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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…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
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Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: Kentucky governor authorizes National Guard

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)

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
In Taylor case, limits of law overcome calls for justice

“Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” became a rallying cry this summer, emblazoned on T-shirts worn by celebrities and sports stars while protesters filled the streets demanding police accountability. In the…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Police order Breonna Taylor protesters to disperse

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:

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Restrictions may be loosened even further for John Hinckley

The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan may soon get the most freedom he's had since since the shooting outside a Washington hotel in 1981.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
US appeals court in Denver eyes American Samoa citizenship

DENVER (AP) — Whether people who live in territories controlled by the U.S. automatically become citizens under a constitutional amendment that secured citizenship for freed slaves was a major focus of arguments We…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Police declare unlawful assembly before Louisville curfew, say chemical agents may be used if protesters don't disperse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police declare unlawful assembly before Louisville curfew, say chemical agents may be used if protesters don't disperse.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Police officers not charged for killing Breonna Taylor

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fir…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Appeals court rejects rehearing in transgender bathroom case

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request for a full-court review of a ruling that a Virginia school board's transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: Interim president talks Bolivia's inner turmoil

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Prosecutor: Bar owner wanted to 'ambush' people stealing

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A white Nebraska bar owner who killed himself after being charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a Black man during May protests had been waiting to “ambush” people who were breaking into…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Officer charged in Breonna Taylor case but not for her death

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fir…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Missouri governor, opponent of mandatory masks, has COVID-19

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Wednesday.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Navy releases documents from Cold War loss of submarine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Navy began releasing documents from the investigation into the deadliest submarine disaster in U.S. history on Wednesday, but the Navy said the documents released under a court order don’…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has refused calls to expand mail-in voting in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, was sued Wednesday by prominent members of his own party who now want to ha…