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Grant and Adams counties gas prices dip slightly as state, national averages rise
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices in Grant and Adams counties slipped slightly over the last week, even as Washington and na…
US home sales jump 20.7% in rebound from 3-month slump, but shortage of properties for sale could hinder further gains
BALTIMORE (AP) — US home sales jump 20.7% in rebound from 3-month slump, but shortage of properties for sale could hinder further gains.
Stock gains are checked as US-China tensions escalate again
Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street in midday trading Wednesday, adding to the market's recent gains, as investors size up a mix of company earnings reports.
UK to open citizenship path to Hong Kongers from January
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government announced Wednesday that it will open a new special pathway to obtaining U.K. citizenship for up to 3 million eligible Hong Kongers as of January, taking another step toward solid…
Feds agree to buy 100 M doses of potential Pfizer vaccine
The U.S. will pay nearly $2 billion for 100 million doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech.
P&G extends Olympic sponsorship, focusing on equality drive
LONDON (AP) — Procter & Gamble will use its Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship to campaign for racial equality after extending its backing of the games through 2028.
EU Parliament chief deplores cuts in key budget programs
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament's president criticized Wednesday the cuts to key programs that the EU's 27 leaders approved in the bloc's long-term budget at a marathon summit this week.
US signs contract with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion for a December delivery of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine the pharmaceutical company is developing, Health and Human Services Se…
New Yorkers ditching city for elbow room fuel housing boom
If the outbreak roars back in New York City, Anil and Joyce Lilly will not be sheltering again in their Bronx apartment. They just bought a house an hour north in the Hudson Valley.
Why you might not want to zero out every credit card
In general, using as little of your credit card limits as possible is better for your score. So logic would suggest that paying off your credit cards early so that a zero balance is reported to the credit bureaus w…
Edmunds: Top 5 upcoming vehicles to be excited about
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way automakers debut their vehicles. Large auto shows have been canceled, and many planned vehicle debuts have been delayed.
Turkey rejects Greece accusation of Mediterranean violation
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Wednesday rejected claims by Greece that its oil-and-gas research vessels were encroaching on Greek waters in the eastern Mediterranean and said it would continue to defend its legit…
Turkey rejects Greece accusation of East Med violation
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Wednesday rejected claims by Greece that its oil-and-gas research vessels were encroaching on Greek waters in the eastern Mediterranean and said it would continue to defend its legit…
$520 million settlement approved in Santee Cooper lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina state judge on Monday approved a $520 million settlement in a customer class action lawsuit against state-owned utility Santee Cooper over increased rates for a failed nuclear…
Senate panel approves Trump's controversial Fed nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday approved President Donald Trump's choice of Judy Shelton for the Federal Reserve board of governors on a party-line vote, overcoming widespread questions ab…
Twitter says it's cracking down on QAnon conspiracy theory
HONG KONG (AP) — Twitter says it is cracking down on accounts and content related to QAnon, the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory popular among supporters of President Donald Trump.