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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…
New voting laws revive fights over 'ballot harvesting'
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As
No more rolling power outages expected during heat wave
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A heat wave baking California in triple-digit temperatures continued to strain the electrical system Saturday.
The Latest: In Kansas visit, Dr. Birx urges use of masks
KANSAS CITY — Trump’s top coronavirus adviser used a visit to Kansas to urge people to wear masks regardless of where they live.
PG&E warns of more rolling outages amid California heat wave
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's largest utility warned of a second round of rolling power outages Saturday as a heat wave baking California in triple-digit temperatures continues to strain the electrical system.
Israel strikes Gaza targets after arson balloons launched
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli aircraft bombed several sites belonging to the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip for a fifth night in a row, the Israeli military said early Sunday.
AP FACT CHECK: Harris meets constitutional requirements
CHICAGO (AP) — False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched her Democratic pri…
Rolls-Royce closing Virginia jet parts plant where 280 work
PRINCE GEORGE, Va. (AP) — Rolls-Royce will close its aircraft parts factory in central Virginia by the middle of next year, throwing 280 people out of work, the company confirmed on Saturday.
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Cuomo: Health workers to supervise annual 9/11 light tribute
NEW YORK (AP) — The annual light display honoring victims of 9/11 is back on, officials announced Saturday, saying New York health officials will supervise this year's tribute to ensure workers' safety amid concern…
California could see more rolling outages amid heat wave
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Power has been restored after California ordered the first rolling outages in nearly 20 years when a statewide heat wave strained the electrical system.
Right-wing group, counter-protesters clash in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Members of the far-right Proud Boys group and counter-protesters clashed violently Saturday afternoon in western Michigan, resulting in arrests, police said.
Police: Girl killed by gunfire during birthday party in Ohio
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed during a backyard birthday party for a teenager at an Ohio home, authorities said.
The Latest: Arizona nearing 4,500 deaths from coronavirus
PHOENIX — Arizona reported 933 confirmed coronavirus cases and 69 deaths on Saturday.
Israel condemns UN Security Council's vote on Iran embargo
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli leaders on Saturday condemned the U.N. Security Council's decision not to renew a U.N. arms embargo on Iran, saying the decision would encourage Iranian aggression in the Middle East.