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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…
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks ended with meager gains on Wall Street Friday following another rocky day of sharp swings.
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UK inks trade deal with Japan just as EU talks sour
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. secured its first major post-Brexit trade deal on Friday after signing an agreement with Japan just as discussions with the European Union appeared to be teetering on the brink of collapse.
Hungary: Critical radio may lose license; watchdog concerned
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, the continent’s democracy watchdog, on Friday expressed her concerns about a decision by Hungarian media authorities not to renew…
Big airlines fight with smaller ones over airport rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are proposing allowing airlines to hold on to their valuable takeoff and landing slots at several big U.S. airports, even if they are not fully using their rights due to lower t…
Asian shares mixed after technology fall leads US stock fall
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
Assange court case to resume after COVID-19 false alarm
LONDON (AP) — The London court hearing on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition from Britain to the United States is set to resume after a COVID-19 test on one of the participating lawyers came back negati…
Appeals court hears Baltimore's aerial surveillance case
A panel of federal appeals court judges on Thursday appeared to have differing views on whether an aerial surveillance program in Baltimore should continue to be tested as a crime-fighting tool.
Virus spiking in eastern Europe; Hungary drafts 'war plan'
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases spiked Friday in parts of eastern Europe, with Hungary and the Czech Republic registering all-time daily highs. Signs of the pandemic's resurge…
Malaysia's ex-finance minister faces 2 fresh graft charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s former finance minister pleaded not guilty Friday to two new corruption charges, saying the legal moves against him were politically motivated ahead of impending elections.
The Latest: NYC teachers union will block school reopening
NEW YORK — The New York City teachers union warns it won’t let the nation’s largest school district reopen for in-person classes this month if the city doesn’t issue protective equipment, conduct testing and clean …
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose 3 cents to $37.33 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for November delivery dropped 23 cents to $39.83 a barrel.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
U.S. stocks gave up an early gain and moved steadily lower all day Thursday, erasing nearly all of a rally from a day earlier and extending their losses for the week.
US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 months of this budget year, the Treasury Department said Friday.
Japan ship operator to pay $9M over Mauritius oil spill
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that struck a coral reef and caused a widespread oil spill off the coast of Mauritius said Friday it will provide 1 billion yen ($9 million) to fund environmenta…