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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: Barrett asked about conflict over 2020 election
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Facing new fire threat, crews deploy to Northern California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fire crews from across the state were being deployed to Northern California, where hot, windy conditions Wednesday renewed the threat of fire in the region where massive blazes already have des…
First lady: Barron Trump positive for COVID, no symptoms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump says her 14-year-old son, Barron, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has no symptoms.
US appeals panel tosses 3 Pilot Flying J convictions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. appellate panel on Wednesday tossed convictions for the former president of Pilot Flying J and two of his former employees related to a rebate scheme to cheat trucking companies out o…
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Cells at San Diego Zoo lead to cloning of endangered horse
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Little Kurt looks like any other baby horse as he frolics playfully in his pen. He isn't afraid to kick or head-butt an intruder who gets in his way and, when he's hungry, dashes over to his mother…
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The Latest: France sets curfew, restores state of emergency
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron announced that 18 million French citizens in nine regions, including in Paris, will have a curfew starting Saturday through Dec. 1.
Anti-Semitic banner pinned to Ukrainian president's office
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — About 5,000 ultra-right activists marched across the Ukrainian capital Wednesday to denounce a cease-fire in the conflict with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, leaving an anti-Semi…
Jury finds Nebraska woman guilty of dismembering Tinder date
LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A jury found a woman guilty Wednesday of the killing another woman who disappeared after a Tinder date and whose dismembered remains were later found in trash bags along rural Nebraska roads.
The Latest: Audio difficulties force pauses in court hearing
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Mom on trial for deaths of 2 babies says she blacked out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother on trial for placing two of her newborns in trash bags and throwing them away about a year apart told investigators she blacked out from the pain of delivering the seco…
Russia approves 2nd virus vaccine after early trials
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have given regulatory approval to a second coronavirus vaccine after early-stage studies, two months after a similar move prompted widespread criticism from scientists both at home…
Fierce winds fan Rockies wildfires, new evacuations ordered
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Strong winds fanned two Rocky Mountain wildfires Wednesday, prompting new evacuation orders as one spread toward communities outside Rocky Mountain National Park.
Pakistan says roadside bomb kills 6 troops in border region
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s military said seven troops were killed in separate incidents on Wednesday in the country’s northwest, in a region along the Afghan border that until recent years had served as a base for…