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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
President Trump announces he and Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus after exposure to top aide
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump announces he and Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus after exposure to top aide.
President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent t…
US hiring likely slowed in September for 3rd straight month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A critical snapshot of the job market and the economy to be released Friday is expected to show a further slowdown in hiring as the nation's viral caseload creeps higher and as government financia…
The Latest: Pakistan shuts restaurants with no distancing
KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistan authorities have closed more than 100 restaurants and six wedding halls in the financial capital of Karachi over violations of social distancing rules amid a sudden increase in COVID-19…
California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres (1.6 million hectares) burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is al…
The Latest: Pences send prayers to Trumps after COVID news
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for the coronavirus (all times local):
Shares, oil prices sink after Trump tests positive for virus
U.S. stock futures and Asian shares fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Ethiopian migrants held in Saudi Arabia call it 'hellish'
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — From a filthy cell in Saudi Arabia, the Ethiopian migrant spoke on a smuggled phone, fearing to give his name. Some 300 countrymen are detained with him, he said. And no one knows when …
An Iraqi father confronts militia in search for missing son
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in southern Iraq.
In Iraq a father faces militia power as he seeks missing son
Associated Press (AP) — In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in southern Iraq.
Hong Kong murder suspect plans to turn himself in to Taiwan
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong murder suspect, whose case led the government to attempt to pass an extradition bill last year that sparked massive protests, is expected to return to Taiwan this month to answer the ch…
The Latest: WH doctor says Trump will continue with duties
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for the coronavirus (all times local):
Shares, oil prices sink after Trump tests positive for virus
U.S. stock futures and Asian shares fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
White House doctor: Trump to continue carrying out duties 'without disruption' after contracting coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House doctor: Trump to continue carrying out duties 'without disruption' after contracting coronavirus.
President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent t…