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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…
Huawei, ZTE lose patent appeal cases at UK Supreme Court
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Supreme Court has dismissed two appeals by Chinese telecoms firms Huawei and ZTE over mobile data patent disputes.
Nordstrom's 2Q sales down 53% hurt by pandemic fallout
NEW YORK (AP) — Nordstrom Inc. on Tuesday reported a larger-than-expected loss and a 53% drop in sales for its fiscal second quarter, during which the pandemic forced the upscale department store chain to temporari…
Asian stocks mixed ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman for signs of more support to an economic recovery.
EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan resigns after controversy over observance of COVID-19 restrictions during holiday
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan resigns after controversy over observance of COVID-19 restrictions during holiday.
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 …