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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: Connection entering 3rd reopening phase Thursday
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut’s third reopening phase is set to begin Thursday, a milestone during the coronavirus pandemic that is getting a lukewarm reception from some business owners and arts aficionados.
The Latest: Trump urges Gulf Coast to prepare for storm
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Delta (all times CDT):
Philadelphia files court challenge of ban on local gun laws
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia city leaders are again filing a court challenge to the state's prohibition on municipal gun regulations, this time joined by families of gun violence victims in Philadelphia and Pit…
Ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death freed on $1M bond
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail Wednesday and was released from jail, leading Minnesota's governor to activate the National Guar…
King of Jordan names his policy adviser country's new PM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday designated his chief policy adviser to form a new government amid criticism of the previous government's handling of the virus pandemic.
Texas governor gives OK for bars to begin reopening
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday allowed bars to begin reopening in Texas for the first time since June, ending a lockdown that began during a massive coronavirus outbreak that became o…
Minneapolis mural dedicated to George Floyd defaced again
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A large mural dedicated to George Floyd in Minneapolis has been defaced again.
Republicans see 'grim' Senate map and edge away from Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vulnerable Republicans are increasingly taking careful, but clear, steps to distance themselves from President Donald Trump, one sign of a new wave of GOP anxiety that the president's crisis-to-cr…
Hurricane Delta enters Gulf after lashing Mexico
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Delta emerged into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and headed toward Louisiana after making landfall just south of the Mexican resort of Cancun, toppling trees and cutting power to r…
Appellate judges let 2020 census continue through October
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A panel of three appellate judges on Wednesday upheld a lower court order allowing the 2020 head count of every U.S. resident to continue through October. But the panel struck down a provision …
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The Latest: Recovering from virus, Trump goes to Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
Former Oregon Congressman James "Jim" Weaver dies at 93
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — James Weaver, a former Democratic congressman for Oregon’s 4th District who was a tireless advocate for environmental preservation, has died. He was 93.
Guard activated in Wisconsin before police shooting decision
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's governor on Wednesday called in the National Guard ahead of an expected announcement about whether a police officer would face charges in the fatal shooting of a Black teenager in F…