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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…
Stocks drift on Wall Street after S&P 500 returns to record
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting Wednesday morning, as even a record high for the S&P 500 fails to jolt much life into the market.
Belarus president blasts EU leaders for 'fomenting unrest'
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The authoritarian leader of Belarus complained that encouragement from abroad has fueled daily protests demanding his resignation as European Union leaders held an emergency summit Wednesday o…
Embed-AP Poll-Virus Outbreak-Gig Econ-Ride Hailing, ADVISORY
AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-GIG ECON-RIDE HAILING — Chart. This AP digital embed shows the results from a poll on Americans' use of ride hailing services, restaurant delivery, and grocery delivery before and during the …
Sudan fires FM spokesman after comments on peace with Israel
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan on Wednesday fired the spokesman for the foreign ministry, a day after he remarked that the African country was looking forward to making a peace deal with Israel.
Stocks open higher on Wall Street; Apple nears $2 trillion
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 closed at a record high for the first time since February. Technology led the way higher again, and Apple edged closer to …
No fear of coronavirus at drive-through haunted house
TOKYO (AP) — It’s a living nightmare -- but a socially distanced one.
Saudi Arabia cautiously welcomes UAE, Israel normalization
BERLIN (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Wednesday cautiously welcomed an agreement between its close ally the United Arab Emirates and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties and exchange embassies.
Embed-AP Poll-Virus Outbreak-Gig Econ-Grocery, ADVISORY
AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-GIG ECONOMY-GROCERY DELIVERY — Chart. AP digital embed shows the results from a poll on Americans' use of grocery delivery services during the coronavirus outbreak by income level. This chart…
Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchm…
The Latest: Jill Biden defends Joe against Trump's attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on
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Florida Republicans vote out Rep. Spano in GOP primary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Rep. Ross Spano, a Republican congressman dogged by ethics investigations, lost his primary challenge on Tuesday, becoming the eighth incumbent House member to be defeated in party primarie…
Officials: attacks in Kabul, provinces of Afghanistan kill 5
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Bomb attacks in Kabul and in northern Afghanistan, as well as an ambush in the country's south killed at least five people on Wednesday and wounded 15, officials said.
Lebanese lawyer files complaint against leaders over blast
BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese lawyer filed a legal complaint Wednesday against the country's president and prime minister for allegedly not taking action to remove dangerous material that had been stored at the port of …
World shares press higher after S&P 500 logs all-time high
World share prices pushed higher on Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged an all-time high, with U.S. futures up again ahead of the start of trading.