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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…
As virus rises in the Dakotas, freedom argument trumps masks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are growing faster than anywhere else in the nation, fueling impassioned debates over masks, personal responsibility and freedom after months in which …
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Brazil Indigenous group celebrates 6 months without COVID-19
ALTO RIO GUAMA INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil (AP) — A group of Tembé men armed with bows and shotguns arrived on motorcycles at the wooden gate blocking access to their villages in Brazil’s Amazon. One of them remov…
The Latest: Texas reports nearly 3,500 new virus cases
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 3,488 new coronavirus cases Friday and 144 deaths.
Pro-reform Iranian religious leader dies aged 83
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency on Saturday reported that a pro-reform religious leader, who sided with an opposition presidential candidate during the turmoil following the controversial 2009…
Mali talks on post-coup transition government wrapping up
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Days of consultations to map out Mali’s transition to a civilian government will conclude Saturday, though transition leaders won't be decided upon until next week.
The Latest: Illinois reports more than 2,000 new virus cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 2,145 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 32 confirmed deaths.
Iran's currency hits new record low against the dollar
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency on Saturday dropped to its lowest value ever against the dollar, and has seen its value fall by 30% since June amid severe U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran.
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Historic Afghan peace talks fraught with uncertainty
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Historic negotiations between the Taliban and Afghanistan’s political leadership
The Latest: Hungary sees another record number of new cases
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary has registered another record number of people newly infected with the coronavirus, with 916 new cases.
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Germany: Bus comes off highway, some passengers injured
BERLIN (AP) — A bus traveling from Prague to Hamburg came off a highway in northern Germany early Saturday and ended up lying on its right side, leaving three passengers seriously injured, police said.