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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…
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Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer
Protest in Mauritius over oil spill, dozens of dead dolphins
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Honking and drumming, thousands of people protested Saturday in the capital of Mauritius over the government’s handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery o…
Riots in Sweden after Quran burning by far-right activists
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Far-right activists burned a Quran in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest, police said Saturday.
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Ruler of United Arab Emirates issues decree formally ending boycott of Israel amid US-brokered normalization deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ruler of United Arab Emirates issues decree formally ending boycott of Israel amid US-brokered normalization deal.
Zimbabwe's 'keyboard warriors' hold protests off the streets
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Unable to protest on the streets, some in Zimbabwe are calling themselves “keyboard warriors” as they take to graffiti and social media to pressure a government that promised reform but is n…
7 suspected rebels, 1 Indian soldier killed in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Seven suspected rebels and an Indian army soldier were killed in two gunbattles in Indian-administered Kashmir in the last 24 hours, officials said Saturday.
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College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — As waves of schools and businesses around the country are cleared to reopen, college towns are moving toward renewed shutdowns because of too many parties and too many COVID-19 infections among…
Judge agrees to free Chinese researcher in visa fraud case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge in California agreed Friday to release from jail a university researcher accused of lying about her ties to China’s military and Communist Party to gain access to the Unite…
Mexico president tries to shoo away crowds as virus persists
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador loves hugging supporters and shaking hands in crowds but even he appears to be spooked by the country’s continued high coronavirus infection rates, s…
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Teen accused of killing 2 thrust into debate over protests
ANTIOCH, Ill. (AP) — A white 17-year-old who says he went to protests in Wisconsin to protect businesses and people has become a flashpoint in a debate over anti-racism demonstrations that have gripped many America…
Man booked in slaying of 3, including Fort Hood soldier
NEWTON, Miss. (AP) — A suspect in the March shooting deaths of three people, including a Fort Hood soldier, was arrested Friday in Mississippi, according to police in Central Texas.