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Updated 3 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
'Tragedy': St. Louis officer dies after being shot by gunman

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis police officer who was a “hero” to his family died Sunday after being shot in the head by a barricaded gunman on the city's south side, authorities said.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Huawei quits oldest sports sponsorship deal after 9 years

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced on Monday it is ending its oldest major sporting sponsorship deal in the world when it ends its contract with Australian rugby league team Canberra …

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Asia Today: Australia records its deadliest day of pandemic

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic Monday as the government urged hot spot Victoria state to announce its plans to lift a lockdown on the country's second-largest city.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
St. Louis police say 29-year-old officer dies after being shot while responding to a shooting on city's south side.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police say 29-year-old officer dies after being shot while responding to a shooting on city's south side.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
St. Louis officer dies after being shot in head by gunman

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side died Sunday, authorities said.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Nearly 500K register for free tests in Hong Kong

HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities say nearly half a million people have registered for a free universal coronavirus testing program that is due to begin Tuesday.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: South Korea sees 248 new cases as virus spikes

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has counted its 18th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases as its health minister warned about an increase in transmissions gone untraced, and infections amo…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Athletes sign letter of solidarity with Invest In Us

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 40 professional athletes signed a letter in solidarity with the Invest In Us coalition, demanding accountability for the Wisconsin police officer who shot Jacob Blake.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Protester killed in Portland as mayor, Trump trade blame

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Victoria, Australia records 41 new virus deaths

MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria on Monday recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic as the Australian government urged the hot spot state to announce plans to lift lockdown restrictions.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
North Macedonia government wins confidence vote

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s parliament approved a new left-wing coalition government late on Sunday.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
'Fanning the flames': Dems accuse Trump of stoking violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of trying to inflame racial tensions and incite violence to benefit his campaign as he praised supporters who clashed with protesters in Portland…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Montenegro opposition claims election victory in tight vote

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro's pro-Serb and Russian opposition groups claimed victory against the ruling pro-Western party in a tense parliamentary election that could see a change in the course of the s…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Utah State University to test 300 students

LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University plans to test nearly 300 students for COVID-19 after wastewater samples from four dormitories showed elevated levels of the coronavirus, school officials said Sunday. The 287 stu…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Protester killed in Portland as mayor, Trump trade blame