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Basin hospitals honored by state association
MOSES LAKE — Four local hospitals were awarded the Achievement of Quality Excellence by the Washington State Hospi…
The Latest: S. Korea eases restrictions as virus cases drop
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported its lowest daily virus tally in about a month as it began easing its tough social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area.
Nvidia to buy UK's Arm, sparking fears of chip dominance
LONDON (AP) — U.S. graphics chip maker Nvidia said it plans to buy U.K.-based Arm Holdings in a deal worth up to $40 billion, in a move that would create a global powerhouse in the industry.
Europe tests gateway for tracing apps to work across borders
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The Latest: India reports lowest coronavirus jump in a week
NEW DELHI — India has reported its lowest daily jump in new coronavirus infections in a week, logging another 83,809 infections in the past 24 hours.
Federal Reserve to meet after sharp changes to its outlook
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve policymakers will meet this week for the first time since they significantly revised the Fed's operating framework in ways that will likely keep short-term interest rates near zero…
Man who twice sold Trump-Maples ring pleads in diamond scam
DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Detroit jewelry buyer, auctioneer and appraiser who twice auctioned an engagement ring presented by Donald Trump to second wife Marla Maples has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a multi-mil…
The Latest: Nevada expects case uptick after Trump rallies
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada health officials say they expect to see an uptick in new coronavirus cases after President Donald Trump held rallies in the state over the weekend.
2 charges dismissed in trial over plant fire during Harvey
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge on Monday dismissed two of the charges a chemical manufacturer and one of its former executives were facing during an ongoing trial over a fire at the company’s suburban Houston plant during …
EPA sides with farmers on ethanol, rejects refinery waivers
Federal regulators on Monday handed a victory to corn farmers and the renewable fuels industry by refusing to allow a group of petroleum refiners in 14 states to forego requirements to blend ethanol into the gasoli…
The Latest: Quarantine ordered for Michigan State students
LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan county has ordered a two-week quarantine for 23 fraternities and sororities and seven large rental houses near Michigan State University following a coronavirus outbreak that a local hea…
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Wall Street ended solidly higher Monday following a burst of big corporate deals.
Scientific Games; Nvidia rise; Marathon Oil, Hologic fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Monday:
William Hill becomes official ESPN odds supplier
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The William Hill betting chain will become the official odds supplier for ESPN across all its platforms in a deal announced Monday that expands the bookmaker's reach online and on air.
Wall Street posts solid gains after surge in corporate deals
Wall Street kicked off the week with a broad rally Monday, clawing back much of the stock market's losses from last week.