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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's wine country residents face fire fatigue
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Will Abrams and his family packed their pickup truck with laptops, clothes, sleeping bags and a tent and quickly left their rental home in California's wine country after seeing flames on a hill…
The Latest: New Zealand representative gives live UN speech
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
Orthodox Jewish areas in NYC may see city-issued mask fines
NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by a spike in coronavirus infections in a few Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods, New York City officials will start issuing fines in those areas to people who refuse to wear masks, Mayor Bill de…
Former ComEd vice president pleads guilty in bribery scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — A former ComEd vice president pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in what prosecutors say was a long-running bribery conspiracy in which the energy utility sought legislative support from one of Illin…
Hezbollah leaders tell French president to change approach
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of the militant Hezbollah group said Tuesday they still welcome the French initiative to help Lebanon out of its crisis, but said Paris has to change its approach in dealing with local fact…
Video shows attack on LA officer inside police station
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A graphic security video of an attack on a
Giant pumpkins smash Utah state record at weigh-off in Lehi
LEHI, Utah (AP) — The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers group has recorded eight pumpkins from the state this year that weighed more than 1,000 pounds (455 kilograms), setting a state record.
The Latest: Myanmar says militants hampering Rohingya return
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times local):
The Latest: NYC to fine people without masks in some areas
NEW YORK — Alarmed by a spike in coronavirus infections in a few Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods, New York City officials will start issuing fines in those areas to people who refuse to wear masks, Mayor Bill de Blas…
Israelis jam Jerusalem streets over bill to curb protests
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Israeli motorists protested in Jerusalem on Tuesday against a proposed measure to curtail public demonstrations during the current nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Orthodox Jewish areas in NYC may get virus-related fines
NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by a spike in coronavirus infections in a few Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods, New York City officials will start issuing fines in those areas to people who refuse to wear masks, Mayor Bill de…
The Latest: Connecticut getting 1 million rapid virus tests
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the state expects to receive about 1 million new rapid coronavirus tests from the federal government to help keep schools open.
Lawsuit: Kansas woman posed no danger when deputy killed her
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas woman who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy after refusing to pull over was unarmed and posed no danger to him or the public, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Titans have NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak: 8 positive tests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first COVID-19…
Crowds out, masks in: Debating in the age of the coronavirus
CLEVELAND (AP) — Crowds and pageantry are out. COVID-19 tests and masks are in.