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Horizon employees give back to community
MOSES LAKE — The team at Horizon Credit Union took some time away from the office Tuesday to tackle a different li…
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit 3 million, with many millions more probably infected
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hit 3 million, with many millions more probably infected.
The Latest: Tokyo sees most new virus infections since April
TOKYO — The Japanese capital has confirmed more than 220 new coronavirus infections, exceeding its previous record.
Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends Hong Kongers' visas after security law imposed
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends Hong Kongers' visas after security law imposed.
Asia Today: India's cases jump, transmission rate increases
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported nearly 25,000 new coronavirus infections Thursday and its transmission rate is increasing for the first time since March.
Dakota pipeline still moving oil despite shutdown order
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The owner of the Dakota Access Pipeline continued to fill it with North Dakota crude oil on Wednesday and said it has no immediate plans to shut down the line, despite a federal judge’s order …
The Latest: China easing into reopening as local cases wane
BEIJING — China says it has nine new confirmed coronavirus cases, all of them brought from outside the country, and no new deaths.
Lawyer: TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint
The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travelers, the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.
Nevada regulators OK company buying Caesars Entertainment
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Reno-based Eldorado Resorts Inc. received the go-ahead Wednesday from Nevada casino regulators to buy Caesars Entertainment Corp. in a $17.3 billion deal creating a gambling giant owning or operati…
Correction: Virus Outbreak-Business Fallout story
In a story July 7, 2020, about business-related fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press erroneously reported Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is working on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The drug, REGN-…
United Airlines warns 36,000 workers they could be laid off
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees — nearly half its U.S. staff — they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Buffett makes annual donations worth $2.9B to 5 charities
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett has given away another $2.9 billion of his Berkshire Hathaway stock to five foundations as part of his plan to gradually give away his fortune.
Facebook takes down accounts tied to Roger Stone
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook on Wednesday said it has removed dozens of accounts linked to the hate group Proud Boys, to President Donald Trump’s longtime ally Roger Stone and to employees of Brazil’s president,…
Five takeaways from Facebook's civil rights audit
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Biogen, AMC Entertainment rise; Levi Strauss, Ascena fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:
Trump forgoes insults of past, calls Mexico cherished friend
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, who has denigrated Mexican migrants and threatened the U.S. ally with crippling tariffs, welcomed President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to the White House on Wednesday, cal…