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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…
Nebraska court overturns order releasing man from prison
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska prisoner who convinced a judge to throw out his first-degree murder conviction and order his release will remain behind bars after the state Supreme Court overturned that ruling on Fri…
White House again criticizes FBI director for voting remarks
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray was the target of White House criticism for the second time in a week Friday as Chief of Staff Mark Meadows chided him over remarks made a day earlier to Congress abo…
Virus cases rise in US heartland, home to anti-mask feelings
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — It began with devastation in the New York City area, followed by a summertime crisis in the Sun Belt. Now the coronavirus outbreak is heating up fast in smaller cities in the heartland, often i…
School, teen agree to end lawsuit over sexual assault note
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Cape Elizabeth School Department has agreed to remove any record of discipline against a student who posted a note about sexual assault in a bathroom last year, ending an almost yearlong …
Palestinian leader calls for new peace process in UN speech
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday called for an international conference early next year to launch a "genuine peace process” while criticizing the recent decision of two Arab countries …
Japan's new PM says stable Japan-China ties key to region
TOKYO (AP) — New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed in talks Friday to work closely together by holding high-level meetings including summits, but did not discuss…
Activist: Until police officers in Breonna Taylor's death are charged, protests will continue
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Activist: Until police officers in Breonna Taylor's death are charged, protests will continue.
The Latest: Activists: Protests over shooting won't stop
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Feds: Relax protections for woodpecker endangered since 1970
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The Latest: Not guilty plea for police shooting suspect
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Massachusetts attorney general charges 2 ex-leaders of veterans' home where at least 76 sickened by coronavirus died
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts attorney general charges 2 ex-leaders of veterans' home where at least 76 sickened by coronavirus died.
Mexico wants to pay US water debt, stay out of US election
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president called on politicians and angry farmers in northern Mexico Friday to allow the country to pay its water debt to the United States, noting he does not want Mexico to become an i…
The Latest: Attorney: Release grand jury transcripts in case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Breonna Taylor family attorney Ben Crump: Kentucky attorney general should release grand jury transcripts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Breonna Taylor family attorney Ben Crump: Kentucky attorney general should release grand jury transcripts.
Teen charged in Kenosha shootings fights extradition
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The 17-year-old charged in the shooting deaths of two protesters in Wisconsin is fighting his extradition from Illinois, but his attorneys didn't outline their strategy during a brief hearing …