groups fighting for control of the U.S. Senate have poured more than $118 million into the contest between Montana's Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock and Republican incumbent Steve Dai…
World Bank approves $12B to finance virus vaccines, care
The World Bank has approved $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy and distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments, aiming to support the vaccination of up to 1 billion people.
UK's COVID-19 strategy unraveling as regions choose own path
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new strategy for combating COVID-19 seemed to unravel Wednesday as regional leaders chose their own paths and the mayors of the cities facing the toughest restri…