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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…
Suppliers reluctant to ship goods without credit insurance
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Fire on tanker off Sri Lanka under control, ship towed away
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The fire on a large oil tanker off Sri Lanka's coast has been brought under control but is still not extinguished, the navy said Saturday.
Insider Q&A: City First CEO on why Black-led banks matter
NEW YORK (AP) — Last month majority Black-owned banks City First Bank of Washington DC and Broadway Financial of Los Angeles said they would merge to create the U.S.’s largest minority deposit institution, or MDI.
They can dig it: New England clammers press through pandemic
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — For New England's vanishing commercial clam harvesters, the coronavirus pandemic represents only the most recent in a string of setbacks that have held down the centuries-old industry.
Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The official campaigning to head Japan's ruling party began Tuesday, with outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's longtime right-hand man now seen as a front-runner to succeed him and complete his unfinis…
Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother.
Samsung wins $6.6 billion contract from Verizon to create 5G
Samsung Electronics Co. will develop 5G network infrastructure for Verizon Communications under a $6.65 billion deal announced Monday.
Hopes fading for coronavirus deal as Congress returns
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least there won't be a government shutdown.
Asian markets mixed after Wall Street slides
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months.
COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospect of a vaccine to shield Americans from coronavirus infection emerged as a point of contention in the White House race as President Donald Trump accused Democrats of “disparaging” for p…
India now 2nd behind US in virus cases amid economic pain
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's increasing coronavirus caseload made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States on Monday, as its efforts to head off economic disaster from the pandemic …
Asia Today: India reports record 1,133 new virus deaths
NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Tuesday reported 1,133 deaths from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day total.
Nissan's Ghosn gone, American Kelly faces Japan trial alone
TOKYO (AP) — His boss Carlos Ghosn escaped financial misconduct charges by fleeing the country, but another former Nissan executive is still awaiting trial in Japan: Greg Kelly.
Asia Today: India surges to world's 2nd-worst virus caseload
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus cases surged to 4.2 million, the second-highest total in the world, on Monday as urban metro trains partially resume service in the capital New Delhi and other states.
Samsung wins $6.6 billion contract from Verizon to create 5G
Samsung Electronics Co. will develop 5G network infrastructure for Verizon Communications under a $6.65 billion deal announced Monday.