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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: Wisconsin breaks its COVID-19 case record
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin broke the record for new positive coronavirus cases on Friday for the third time in a week as a surge that began in early September shows no signs of abating.
The Latest: Trump predicts 'red wave' of voting in Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):
FBI probing if Russia involved in Hunter Biden email story
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating whether emails that were published by the New York Post related to Joe Biden's son, Hunter, are connected to a possible Russian influence operation to spread disinformatio…
The Latest: Biden: US hasn't 'turned the corner' on virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):
7 Chicago cops suspended for roles in chief's traffic stop
CHICAGO (AP) — Seven Chicago police officers have been suspended for their roles the night then-Superintendent Eddie Johnson was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV after having several drinks at a bar, accord…
The Latest: Biden, Harris test negative for virus Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):
Ex- GOP lawmaker charged with assaulting poll worker
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former North Carolina Republican lawmaker who was observing an early voting site in Wake Forest on behalf of his party was charged Friday with a Class 3 misdemeanor for allegedly assaulting a…
The Latest: US report shows patterns of virus deaths shifted
WASHINGTON — A new U.S. government report shows that patterns of coronavirus deaths shifted over the summer, with rising percentages of the deaths in Hispanic people, and those living in the South and West.
France: Teacher beheaded, police shoot dead suspected killer
PARIS (AP) — A history teacher who opened a discussion with students on caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad was beheaded in a French street on Friday and police have shot dead the suspected killer, authorities …
Israel: Gaza militants fire rocket into southern Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into southern Israel on Friday, the Israeli military said. There were no reports of casualties or damage and no one immediately …
Puerto Rico to relax COVID-19 restrictions, extend curfew
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Friday announced that more people will be able to visit restaurants, gyms, theaters and casinos as the U.S. territory relaxes some pandemic-related restriction…
Man who attacked Virginia protesters avoids federal prison
A California man who pleaded guilty to attacking anti-racism protesters at a white nationalist rally and at a torch-lit march through the University of Virginia’s campus will avoid serving a term in federal prison.
AP source: FBI probing if emails part of influence operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating whether emails that were published by the New York Post related to Joe Biden's son, Hunter, are connected to a possible Russian influence operation to spread disinformatio…
The Latest: North Dakota leads nation in per capita cases
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota leads the nation with 978 new cases of coronavirus per capita in the last two weeks.
Official: Turkey holds man suspected of spying for UAE
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish intelligence has arrested a man suspected of spying on Arab dissidents in Turkey on behalf of the United Arab Emirates, a senior Turkish government official said Friday.