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Fuel prices slightly elevated this week
MOSES LAKE — After weeks of steady increases, fuel prices across Washington and the nation largely held steady thi…
Australia's 2nd largest city foils nation's pandemic success
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has been among the world’s most successful countries in containing its coronavirus outbreak — with one exception.
Asia Today: China's university exam begins after virus delay
BEIJING (AP) — Almost 11 million students began taking China's university entrance exam Tuesday after a delay as the country worked to bring down coronavirus infections.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux …
In Russia and Ukraine, no social distance on crowded beaches
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Tens of thousands of vacation-goers in Russia and Ukraine have descended on Black Sea beaches, paying little heed to public health measures despite the numbers of reported coronavirus cases rem…
The Latest: Air New Zealand puts hold on new flight bookings
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s national carrier has put a temporary hold on new bookings for flights into the country while the government tries to find enough quarantined hotel rooms for people returning …
Israeli airline El Al reaches bailout deal with government
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli airline El Al said Monday it had reached a bailout deal with the Israeli government that could lead to its nationalization after being crippled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Court overturns order to have GM, Fiat Chrysler chiefs meet
DETROIT (AP) — An appeals court on Monday said the CEOs of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler don't have to meet to settle a lawsuit between the two automakers.
Nevada court considering Wynn defamation claim against AP
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court was asked Monday to reinstate a defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press and an AP reporter based on a story about accounts to Las Vegas police from two women who al…
Activity in services sector shows record rebound in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — Activity in the U.S. services sector rebounded strongly last month, but those gains are now being threatened by the resurgence of coronavirus cases in many parts of the country.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Monday, reflecting investor optimism that the economy can continue its turnaround despite all the challenges ahead of it.
W.Va. governor's companies get millions in virus loans
Billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family businesses received at least $11.1 million from a federal rescue package meant to keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to data …
Thermo Fisher, Uber rise; Bellus, Dominion fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Monday:
Kanye West? The Girl Scouts? Hedge funds? All got PPP loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government's small business lending program has benefited millions of companies, with the goal of minimizing the number of layoffs Americans have suffered in the face of the coronavirus pandem…
Trading halted in Portugal energy firm amid corruption probe
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The Lisbon stock exchange suspended trading in Portugal’s national energy provider EDP and its international renewable energy division Monday after media reports said a magistrate had suspen…
Asia Today: Australian state's cases spike, borders to shut
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The hard-hit Australian state of Victoria recorded two deaths and its highest-ever daily increase in coronavirus cases on Monday as authorities prepare to close its border with New South…