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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…
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
Laura gains strength, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge
The Latest: McEnany says Trump supported her amid mastectomy
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Donald Trump’s most visible and vocal supporters says her boss’s empathy for the changes in her life portray the type of world she wants for her daughter.
The Latest: At least 150 people stay in low-lying parish
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Typhoon barrels into N. Korea after causing damage in South
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A typhoon that grazed South Korea, ripping off roofs and knocking out power to more than 1,600 households, made landfall in North Korea early Thursday. South Korean authorities said there …
The Latest: Meteorologist says storm may become Category 5
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Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid virus fears
Dozens of nursing homes evacuated their residents as Hurricane Laura bore down Wednesday, but many others with a choice just stayed put, concluding the risk of breaking their coronavirus lockdowns could be more dea…
The Latest: Arkansas declares emergency ahead of Laura
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Mexican army to investigate soldiers in border deaths
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Defense Department said Wednesday it will investigate about two dozen soldiers who took part in border gun battle caught on a videotape in which a voice can be heard saying “kill him” af…
New federal virus testing advice sparks criticism, confusion
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials sparked criticism and confusion after posting guidelines on coronavirus testing from the White House task force that run counter to what scientists say is necessary to control …
Companies fight over control of Mexican radio stations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s old rough-and-tumble brand of capitalism made a comeback Wednesday, as two corporate groups engaged in a public dispute over control of one of Mexico’s largest radio station chains.
The Latest: White House officials track path of hurricane
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Lezmond Mitchell, only Native American on federal death row, executed in Indiana despite tribal sovereignty objections
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Lezmond Mitchell, only Native American on federal death row, executed in Indiana despite tribal sovereignty objections.
The Latest: Louisiana mobilizes National Guard before Laura
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UN envoy: Pandemic increased poverty in Iraq by over 10%
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Iraq said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic has made things worse in the country, with a 10% increase in poverty and 3 million people who can’t afford to buy enough food.