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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…
Iran's allies on high alert in Trump's final weeks in office
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has instructed allies across the Middle East to be on high alert and avoid provoking tensions with the U.S. that could give an outgoing Trump administration cause to launch attacks in the U.S. p…
Trump to meet Michigan leaders in bid to subvert election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan state legislators headed to the White House on Friday as President Donald Trump made an extraordinary and sure-to-be futile attempt to block Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state …
Wisconsin recount: Trump objects to tallying some absentees
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin on Friday began recounts of the presidential race in the state's two biggest and most Democratic counties. It's a longshot bid by President Donald Trump — who paid a required $3 milli…
Correction: Congress-Confederate Bases story
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a story November 19, 2020, about the annual defense bill in Congress, The Associated Press erroneously reported that failure to pass the legislation could hold up a pay raise for the military. …
The Latest: Sen. Alexander seeks 'smooth' transfer of power
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Europe, US 'climate guardian' satellite to monitor oceans
BERLIN (AP) — A "climate guardian" satellite set for launching this weekend will greatly help scientists keep track of the rise in sea levels, one of the most daunting effects of global warming, a senior official a…
Sen. Alexander: Trump admin should aid in Biden transition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said Friday that President Donald Trump's administration should aid President-elect Joe Biden in his transition, saying the Democrat has a “very good chance” of bec…
Mexico tops 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, 4th country to do so
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A day after Mexico passed the 100,000 mark in confirmed COVID-19 deaths, becoming only the fourth country to do so, its president and the mayor of its capital struck dramatically different tones.
Vatican investigates papal "like" of barely-clad Brazilian
ROME (AP) — The Vatican is investigating how Pope Francis’ official Instagram account “liked” a photo of a scantily-clad Brazilian model.
German-speaking Italian province conducts mass rapid test
BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Citizens in Italy’s small Germany-speaking province of South Tyrol lined up Friday at schools, gymnasiums and pharmacies for rapid coronavirus tests, the largest testing initiative in the coun…
Mnuchin denies he's trying to hinder incoming administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied that he is attempting to limit the choices President-elect Joe Biden will have to promote an economic recovery by ending several emergency loan programs be…
Biden adds Obama administration veterans to top staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is adding four Obama-Biden administration veterans to his top ranks as he continues to build out his White House team.
16 Albanians charged with murder over earthquake deaths
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian prosecutors indicted 16 investors, construction experts and local officials Friday on murder and other charges resulting from fatal building collapses after an earthquake a year ago.
Mich. leaders head to DC as Trump bids to subvert election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Michigan state legislators headed to the White House on Friday as President Donald Trump made an extraordinary and sure-to-be futile attempt to block Joe Biden's victory in the battleground st…
Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for