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Dryer vent cleaning is important -- but often overlooked
MOSES LAKE — Not all the maintenance a house needs is visible. Sometimes a potential problem just goes unnoticed u…
Lawyer says Assange charged under broad, contentious US law
LONDON (AP) — An American constitutional law expert said Thursday that the United States indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under an “extraordinarily broad” spying law that has been used in the past for poli…
The Latest: NYC delays again start of in-person learning
NEW YORK — New York City has delayed again the planned start of in-person learning for most of the more than 1 million students in its public school system.
US sanctions 2 Lebanon-based firms, Hezbollah-linked person
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. Treasury on Thursday imposed sanctions on two Lebanon-based companies and a man described as an official with the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group
Petalo, not Charmin: Virus brings Mexican toilet paper to US
NEW YORK (AP) — Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Bank of England eyes sub-zero rates in face of virus, Brexit
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England indicated Thursday that it could cut interest rates below zero for the first time in its 326-year history as it tries to shore up a U.K. economic recovery that is facing the dual h…
Wall Street slumps as Big Tech once again leads decliners
Another slide in technology companies helped pull stocks lower on Wall Street Thursday, extending losses from the day before.
Correction: Virus Outbreak-Toilet Paper story
NEW YORK (AP) — In a story September 15, 2020, about Mexican toilet paper showing up in U.S. stores, The Associated Press erroneously reported where Essity is based. Essity is a Swedish company, not a Swiss company…
Syria blames US for harsh fuel crisis paralyzing the country
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s oil minister claimed the severe fuel crisis that has hit his country is the result of Western sanctions, and also allegedly because oil fields in eastern regions have fallen under control of A…
August US home building slides 5.1% after months of gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. housing construction fell a surprising 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains when home builders ramped up projects following a pandemic-induced shutdown in March and April.
Asia Today: India's gov't criticized over handling of virus
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported another record daily increase in coronavirus infections Thursday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government faced scathing opposition criticism in Parliament over its handling o…
Yes, stocks are pricey. But too expensive?
NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, stocks are expensive. Most everyone along Wall Street agrees on that following their amazing return to records despite the still-raging pandemic.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment aid fell to 860,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — Number of Americans filing for unemployment aid fell to 860,000.
US home construction falls 5.1% in August following string of gains after pandemic shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — US home construction falls 5.1% in August following string of gains after pandemic shutdown.
The Latest: WHO leader in Europe warns of virus spread again
GENEVA -- The European head for the World Health Organization is warning of “alarming rates of transmission” of the coronavirus in parts of the continent.
Outgoing US ambassador to China to help Republican campaigns
BEIJING (AP) — Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad said he will help Republicans campaigning in his native Iowa after returning home next month.