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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…
Increasingly, LatAm hospitals allow visits to COVID patients
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — When Augusto Briceño hugged his mother in her bed in the COVID-19 intensive-care ward, he said he sensed the warmth of her body through his protective gloves, and felt full of peace.
WHO Europe chief: Coronavirus is like a long-lasting tornado
GENEVA (AP) — The coronavirus is a “tornado with a long tail” and rising infections among young people could spread to more vulnerable older people and cause an uptick in deaths, the World Health Organization’s top…
The Latest: Hurricane Laura topples Confederate statue
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Thousands may return home as California firefight progresses
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters making progress in their fight to put out massive and deadly wildfires in Northern California were working on plans Thursday to repopulate more evacuated areas after thousands of e…
Mali's deposed president returns home under tight security
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita returned home after being detained for 10 days by the ruling military junta that staged a coup d'etat last week, a family member said Thursday.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura, urges shelter in place
BATON ROUGE, La. _ (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards confirms chemical plant fire in wake of Hurricane Laura, urges shelter in place.
The Latest: Chemical fire billows in Hurricane Laura's wake
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Embed-Federal Reserve-PCE Percent Change, ADVISORY
FEDERAL RESERVE-PCE PERCENT CHANGE-Chart: This digital embed shows the personal consumption expenditures index, which measures the monthly change in the prices of goods and services. This chart is current as of Aug…
The Latest: Laura still a hurricane 170 miles after landfall
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The Latest: Pakistan, China cooperate on virus vaccine
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesman says his country and China agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.
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FEDERAL RESERVE-PCE INDEX-Chart: This digital embed shows the personal consumption expenditures index which measures the monthly change in the prices of thousands of goods and services such as durable goods, includ…
Minneapolis calm morning after man's suicide sparked unrest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An emergency curfew expired and downtown Minneapolis was calm Thursday morning after unrest broke out following what authorities said was misinformation about the suicide of a Black homicide susp…
Innocent Florida inmate to be released after 37 years
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who has spent the last 37 years in prison on a rape and murder charge was ordered released Thursday, after officials discovered new evidence that proved his innocence.
The Latest: Laura's feared eye destroyed homes in Louisiana
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South African president grilled over COVID-19 graft scandals
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday faced tough questioning by lawmakers over COVID-19 corruption scandals, days after he asked ruling party members to refrain from stealing mone…