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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…
Top militant linked to beheadings surrenders in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A leading terror suspect who has been linked to beheadings of hostages, including two Canadians and a Malaysian, has surrendered after being wounded in battle, officials said Friday.
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China factory output flat, retail sales slip in July
BEIJING (AP) — China's factory output rose just under 5% last month from a year earlier while retail sales fell slightly, suggesting the country's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic remains muted.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden's campaign
Florida sheriff arrested following sex scandal investigation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff facing a primary contest within days was arrested Thursday following a sex scandal investigation at his previous job, authorities said.
Asia Today: S. Korea sees virus jump, urges more vigilance
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported 103 new virus cases Friday, one of its biggest daily jumps in months, as officials express concerned that infections are getting out of control in cities as people inc…
Cook County prosecutors announce charges in week's looting
CHICAGO (AP) — Cook County's state’s attorney’s office on Thursday announced 42 people have been charged with felonies in connection with the looting of stores along the
The Latest: Reopened Calif. private school ordered to shut
FRESNO, Calif. — A private school in California has been ordered to close after it reopened classrooms in violation of a state health order aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
North Korea lifts lockdown in city, rejects flood, virus aid
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a lockdown in a major city near the border with South Korea where thousands had been quarantined for weeks over coronavirus worries, state media said…
Twin beams of light won't shine during 9/11 tribute in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Twin beams of light representing the World Trade Center towers won't be beamed into the sky during this year's memorial of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City because of concerns about the coro…
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden's campaign
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North Korea lifts virus lockdown at border town
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lifted a lockdown in a major city near the border with South Korea where thousands had been quarantined for weeks over coronavirus worries, state media said…
The Latest: Mexico passes 500,000 confirmed virus cases
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has passed the half-million mark in confirmed coronavirus cases.
Possible shot at freedom for lifer who stole hedge clippers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An October parole hearing has been set for a Black man sentenced to life in prison after stealing hedge clippers in a 1997 burglary, a sentence Louisiana's Supreme Court upheld despite its chief …