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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…

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The Latest: Feinstein says Barrett jeopardizes Obama law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate

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The Latest: Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearing opens

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate

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NYC virus lockdown protest leader arrested on riot charge

NEW YORK (AP) — A leader of protests against new coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn has been arrested on charges of inciting people to riot and unlawful imprisonment of a journalist who was chased and trapped by …

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
5th night of Wisconsin police shooting protest more peaceful

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Demonstrators protested for a fifth night in a Milwaukee suburb following a prosecutor's decision not to charge a police officer who fatally shot a Black teenager.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Belarus ramps up crackdown on protests, detains over 700

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities in Belarus said Monday they detained 713 people during mass protests a day earlier against the reelection of the country's authoritarian leader in a disputed election — the harshest…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Global shares rise with US stimulus, virus cases in focus

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose on Monday as investors weighed the prospects of more U.S. economic stimulus and rising coronavirus cases across the world.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Japan vows to boost missile defense after North Korea parade

TOKYO (AP) — Japan vowed Monday to bolster its missile deterrence capability to respond to threats by North Korean weapons that are becoming “more diverse and complex,” as displayed during a military parade held by…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
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UK cities chafe at new restrictions in 3-level lockdown plan

LONDON (AP) — The British government is set to announce new restrictions Monday on business and socializing in major northern England cities with high infection rates. But pubs, restaurants and other businesses are…

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Iran has highest daily virus death toll, new patient count

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran shattered its single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus, with 272 people confirmed dead among more than 4,200 new cases on Monday.

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Iran announces highest daily death toll, new patient count

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran announced Monday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 272 people killed.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Anti-India clashes after troops kill 2 rebels in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Anti-India clashes erupted in the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday following the killing of two suspected rebels in a gunfight with government forces.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
For the second day in a row, Iran announces highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 272 people killed

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran announces highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 272 people killed.

Updated 5 years, 6 months ago
Lebanon names team for maritime border talks with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon announced on Monday the names of its delegation that will hold indirect talks later this week with Israel over the disputed maritime border between the two countries.