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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…
Barrett tied to faith group ex-members say subjugates women
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court has close ties to a charismatic Christian religious group that holds men are divinely ordained as the "head” of the family and faith. Fo…
Fire out at collapsed Hard Rock Hotel site in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fire broke out Monday amid the wreckage of the Hard Rock Hotel construction project that partially collapsed last year in New Orleans and was put out by mid-afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Saudi Arabia arrests 10 with alleged ties to Iran's Guard
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Monday its security forces uncovered a “terrorist cell” with alleged ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and have detained 10 people in connection.
US adds popular Cuban debit card to restricted list
HAVANA (AP) — A debit card backed by remittances that recently became popular in Cuba because people can use it to buy home appliances, food and replacement parts has landed on the U.S. government’s restricted list.
5 questions heading into Trump and Biden's first debate
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, will meet on the debate stage for the first time Tuesday night in Cleveland. Millions of voters will get their first opportunity to c…
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Man killed in dispute over line at Michigan haunted house
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A dispute over cutting in line led to a fatal shooting outside a popular haunted house in southeastern Michigan, police said.
Salty lake, ponds may be gurgling beneath South Pole on Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A network of salty ponds may be gurgling beneath Mars’ South Pole alongside a large underground lake, raising the prospect of tiny, swimming Martian life.
Man gets 30 years in 2nd sentencing for beheading plot
BOSTON (AP) — A man convicted of leading a plot to behead blogger Pamela Geller on behalf of the Islamic State group will serve even longer behind bars after he was sentenced for a second time Monday and ordered to…
Woman pleads not guilty, denied bail over Trump ricin letter
BUFFALO (AP) — A woman charged with making threats against President Donald Trump by mailing a package containing ricin to the White House was ordered held without bail Monday by a judge in Buffalo who cited “a ver…
Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises
CLEVELAND (AP) — In an election year like no other, the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, could be a pivotal moment in a race that has remained stubbornly unchang…
The Latest: Chicago easing restrictions on bars, restaurants
CHICAGO — Restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus in Chicago’s restaurants and bars will ease slightly this week, letting more customers dine and drink indoors.
Mother charged in fatal stabbing of 5-year-old Chicago girl
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago woman charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of her 5-year-old daughter was ordered Monday to be held without bond after prosecutors gave chilling details provided by the ch…
Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case pleads not guilty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The lone Kentucky detective facing charges related to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor pleaded not guilty Monday.
Lone detective indicted by Kentucky grand jury in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor pleads not guilty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lone detective indicted by Kentucky grand jury in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor pleads not guilty.