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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…
Fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka extinguished after 3 days
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A fire on a large oil tanker drifting off Sri Lanka's coast was extinguished on Sunday after burning for three days, as a team of experts moved to salvage the vessel, the country's navy ch…
Journalists for US media face possible expulsion from China
BEIJING (AP) — China is delaying the renewal of press cards for at least five journalists working at four U.S. media outlets, an organization of foreign correspondents said Monday, making them vulnerable to expulsi…
The Latest: Australia OKs funding for two potential vaccines
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia announced on Monday it had struck supply and production agreements with pharmaceutical companies worth 1.7 billion Australian dollars ($1.2 billion) over two potential COVID-19 vacci…
The Latest: Florida reports its lowest new single-day cases
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida reported 1,838 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the lowest single-day number of new infections reported by state health officials since June 15.
The Latest: Nevada reports 390 new virus cases, 13 deaths
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada health officials on Saturday reported 390 additional COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, bringing the statewide totals to 71,102 confirmed cases and 1,388 deaths.
Germany ups pressure on Russia in Navalny poisoning probe
BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Sunday increased pressure on Russia over the poisoning of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, warning that a lack of support by Moscow in the investigation could “force” Germany t…
EU in warning to UK ahead of more post-Brexit trade talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned the British government on Monday that any attempt to renege on commitments made ahead of its departure from the bloc earlier this year would put at risk the hard-won peace …
'Be 4 You Go, See Elmo': Chicago tombstone maker endures
CHICAGO (AP) — Elmo's has been making tombstones on the South Side of Chicago for more than half a century, hand-carving grave markers for the bereaved families of everyone from local celebrities to victims of the …
German industrial production up for 3rd consecutive month
BERLIN (AP) — German industrial production increased for the third consecutive month in July, but the gain was relatively modest following bigger gains in the immediate aftermath of this spring's shutdowns, officia…
Asia Today: Melbourne lockdown to stay; 8 charged for rally
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The premier of Australia's Victoria state announced a slight easing of restrictions in Melbourne but the country's second-largest city will remain in lockdown until at least Oct. 26.
Australia leader expects 'sensible outcome' to news pay plan
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister said Monday that he expected a “sensible outcome” to his government’s plans to make digital platforms pay for journalism after Facebook threatened to block Aust…
Last 2 journalists working for Australian media leave China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The last two journalists working for Australian media in China have left the country after police demanded interviews with them and temporarily blocked their departures.
As virus cases drop, governors may gamble on bars. Again.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A guy walks into a bar, which still isn't allowed in Texas.
Hospital: Russia's Alexei Navalny out of coma, is responsive
BERLIN (AP) — Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's condition has improved, allowing doctors to take him out of an induced coma, the German hospital treating him said Monday.
China's export growth quickens in August, imports edge lower
BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in August while imports edged lower as the world’s second-largest economy extended its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.