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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…
The Latest: Florida has 4,300 new cases, 106 virus deaths
TALLAHASSEE, Fla — Florida recorded 4,300 new cases and 106 coronavirus deaths on Saturday.
New carbon-plate boots give speed boost at Champions League
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Designed after deconstructing track spikes, new lightweight soccer boots featuring carbon-fiber plates have been giving players a speedy edge at the Champions League finals.
The Latest: Germany reports 2,000 new cases of coronavirus
BERLIN -- Germany’s disease control reported 2,034 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, the first time the daily national increase has topped 2,000 since the end of April.
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…
The Latest: Czech Republic records biggest single-day jump
PRAGUE — The Czech Republic has recorded its biggest single-day jump in coronavirus cases.
US halts imports linked to Taiwan-based fishing vessel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Accounts of abusive conditions and forced labor have prompted the U.S. to halt imports from a Taiwan-based fishing vessel that reportedly has supplied the global tuna trading company that acquired…
Judge allows ex-Ohio House speaker more time to find lawyer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The former speaker of the Ohio House can take more time to find a permanent lawyer to defend him against a charge related to an alleged $60 million bribery scheme, a federal judge ruled Thursd…
US home sales soar 24.7% in July, breaking June record
WASHINGTON (AP) — US home sales soar 24.7% in July, breaking June record.
Asia Today: Seoul surge appears to spread around South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea added its most new virus cases in months on Friday, driven by a surge around the capital that appears to be spreading nationwide.
Longtime Amazon executive Jeff Wilke to retire next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon retail chief Jeff Wilke, who has helped Amazon transform itself from an online bookstore into a global colossus, is retiring early next year.
EU agrees to cut taxes on US lobsters in modest trade pact
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine lobsters should soon be returning to European pots under a modest trade agreement announced Friday.
Goodyear: Attire supporting police OK, but no political wear
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. said Thursday that it will allow employees to wear attire supporting law enforcement, though it will continue to ask them not to express support for any pol…
Apology at sentencing deepens mystery of Golden State Killer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Just before receiving multiple consecutive life sentences, Joseph James DeAngelo, the former California police officer who lived a double life as the murderous sociopath dubbed the Golden …
Asian shares track Wall Street gains amid vaccine hopes
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were higher Friday on hopes for development of a coronavirus vaccine, although worries remained about long-term economic damage from the pandemic.
The Latest: S Korea orders nationwide pandemic restrictions
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is banning large gatherings, shutting nightspots and churches and removing fans from professional sports nationwide in an attempt to slow a resurgence of coronavirus infections.