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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…
1st Mediterranean cruise sets sail after virus tests
ROME (AP) — Cruise ship passengers had their temperatures checked and took COVID-19 tests Sunday so they could set sail on what is being billed as the first Mediterranean cruise after Italy's pandemic lockdown.
Mayor voices 'serious concerns' about protest arrest tactics
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's mayor says he has “serious concerns” about the tactics used in the arrest of a protester during a march Saturday that drew condemnation from the American Civil Liberties Union and oth…
The Latest: Lebanon reports record high number of new cases
BEIRUT — Lebanon, still grappling with the aftermath of the Aug. 4 blast that killed 180 people and wounded thousands, has registered a record daily number of coronavirus infections, with 439 people contracting the…
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Somalia forces end rebel siege of Mogadishu hotel; 15 killed
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's security forces on Sunday ended a nearly five-hour siege by Islamic extremists at a beachside hotel in Somalia's capital, said police and a government spokesman.
Chief: Protester kicks at biker during Sturgis rally
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — A protester was arrested after kicking at a biker during the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in western South Dakota, the police chief said Sunday.
Lightning sparks new wildfires across California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare summer thunderstorm brought lightning that sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge wildfire that has forced hundreds of people from their homes nort…
Mayor defends Chicago police after clash with protesters
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised city police Sunday for “fairly quickly" settling weekend protests that devolved into violent skirmishes while activists and other elected officials blasted police…
Election 2020, Political Conventions, ADVISORY
The Democratic National Convention takes place this Monday through Thursday, with events and speeches that will be conducted almost entirely virtually. The Republican National Convention takes place the following w…
Thunderstorms raise risks of new wildfires across California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare summer thunderstorm brought lightning that sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge forest fire that has forced hundreds of people from their homes n…
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Texas National Guard soldier dies in training at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A Texas Army National Guard soldier has died during a training exercise at Fort Hood, according to the Texas Military Department.
5 wounded in shooting at gathering of young people
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gunfire at a gathering of more than 200 mostly young people in north Philadelphia wounded five people, including a 16-year-old, as police said officers came under fire in one of a number of shoo…
US supports Cyprus, wants closer east Med gas cooperation
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — The U.S. wants tighter cooperation on developing gas finds in the “strategically significant” eastern Mediterranean and supports Cyprus’ right to exploit hydrocarbon deposits discovered in it…