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Guest workers and beyond: The Bracero Program
The Bracero Program was an agreement with Mexico, originally crafted during World War II to ease labor shortages i…
Newly retired state patrol lieutenant Kurt Adkinson pauses to reflect on 25-year career
MOSES LAKE — Kurt Adkinson was surrounded by friends and family as he signed off for the final time with the Washington State Patrol on Friday after 25 years o…
Local fathers ponder what makes a good dad
MOSES LAKE — It’s been said that 90 percent of success is just showing up. That may well be true of fatherhood. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than …
Calls for Romania's president to reject gender studies ban
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Dozens of protesters gathered Thursday in Romania's capital to express their opposition to a law banning the teaching of gender studies in the country’s schools and universities.
Rashford 1, Johnson 0: Soccer star wins U-turn on free meals
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an abrupt about-face Tuesday and agreed to keep funding meals for poor students over the summer holidays after young soccer star Marcus Rashford demanded that…
Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and …
Curtains for Camelot: Last Kennedy sibling's death ends era
BOSTON (AP) — Camelot's inner circle is just about gone — though its spirit, some say, is very much alive.
Is it safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway?
Is it safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway?
Italy survey finds irritability, anxiety in locked-down kids
ROME (AP) — A survey conducted in Italy on the psychological impact of coronavirus lockdowns on children has quantified what many parents observed during weeks cooped up at home: kids were more irritable, had troub…
Edmunds: Shoppers should think twice about long-term loans
Car buyers have collectively blown past the stop sign of the old 48-month “golden rule” for car loans. In fact, 72- and 84-month loans are now more common than ever, propelled by rising vehicle prices and the reeme…
Donations to fight virus, injustice could sustain charities
SEATTLE (AP) — A recession is expected to curtail Americans' generosity following a record year for charitable donations, but the recent wave of money dedicated to fighting the coronavirus and racial inequality in …
AP Explains: Juneteenth marks day last enslaved people freed
Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved African Americans learned they were free 155 years ago. Now, with support growing for the
Don't fall for COVID-19 student loan relief scams
Student loan borrowers were targets for scams before the coronavirus pandemic hit. The longer people struggle, the more desperate they become, and that’s when scammers and fraudsters thrive.
Millennial Money: Unlock savings with credit card benefits
A few days after buying a sweater at Macy’s, Erin Chisman returned to get the same one in a different color, only to realize it was 50% off. Upon seeing the new price tag, the Wisconsin-based business owner was det…
Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII
PARIS (AP) — Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark’s longest closure since World War II.
What are the potential long-term effects of having COVID-19?
What are the potential long-term effects of having COVID-19?