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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
Palestinians arrest supporters of Abbas rival close to UAE

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian security forces have detained dozens of supporters of a rival to President Mahmoud Abbas who is based in the United Arab Emirates, his political group said Monday.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: Graham says SCOTUS hearing will help him win

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Election 2020, ADVISORY

Here are today’s plans for coverage of Election 2020. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Family of BBQ cook shot by National Guard files civil suit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The family of a barbecue cook who was shot to death by a National Guard member during tense Louisville protests has filed a wrongful death suit against Louisville police officers and guard me…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
AP News Digest 2 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Judge dismisses Trump challenge to Nevada mail voting law

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from President Donald Trump's reelection campaign challenging Nevada's new vote-by-mail law, saying the campaign failed to show how it could be harmed by the…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Red Cross on Monday announced the opening of a new field hospital in southern Yemen specifically to treat coronavirus patients, as the virus continues to spread largely unchecked in t…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Vision 2020: Does the federal gov't have a role in the vote?

WASHINGTON (AP) — What is the role of the federal government in elections?

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Supreme Court-Ginsburg, ADVISORY

Here are the AP's coverage plans on the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Supreme Court vacancy. Find the latest coverage

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Trump to make court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court by week’s end, before Justice

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge

LONDON (AP) — As the U.S. closed in on 200,000 coronavirus deaths Monday, the crisis deteriorated across Europe, with Britain working to draw up new restrictions, Spain clamping down again in Madrid and the Czech R…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
S&P 500 sinks more than 2% as markets tumble worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Monday, joining a global tumble for markets as the S&P 500 sinks more than 2%.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Barr announces $100M more to combat human trafficking

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr says the federal government is awarding more than $100 million in grants to target human trafficking.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Mali's junta leader to be veep in transition government

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The head of Mali’s military junta said Monday he will serve as the vice president in a transitional government that is supposed to bring about a return to democracy more than a month after a cou…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
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