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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…
Norway grants asylum to fugitive Pole, raising controversy
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Norway has granted asylum to a Polish man who had fled prison term for fraud and forging of documents, but says the prison term was a form of political persecution under Poland's right-wing go…
The Latest: German health minister expects vaccine in 2021
BERLIN — Germany’s health minister says he expects a vaccination for the coronavirus to be ready to start rolling out in the first quarter next year.
The Latest: Barrett says she's humbled by the responsibility
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate
The Latest: Harris: GOP wants court to do their 'dirty work'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate
Indian workers in Libya released after monthlong abduction
CAIRO (AP) — An armed group has released seven Indian workers a month after their abduction in Libya, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Bus shooting in Russia leaves 3 dead, 3 wounded
MOSCOW (AP) — A gunman opened fired at a bus and a bus stop in central Russia on Monday, killing three people and wounding three more, police said.
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Surgeon known for first hand transplant in U.S. dies at 92
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Joseph Kutz, a hand surgeon who helped perform the first hand transplant in the United States, has died. He was 92.
Microsoft attempts takedown of global criminal botnet
Microsoft announced legal action Monday seeking to
Driverless boat in Florida spins of control, smashing docks
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Three men conducting a photo shoot on a boat in a busy Florida river somehow went overboard, leaving the 24-foot vessel unmanned and out of control.
Donor threatens to sue embattled Texas AG over dropped case
DALLAS (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is already facing calls to resign and accusations of crimes by his own staff over an investigation sought by one of his wealthy donors. Now, the Republican’s office i…
Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Monday allowed the state’s mask mandate to stand, rejecting an attempt by the Republican-controlled Legislature and a conservative law firm to overturn it, even as coronavi…
Wisconsin judge upholds Gov. Tony Evers' order requiring masks to be worn in enclosed spaces
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin judge upholds Gov. Tony Evers' order requiring masks to be worn in enclosed spaces.
Aid group says Libyan militia is holding hostage 60 migrants
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan armed group is holding hostage at least 60 migrants, including two dozen children, in “appalling” conditions after abducting them almost two weeks ago, an aid group said on Saturday.
Razor blades found in pizza dough leads to man's arrest
SACO, Maine (AP) — A man suspected of putting razor blades into fresh pizza dough sold at a Maine supermarket was arrested, officials said.