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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…
Philippines protests China actions vs. fishermen, aircraft
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government filed a diplomatic protest after Chinese forces seized fishing equipment set up by Filipinos in a disputed shoal in their latest territorial spat in the South Ch…
Airplane gets stuck under overpass on busy Mexico City road
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police said Thursday they had to help free an airplane that got stuck under an overpass on one of Mexico City’s busiest roads.
Biden vows end of national 'darkness' in convention finale
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden vowed to unite an America torn by crisis and contempt Thursday night, accepting the Democratic presidential nomination and achieving a pinnacle in an unfinished quest that has span…
The Latest: Biden accepts Democratic presidential nomination
The Democratic Party officially has its presidential nominee.
Army asks for help in a search for missing Fort Hood soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Army is asking for the public’s help in a search for another missing soldier in Texas.
The Latest: Virus spike in S Korea capital may be spreading
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 324 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest single day total since early March as the recent surge of COVID-19 in the greater capital area now appears to be spreading…
The Latest: Baldwin shares story at DNC of childhood illness
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is sharing her struggles with a childhood illness to tout the importance of health coverage for preexisting conditions.
Report: Chinese mining company used COVID-19 vaccine in PNG
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Chinese mining company in Papua New Guinea claims to have immunized employees against COVID-19 in an apparent vaccination trial, a newspaper reported on Friday.
At least 3 people killed in Northern California wildfires
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Dozens of wildfires raging throughout Northern California have now claimed at least three lives, including the first civilian, and threaten tens of thousands of homes, authorities said Thu…
Biden seeks Democratic, national unity in convention finale
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden vowed to unite an America torn by crisis and contempt Thursday night, accepting the Democratic presidential nomination and achieving a pinnacle in an unfinished quest that has span…
Authorities say one resident has died in a Northern California wildfire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say one resident has died in a Northern California wildfire.
The Latest: Booker says Biden, Harris can help middle class
Cory Booker has evoked the memory of his late grandfather to argue that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris can bolster unions and empower the middle class.
The Latest: Calif. OKs some waivers for reopening schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has begun approving applications to reopen elementary schools for in-person instruction under special waivers approved by counties that were put on a state monitoring list because of…
At least 1 resident killed in Northern California wildfire
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say at least one resident has died in wildfires that are raging through Northern California and threaten tens of thousands of homes.
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