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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…
Chicago Police post looting videos to identify suspects
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police started giving people another look Wednesday at the looting that happened downtown and around the city this week and are hoping they will recognize suspects and provide their names and…
US consumer prices rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices jumped 0.6% in July as gasoline prices continued to rise.
Asia Today: Australia outbreak slows, New Zealand cases grow
SYDNEY (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak centered in Australia's second-largest city showed a decline in new infections Thursday, though the state's leader urged continued vigilance.
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'Kicked in the teeth': Devastation mounts from Midwest storm
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The impact of a wind storm that tore through the Midwest continued to grow Wednesday, as widespread power outages kept businesses closed, limited communication, spoiled food and caused long l…
Turkish ship starts energy search; Greece issues warnings
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish research vessel has begun surveying for energy resources in contested areas of the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s energy minister said Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between NA…
6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election
Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs called Wednesday for a “reset” at the agency after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by former EPA s…
In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party
For the first time, Airbnb is taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties.
Tesla, Liberty Global rise; Red Robin, OneSpan fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Wednesday.
Boston Fed chief: States' rush to reopen slowed US recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top official at the Federal Reserve
US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
EU slaps duties on Cambodia exports over rights concerns
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday began to reimpose customs duties on certain exports from Cambodia in response to what it said are concerns about the Southeast Asian country’s human rights record.
China's deadly summer floods have caused $25B in damage
BEIJING (AP) — Summer floods in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing and caused $25 billion in direct damage, an emergency management official said Thursday.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 43 cents to settle at $42.24 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for October delivery fell 47 cents to $44.96 a barrel.
Hungary to buy air defense missiles from US for $1 billion
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary signed a declaration of intent Wednesday to purchase air defense missiles from the United States for around $1 billion.