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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…
California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 30 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire se…
Statement from Trump's doctor on president's virus diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Text of a statement from Sean Conley, physician to the president:
AP Week in Pictures, North America
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2020
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.
The Latest: Travel reopens between Australia, New Zealand
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia and New Zealand have announced a partial opening of their borders to international travel between the neighboring countries.
Why Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion.
Mexican workers send home huge amounts of money amid virus
PHOENIX (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic stopped work for nearly a month at the California farm where Luis earns $80 a day picking tomatoes, but that didn't stop him from sending $800 to family in Mexico.
India's contracting economy rebooting from coronavirus blow
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of distressed Indian manufacturers and traders are counting on the eagerly-awaited October-December festive season to rescue them from their coronavirus catastrophe.
Guatemala vows to detain, return new migrant caravan
MORALES, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemala vowed to detain and return members of a new caravan of about 2,000 migrants that set out from neighboring Honduras in hopes of reaching the United States, saying they represent a…
One Chicago community endures virus, violence and turmoil
CHICAGO (AP) — In harrowing moments, in the sobs of grieving mourners and the wail of incessant sirens, the crises of 2020 have played out painfully within a single Chicago community:
Melania Trump praises care at detention centers in tape
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump expressed support for the care that migrant children separated from their families received in U.S. detention centers, suggesting the facilities were better than what they…
Breonna Taylor grand jury recording slated to be released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An audio recording of grand jury proceedings that ended with no criminal charges against police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor was slated to be released Friday.
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 deceleration in hiring as the nation's viral caseload creeps higher and as government fina…
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
SEPT. 25-OCT. 1, 2020
Hong Kong police arrest 86 for protesting on China holiday
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police arrested at least 86 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered on the streets of a popular shopping district and other area…