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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…
Belarus leader blames US for chaos, vows to end protests
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Authorities in Belarus detained a leader of striking factory workers and threatened demonstrators with criminal charges Friday in a bid to stop the massive post-election protests challenging t…
3 large corrals approved for western US wild horse roundups
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The federal Bureau of Land Management has approved construction of three new corrals to hold more than 8,000 wild horses captured on federal rangeland to accelerate horse roundups slowed by a lack…
Ohio Republicans try to regroup in crucial state for Trump
CINCINNATI (AP) — Complications pummeled Ohio Republicans this week as they sought to put up a united front headed into the GOP's national convention.
AP EXCLUSIVE: US faces back-to-school laptop shortage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment need…
Cyprus denies new allegations in "golden passport" scheme
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus on Sunday denied fresh allegations that it was granting citizenship to foreigners accused of crimes in exchange for millions in investments, insisting that all those who received a pas…
This Week: Consumer confidence, GDP, consumer spending
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Asia Today: S. Korea imposes strict measures to stem spread
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is banning large gatherings, closing beaches, shutting nightspots and churches and removing fans from professional sports in strict new measures announced Saturday as it battle…
Insider Q&A: More oil and gas bankruptcies coming
NEW YORK (AP) — Bankruptcies in the U.S. oil patch are on the rise after the global pandemic decimated demand. But shale companies were struggling before COVID hit, loading up on debt before prices came crashing do…
Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic
Thousands of oil and gas operations, government facilities and other sites have won permission to stop monitoring for hazardous emissions or otherwise bypass rules intended to protect health and the environment bec…
Average US gas price remains steady at $2.25 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline held steady over the past two weeks at $2.25 per gallon.
David Pecker out as CEO of National Enquirer parent company
NEW YORK (AP) — David Pecker is stepping down as CEO of the National Enquirer's parent, ending a reign that saw the company entangled in a campaign-finance scandal that sent President Donald Trump's personal lawyer…
Production workers in Maine agree to new contract, end monthslong strike at 1 of US Navy’s biggest shipbuilders
BATH, Maine (AP) — Production workers in Maine agree to new contract, end monthslong strike at 1 of US Navy’s biggest shipbuilders.
New Austrian coronavirus measures snarl traffic at border
BERLIN (AP) — Traffic was backed up for as much as 12 hours on Austria's southern border after new coronavirus safety measures were imposed on all travelers entering the country, authorities said Sunday.
S&P 500 ticks higher to record, powered again by tech stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.
This Week: Consumer confidence, GDP, consumer spending
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: