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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…
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…
European economic rebound slows as virus cases rise
LONDON (AP) — The European economy's rebound from the coronavirus recession appears to have slowed in August as a resurgence in new confirmed contagions across the region makes businesses, shoppers and travelers mo…
Philippines protests Chinese fishing seizures, air warnings
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government filed a diplomatic protest after Chinese forces seized fishing equipment set up by Filipinos in a disputed shoal in their latest territorial spat in the South Ch…
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.
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.