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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…
The Latest: Trump opens RNC speech by referencing hurricane
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening his speech accepting the Republican nomination by mentioning Hurricane Laura, which recently lashed the Gulf Coast, killing at least half a dozen people.
China blocks imports from Australian beef producer
BEIJING (AP) — China blocked imports from an Australian beef producer on Friday after reporting a banned drug was found in its meat, and Australian officials said they were working to resolve the problem.
The Latest: Laura weakens inland to a tropical depression
The Latest on Hurricane Laura:
National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat
MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center: Laura weakens to a tropical depression as it moves over Arkansas amid ongoing flood threat.
Who's in power? Convention lineup has clues to Trump's favor
WASHINGTON (AP) — If speaking time at the Republican convention is a measure of President Donald Trump’s favor, his family wins by a mile. They're followed by a slate of Cabinet members and aides who serve at Trump…
50,000 allowed back home as gains made on California fires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More than 50,000 people forced to flee their homes were allowed to return by Thursday night as firefighters made progress in their effort to put out massive and deadly wildfires in Northern Cal…
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The Latest: Ivanka Trump says dad called out DC's hypocrisy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump says Washington hates her father because he has called out its hypocrisy.
Sheriff: 3 charged after Alabama man found dead in Florida
BONIFAY, Fla. (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the slaying of an Alabama man who went missing nearly two months ago, authorities said.
Justice Dept: North Korean hackers stole virtual currency
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korean hackers stole millions of dollars from virtual currency accounts and then laundered the stolen funds in hopes of making the crime untraceable, according to a Justice Department civil …
The Latest: Storm causes damage as it powers through inland
The Latest on Hurricane Laura:
The Latest: Police union boss praises Trump for backing cops
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of New York City’s Police Benevolent Association is praising President Donald Trump for his staunch support of law enforcement around the country.
Laura thrashes Louisiana, nearby states face tornado threats
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S., Laura barreled across Louisiana on Thursday, shearing off roofs and killing at least six people while carving a destructive path hun…
Protesters gather in an attempt to drown out Trump's speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered around the White House on Thursday night for a “noise demonstration and dance party" in an attempt to drown out President Donald Trump's speech accepting the Rep…
The Latest: SKorea mulls reducing work hours at restaurants
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean officials are considering reducing the working hours of restaurants and cafes as the country counted its 15th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus infections.