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After lengthy discussion, Royal City food truck ordinance approved
ROYAL CITY — After more than a year of discussion, Royal City has a revised ordinance governing food trucks. “T…
Thai court issues new arrest warrant for Red Bull scion
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — A Thai court issued a new arrest warrant on Tuesday for an heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune, a month after news of the dropping of a long-standing charge against him caused widespr…
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut more than 40,000 jobs, including 19,000 through furloughs and layoffs, in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
McDonald's internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO
An internal investigation by McDonald’s of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year.
Oil industry shuts platforms, rigs, refineries before storm
NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry braced Wednesday for catastrophic storm surges and winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path toward the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana.
Asia Today: SKorea orders doctors to stop strike amid crisis
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Health officials in South Korea ordered thousands of striking doctors to return to work as the country counted its 13th straight day of triple-digit jumps in coronavirus cases.
Environmental groups sue to block Alaska's Arctic drilling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Environmental groups filed lawsuits aimed at halting efforts by the Trump administration to open up wide swaths of Alaska’s Arctic to oil drilling.
The Latest: SKorea urges striking doctors to return to work
SEOUL, South Korea -- Health officials in South Korea called on thousands of striking doctors to return to work as the country counted its 13th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases.
Australia seeks more control over deals with foreign states
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government will have the power to cancel deals struck with foreign nations by lower levels of government if it decide they violate the national interest under laws it will …
The Latest: SKorea reports highest new virus total in months
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 441 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single-day total in months, as fears grow that lockdown-like restrictions are becoming inevitable as transmissions slip o…
US crackdown on nonessential border travel causes long waits
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Trump administration crackdown on nonessential travel coming from Mexico amid the coronavirus pandemic has created massive bottlenecks at the border, with drivers reporting waits of up to 10 hour…
Trolls flood social media in Pakistan amid virus lockdown
ISLAMABAD (AP) — It was a music video meant to depict a young bride’s joy: Actress Saba Qamar, in a flowing white wedding gown with a golden hem, was twirled by the singer playing her groom in front of the mosaics …
EU trade chief Hogan resigns over COVID rules controversy
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top trade official resigned late Wednesday after he became embroiled in a controversy over a recent trip home to Ireland and questionable adherence to COVID-19 rules.
New COVID-19 mandates on health care facilities get pushback
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening fines and funding cut-offs, the Trump administration on Tuesday issued new COVID-19 requirements for nursing homes and hospitals, prompting immediate pushback from beleaguered industri…
Orders for big-ticket US manufactured goods jumped 11.2%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped 11.2% in July, the third consecutive monthly gain.
Asia Today: Virus surge makes S. Korean lockdown more likely
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported 441 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, its highest single-day total in months, making lockdown-like restrictions look inevitable as transmissions slip out of co…