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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…
The Latest: Clyburn says protests meant to make US 'better'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the
In Belarus, more workers join strikes against the president
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — More factory workers in Belarus joined a growing strike on Tuesday, turning up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader to step down after winning an election they say was rigged.
Judge to hear arguments in Richmond Lee statue lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday will weigh whether to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to prevent Virginia's Democratic governor from removing one of the most prominent tributes to the Confederacy, a statue of Gen…
AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
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Deputy on leave after video shows him shoving Black man
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A white Florida sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he was caught on camera shoving a handcuffed 19-year-old Black man against a wall outside a fast food rest…
Group: 1 million people displaced in Burkina Faso
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Norwegian Refugee Council said Tuesday that a record one million people are displaced by violence in Burkina Faso amid the COVID-19 outbreak, saying it results “in some of the worst c…
Advocates plan birthday gift for the 19th Amendment: The ERA
It was a huge step forward for American women when, exactly 100 years ago, they finally gained the guaranteed right to vote with ratification of the 19th Amendment. But to Alice Paul, the step wasn't nearly large e…
Gaza's power plant shuts down amid Israel-Hamas standoff
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's sole power plant shut down Tuesday, leaving the territory's 2 million residents with only around four hours of electricity a day after Israel cut off fuel supplies in response to…
Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids. Those challenges are expected to persist as a new school year …
The Latest: Trump pushes back against Michelle Obama speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the
Hurrican Genevieve grows to Category 4, likely to bring strong winds to southern Baja peninsula
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurrican Genevieve grows to Category 4, likely to bring strong winds to southern Baja peninsula.
Genevieve a Cat 4 hurricane, winds likely to brush Baja
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Genevieve grew rapidly into a highly dangerous Category 4 storm on Tuesday, threatening to bring tropical storm force winds to parts of the Baja California Peninsula even if …
The Latest: WHO: Herd immunity requires effective vaccine
LONDON -- The World Health Organization says the planet is nowhere near the amount of coronavirus immunity needed to induce herd immunity, where enough of the population would have antibodies to stop the spread.
Vietnam demands Malaysia probe fatal shooting of fisherman
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has asked Malaysia to investigate a coast guard vessel that fired shots at two Vietnamese fishing boats, killing one fisherman.
Lebanon tribunal: Hezbollah, Syria not tied to Hariri bomb
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at a U.N.-backed tribunal said Tuesday there was no evidence the leadership of the Hezbollah militant group and Syria were involved in the 2005 suicide truck bomb assassinati…