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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…
The Latest: Italy allowing cruise ships to return next week
ROME — Cruise ships can resume operating in Italy starting Aug. 15.
As Trump digs in, will it be US versus China in tech?
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s bans on
Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean mo…
Big Nevada gold mine expansion on hold in face of opposition
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Facing fierce opposition from conservationists and tribal leaders on multiple fronts, Nevada’s largest mining company has suspended its proposed expansion of what would become one of the biggest g…
US hiring slows amid signs of longer-lasting economic damage
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring slowed in July as the coronavirus outbreak worsened, and the government’s jobs report offered signs Friday that the economic damage from the pandemic could last far longer than many ob…
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stock indexes on Wall Street closed mostly higher Friday, extending the S&P 500's win streak to a sixth day.
Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no new help for jobless
WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive collapsing Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money ended in disappointment on Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock wi…
S&P 500 ekes out 6th straight gain following jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s big rally let off the accelerator on Friday, despite a better-than-expected report on the U.S.
Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s deputy prime minister said Friday that the country plans to impose $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.69 billion) tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump saying the U.S. is re…
US consumer borrowing up in June after 3 months of declines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pandemic still has Americans easing off the plastic.
The Latest: Arizona has 1,400 new cases, adds 79 deaths
PHOENIX — Arizona health officials have reported more than 1,400 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 79 more deaths.
Employee in college admissions bribery case to plead guilty
BOSTON (AP) — A former employee of the consultant who authorities say ran a widespread college admissions bribery scheme that embroiled dozens of wealthy and famous parents has agreed to plead guilty, federal prose…
Q&A: What's up with Trump's orders on TikTok and WeChat?
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy an…
US consumers increased borrowing in June by 2.6% after big declines in prior months
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumers increased borrowing in June by 2.6% after big declines in prior months.
S&P 500 stalls as tech slides, threatens 5-day win streak
NEW YORK (AP) — A slide for technology stocks on Friday is helping to halt Wall Street's big rally from earlier this week, after President Donald Trump unveiled his