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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: Hawaii public schools continue at-home learning
HONOLULU — Most Hawaii public schools will continue at-home distancing learning through the first quarter, which ends in October.
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Virus brings closings in US state, WHO warnings in Europe
As the coronavirus death toll mounts around the world, the U.S. state of Iowa closed bars in several of its largest counties in response to swelling numbers of confirmed virus cases and debates flared around the co…
Innocent Florida inmate released after 37 years
BOWLING GREEN, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who spent the last 37 years in prison on a rape and murder charge was released Thursday, hours after officials revealed dramatic new evidence that proved his innocence.
It's US against most of UN council on Iran sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and most of the rest of the U.N. Security Council dug in their heels Thursday on diametrically opposed positions over the restoration of international sanctions on Iran.
The Latest: Arkansas reports 222 COVID-19 cases in schools
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas is reporting at least 222 students, teachers and staff at public schools are actively infected with the coronavirus as the state’s new cases continue to rise.
North Carolina police supervisor disciplined for comment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police department supervisor has been disciplined after saying officers confronting demonstrators protesting George Floyd’s death in June were about to “hammer” them.
Chinese minister urges multilateralism during European tour
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for multilateralism to be defended, warning Thursday during a visit to Norway that those principles are being challenged by “unilateralist and bu…
Election 2020, Political Conventions, ADVISORY
The Republican National Convention winds up Thursday night with President Trump formally accepting his party’s nomination for a second term. The president will give his speech from the White House South Lawn. He’ll…
UN official: COVID cases likely far higher than Syria says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Reports of Syrian health care facilities filling up and increasing death notices and burials appear to indicate that actual coronavirus cases in the war-torn country “far exceed official figur…
Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S., Laura barreled across Louisiana on Thursday, shearing off roofs, killing a least four people and maintaining ferocious strength whil…
Police largely silent as outrage builds over Blake shooting
It took three days, an outpouring of anger in the streets and a NBA boycott before authorities investigating the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, started answering some of the most basic questi…
The Latest: Alabama Gov. Ivey extends statewide mask order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is extending a statewide mask order that’s credited with reducing coronavirus cases in the state.
Canada expects huge jump in mail ballots in a pandemic vote
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The nonpartisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections in Canada says there could be a huge increase in Canadians using mail-in ballots if an election is held during the COVID-19…
Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after