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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…
Trump's Columbus Day proclamation includes stark warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proclamation Friday commemorating Columbus Day veered from a typical White House holiday announcement, with stark warnings of “radical activists” seeking to tarnish the ex…
Hurricane Delta inflicts new misery on storm-weary Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta crashed onshore Friday in southwestern Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, ripping tarps from already damaged roofs and slinging debris piled by roads along a path of destructi…
In non-debate, SC Senate hopefuls talk COVID, courts, unrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hours before a second scheduled debate between U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison, event organizers were forced Friday to change the format, offering back-to-bac…
Tropical storm unleashes rain, strong winds in south Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Tropical Storm Chan-hom brought powerful winds and rain to southern Japan on Saturday, with the weather bureau warning of landslides and flooding in most of the country.
The Latest: Delta sends debris flying in southwest Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Delta (all times CDT):
Hurricane Delta has weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moves inland along the southwestern Louisiana coast
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta has weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moves inland along the southwestern Louisiana coast.
US agency mourns murdered Mexico plant safety inspector
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it mourned the murder of a Mexican employee of the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh
MOSCOW (AP) — With Russia's mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities…
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Armenia and Azerbaijan say they have agreed on a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting Saturday
MOSCOW (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan say they have agreed on a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting Saturday.
Van Dyke ends effort to overturn McDonald murder conviction
CHICAGO (AP) — The former Chicago police officer imprisoned for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald on Friday ended an effort to overturn his conviction.
California fire investigators seize utility equipment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fire investigators looking into what caused a wildfire that killed four people in far Northern California have taken possession of equipment belonging to Pacific Gas and Electric, the utility r…
The Latest: Judge won't block NY plan to limit gatherings
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A federal judge has refused to block New York’s plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in COVID-19 hot spots.
Anti-nuclear activist Sister Ardeth Platte dies at 84
Anti-nuclear activist Sister Ardeth Platte, a Dominican nun who spent time in jail for her peaceful protests, died in her sleep on Sept. 30. She was 84.
The Latest: Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Delta (all times CDT):