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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…
Mother of IS member loses bid to block UK evidence transfer
LONDON (AP) — The mother of a British man who is suspected in the beheadings of Westerners taken hostage by the Islamic State group lost a court challenge Tuesday to the British government’s decision to share evide…
UK's Johnson slams brakes on reopening as COVID cases surge
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson slammed the brakes Tuesday on the country’s return to offices and a normal social life, saying the U.K. was at a “perilous turning point” in its fight against coro…
In battleground states, Catholics are a pivotal swing vote
For decades, Roman Catholic voters have been a pivotal swing vote in U.S. presidential elections, with a majority backing the winner — whether Republican or Democrat — nearly every time.
Amid China's bumpy rise, Xi faces delicate moment at UN
TOKYO (AP) — The descriptions that China’s state media rolled out ahead of leader Xi Jinping’s speech Tuesday at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations were hardly unexpected.
Russia's FM laments sanctions at UN amid tension with West
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister complained about countries using sanctions to meddle in the domestic affairs of other nations, telling the U.N. General Assembly that such penalties hamper an effective world…
European stocks, US futures stabilize after steep sell-off
Stock markets recovered their poise on Tuesday, with European shares and Wall Street futures edging up after suffering steep losses the previous day.
Graham: GOP has votes to confirm Trump court pick by Nov. 3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have the votes to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick before the Nov. 3 presidential election, according to the Senate Judiciary chairman who will shepherd the nominati…
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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AP POLL-ECONOMY-VIEWS OF ECONOMY BY PARTY — Chart. This AP-NORC poll chart shows the number of Republican and Democratic respondents who believe the U.S. economy is “good." This chart is current as of Sept. 21, 202…
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AP POLL-ECONOMY-FUTURE OF ECONOMY — Chart. This AP digital embed shows the results from an AP-NORC poll asking on whether Americans expect the U.S. national economy to get better, get worse or stay the same in the …
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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AP POLL-ECONOMY-NATL ECON AND FINANCE — Chart. This AP digital embed shows the results from an AP-NORC poll conducted in the U.S. on attitudes towards the U.S. national economy and personal finances. This chart is …
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are investigating the death of an American author and journalist who died while traveling overnight from the Turkish Black Sea coastal city of Samsun to Istanbul, Turkey’s …
AP-NORC poll: Dim view of economy stable as election nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans view the nation’s economic situation as bleak, but a rising percentage also see signs of stability six weeks before Election Day — if not reasons for optimism.
The Latest: Graham says GOP now has votes to confirm justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the