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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…
Genevieve approaches Mexico's Baja as Category 3 hurricane
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Genevieve approached Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, threatening to bring tropical storm force winds to parts of the area even if its center wasn't likely to hit…
A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just China
For millions of people in the U.S. who use the Chinese app WeChat, it's a lifeline to friends, family, customers and business contacts in China.
How Black women cleared a path for Harris to be the VP pick
DETROIT (AP) — When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholm’s presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history.
Baby boom ahead as COVID-19 kept millions of women from care
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of women and girls globally have lost access to contraceptives and abortion services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the first widespread measure of the toll says India with its a…
At DNC, Jill Biden pledges husband Joe will 'make us whole'
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) —
From farm to beach, Democrats across America nominate Biden
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Montana cattle range, a California beach, a historic bridge in Alabama. A masked man on a Rhode Island beach holding a heaping platter of fried calamari.
Seized trawler had Australia's largest cocaine haul on board
SYDNEY (AP) — Cocaine pulled from a seized trawler was confirmed Wednesday to be Australia's largest haul of the illicit drug.
The Latest: Jill Biden makes personal case for husband Joe
Jill Biden offered a deeply personal and hopeful endorsement of her husband as a man who can lead the nation through adversity during the Democratic National Convention.
The Latest: Professor wins Wyoming Democratic Senate primary
The Latest on the 2020 primary elections (all times local):
Sheriff claims victory over predecessor fired after Parkland
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Incumbent Gregory Tony claimed victory Tuesday night in the race for the Democratic nomination for Broward County sheriff in a campaign centered on a high school massacre and a shooting…
Merav Ben-David wins Democratic Senate primary in Wyoming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Merav Ben-David wins Democratic Senate primary in Wyoming.
The Latest: Colin Powell says Biden will stand up to US foes
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is endorsing Joe Biden, saying with him in the White House, “We will never doubt that he will stand with our friends and stand up to our adversaries — never the other way arou…
Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their candidate for president Tuesday night, with party elders, a new generation of politicians and voters in every state joining together in an extraordina…
Cynthia Lummis wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cynthia Lummis wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming.
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. It's even more challenging during this, the first virtual convention. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party le…