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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…
'Telegram revolution': App helps drive Belarus protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Every day, like clockwork, to-do lists for those protesting against Belarus' authoritarian leader appear in the popular Telegram messaging app. They lay out goals, give times and locations of rallies …
With Bannon arrest, 'Sovereign District' sends another salvo
NEW YORK (AP) — If the recent firing of the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan was intended to quell criminal investigations into President Donald Trump's close associates, as some have accused, federal prosecutor…
Report: Ship crash near Shanghai leaves 14 sailors missing
BEIJING (AP) — Fourteen sailors were missing Friday after two ships collided in the Yellow Sea east of Shanghai, Chinese authorities reported.
Turkey announces discovery of large natural gas reserve off its Black Sea coast
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey announces discovery of large natural gas reserve off its Black Sea coast.
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…