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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…
Pompeo urges diplomacy in standoff over Mediterranean gas
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday called for a diplomatic solution to the confrontation between Greece and Turkey over energy reserves in east Mediterranean waters, saying ongoi…
New Orleans under hurricane watch from Tropical Storm Sally
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Sally formed Saturday off south Florida amid forecasts it would grow into a hurricane capable of striking the U.S. Gulf Coast in coming days with high winds and a life-thr…
Worker falls several stories in 2nd collapse at Atlanta site
ATLANTA (AP) — A concrete slab at a parking deck under construction in Atlanta collapsed Saturday — the second collapse at the site in as many days — sending a worker trying to shore up the structure plunging sever…
Greece to buy new planes, frigates amid Turkey tensions
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister outlined plans Saturday to upgrade the country's defense capabilities, including purchasing new fighter planes, frigates, helicopters and weapons systems amid heightene…
Thousands of Israelis protest outside Netanyahu’s residence
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official residence in central Jerusalem late Saturday, demanding he resign over his trial on corruption charges and wh…
The Latest: Michigan St Univ wants students to quarantine
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Health officials are strongly recommending Michigan State University students living on or near the school’s East Lansing campus self-quarantine because of an outbreak of the coronavirus.
Vatican urges return to in-person Mass as soon as possible
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican said Saturday it was “necessary and urgent” to return to in-person Masses as soon as anti-coronavirus measures permit.
Family of late NH man held in Lebanon starts foundation
DOVER, N.H. (AP) — The family of an American man who was jailed for months in Lebanon over decadesold murder and torture charges that he always denied has started a foundation in his name to help families of Americ…
Harshmallow: Virus prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Peeps treats are going on hiatus for several months — another consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest: Trump to visit California for wildfire briefing
The Latest on wildfires in the U.S. West (all times local):
US says Libyan commander agrees to lift oil blockade
CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Libya said Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter agreed to reopen key oil fields and terminals no later than Saturday, a move that could advance talks between the country's warring sides …
Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Sally off Florida
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical depression moving across the Gulf of Mexico has strengthened into Tropical Storm Sally and is threatening Florida with heavy rain, weather forecasters said Saturday.
Vermont NAACP leader moving, says harassment too much
WALLINGFORD, Vt. (AP) — The leader of a Vermont branch of the NAACP is selling her home over what she describes as months of racially motivated harassment targeting her and her children.
Correction: Marijuana Killings-California story
AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — In a story September 8, 2020, about a fatal shooting at an illegal marijuana growing operation, The Associated Press erroneously reported the last name of a real-estate broker. The correct na…
Tropical Storm Sally forms off coast of Florida, set to bring heavy rain to Florida Keys
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Sally forms off coast of Florida, set to bring heavy rain to Florida Keys.