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Updated 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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, 8 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, 8 months ago
The Latest: Some in GOP fear Trump 'overconfident' on debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Lawsuit: Private jail company caused Texas woman's death

DALLAS (AP) — The family of a woman who died after being held in an East Texas jail last year filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the company that runs the facility, claiming its staff neglected her care and ignored …

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
US stocks tick up after Federal Reserve’s rate decision

Stocks moved broadly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled its decision to leave interest rates unchanged at nearly zero. The central bank also issued a slightly less dire outlook…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Several boats sunk at Florida pier as Sally hits

Here are the latest developments on tropical weather:

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
US--Western Wildfires, ADVISORY

Here are plans for coverage of Western Wildfires. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. All times are Eastern.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Britain reports nearly 4,000 new virus cases

LONDON -- The U.K. has recorded nearly 4,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time since May amid mounting concerns the country is on the verge of a second wave.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
In `law and order' debate, data can be molded to suit moment

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump points to spiking crime and delivers stark statistics on murders and shootings as part of his “law and order” campaign emphasis that suggests cities are overrun with vio…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Mayors vow to launch guaranteed income programs across US

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A growing number of mayors across the country support giving cash to low-income families with no restrictions on how they can spend it — part of a growing movement to establish a guarantee…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The end of the line is watery for reef-to-be rail cars

WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — Barges dumped old rail cars into the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday as part of New York's efforts to build artificial reefs that attract fish and divers.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Rochester cops clear Daniel Prude protesters from city hall

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Rochester police dispersed demonstrators from in front of City Hall on Wednesday morning as protests over the suffocation death of Daniel Prude continued.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Trump team says Dems eroding trust in vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Federal Reserve adjusts inflation target, rate unchanged

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve adjusted its inflation target to seek price increases above 2% annually, a move that will likely keep interest rates low for years to come.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Federal judge awards $440,000 in forced catheterization suit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has approved legal settlements totaling $440,000 for people in South Dakota who were subjected to forced catheterizations to check for drug use.