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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…
Ethiopian region votes, defying federal government and PM
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — People voted Wednesday in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region in a local election defying the federal government and increasing political tensions in Africa's second most populous country.
7 killed at large-scale California marijuana operation
AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — An illegal marijuana growing operation where seven people were fatally shot in a small, rural Southern California town had the markings of organized crime, authorities said Tuesday.
'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Bulked-up, mutant “mighty mice” held onto their muscle during a monthlong stay at the International Space Station, returning to Earth with ripped bodybuilder physiques, scientists report…
Mexico diverted money from development to contain migration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Under pressure from the United States to reduce migration, the Mexican government diverted money from a fund intended to spur regional development to instead renovate immigration detention center…
Feltes claims victory but Volinsky not conceding primary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two Concord attorneys hoping to upgrade their Statehouse experience are competing in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, while Republican Gov. Chris Sununu easily defeated two longshots…
Fresh fires on oil tanker off Sri Lanka under control
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fresh fires that erupted on a large oil tanker drifting off Sri Lanka are under control again, the country's navy said Wednesday.
Gusty winds pose continued wildfire threats in California
SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged unchecked throughout California Wednesday, and gusty winds could drive flames into new ferocity, authorities warned.
Afghan Interior Ministry: Bomb that targeted the convoy of the vice president killed 10 people, wounded VP's bodyguards
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan Interior Ministry: Bomb that targeted the convoy of the vice president killed 10 people, wounded VP's bodyguards.
Israeli soldier's plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
JERUSALEM (AP) — Ahmad Manasra was traveling home from a wedding when he spotted a family in distress on the side of a West Bank road. Moments later, the 22-year-old Palestinian was fatally shot while another Pales…
With 7 dead, California pot ranch is tied to organized crime
AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — An illegal marijuana growing operation where seven people were fatally shot in a small, rural Southern California town had the markings of organized crime, authorities said Tuesday.
Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China
TOKYO (AP) — China's repression in Tibet, the status of the exiled Dalai Lama and its treatment of ethnic minorities spurred violent protests ahead of Beijing's 2008 Olympics.
Greece: Fire sweeps through refugee camp on virus lockdown
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major fire swept through a notoriously overcrowded refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos early Wednesday, burning through container housing and leaving thousands of people in need of em…
Mexico VW dealership apologizes over Nazi photos
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A VW dealership in Mexico City apologized Tuesday for a photo hanging in its offices that showed a VW bug at a Nazi rally and the automaker pledged to take unspecified “actions” in the case.
Iranian TV: British Iranian dual national faces new charge
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A British Iranian dual national held in Tehran in an internationally criticized espionage case faces a new charge, Iranian state television announced Tuesday, raising fears she could be forced t…
Trump and Biden run vastly different pandemic campaigns
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina caps outdoor gatherings at 50 people to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, but don't tell that to President Donald Trump. He basked in a largely maskless crowd of…