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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…
Fire at oil storage facility kills 2 in Pakistan's port city
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A massive fire broke out Thursday at the main oil storage facility on the outskirts of the Pakistani port city of Karachi, at a terminal used by a local subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell.…
EU unveils plan to secure raw materials, cut dependency
BRUSSELS (AP) — Worried by an increasing dependency on the raw materials used to make smart phones, televisions and energy-saving lights, the European Union on Thursday launched a new strategy to secure access to r…
The Latest: WHO panel to offer report on virus next year
LONDON — An independent panel appointed by the World Health Organization to review its coordination of the response to the coronavirus pandemic says it will have full access to any internal U.N. agency documents, m…
A new $300 federal jobless benefit? Not likely for some
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Down to a weekly unemployment check of $96, Fakisha Fenderson brushed aside her doctor's advice last month and began looking for a job.
Hearing set for ex-Ohio House speaker in bribery scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The former speaker of the Ohio House was expected to plead not guilty Thursday to a federal corruption charge tied to an alleged $60 million bribery scheme.
Technology stocks stumble, leading rest of the market lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a tumble on Wall Street Thursday, giving back some of their spectacular gains over the past several months and dragging the rest of the market down with them.
Stocks lower as technology falters; more economic concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were heading lower in early trading Thursday after setting records over the past several days. Technology stocks, which have been the biggest driver of this year's rally, pulled back the most…
Services sector growth slows in August but still positive
WASHINGTON (AP) — Growth in the U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, slowed in August after big rebounds in June and July, indicating lingering problems stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia: Germany has provided no proof of Navalny poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin's spokesman brushed off allegations Thursday that the Kremlin was involved in poisoning the Russian leader's most determined critic, accusing Germany of not providing Moscow w…
Economic recovery stalls as consumers signal caution
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. economy's economic engine may be running out of fuel.
Wrangler introduces Jeep's first electric-powered vehicle
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler's Jeep brand is starting to offer gas-electric hybrid and eventually full electric powertrains across its lineup.
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles for leaks that can cause fires
DETROIT (AP) — Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires.
US trade deficit surges 18.9% in July to $63.6 billion, highest amount in 12 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — US trade deficit surges 18.9% in July to $63.6 billion, highest amount in 12 years.
Swiss region to take cryptocurrency for tax payments in 2021
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss region that has billed itself as a hub for high-tech finance said Thursday that it plans to accept cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether for tax payments starting next year.
Jobless claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week, a sign of possible improvement but evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many busine…