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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…
Mnuchin says Trump still wants virus deal with Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressed by Democrats to quickly negotiate a new coronavirus relief package, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the administration remains willing to work on a bipartisan agreement to h…
Australia's economy takes sharpest dive since the 1930s
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s economy suffered its sharpest economic contraction since the Great Depression due to the pandemic, with data released Wednesday confirming the country is in its first recessio…
Asian shares mixed after US rally, positive data
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after another U.S. rally spurred by positive economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
Black former franchisees sue McDonald's for discrimination
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white f…
Colorado attorney general wants Frontier refund probe
Colorado’s attorney general asked the U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday to investigate complaints that Frontier Airlines failed to refund the cost of flights cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak…
Apple, Google build virus-tracing tech directly into phones
Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary technology directly into phone softwar…
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Chamber of Commerce backs freshmen House Dems, marking shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has decided to endorse 23 freshmen House Democrats in
Swiss authority opens case against Credit Suisse over spying
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's financial market oversight body said Wednesday that it has opened “enforcement proceedings” against Credit Suisse in the wake of a spying scandal that has marred the image of the bank.
US factories expand faster in August; orders, production up, but hiring shrinks
WASHINGTON (AP) — US factories expand faster in August; orders, production up, but hiring shrinks.
US construction spending increases tiny 0.1% in July after string of losses related to pandemic shutdowns
WASHINGTONU (AP) — US construction spending increases tiny 0.1% in July after string of losses related to pandemic shutdowns.
Federal appeals court blocks release of President Donald Trump's tax records to Manhattan DA while appeal is heard
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal appeals court blocks release of President Donald Trump's tax records to Manhattan DA while appeal is heard.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell $1.25 to $41.51 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude oil for November delivery dropped $1.15 to $44.43 a barrel.
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Survey: US factories grow in August for third straight month
WASHINGTON (AP) — American factories expanded last month at the fastest pace since late 2018, continuing a rebound from the coronavirus recession.