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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…
Dangerous Hurricane Delta bears down on Mexico's Yucatan
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 4 storm with 145 mph (230 kph) winds Tuesday while following a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then continue on to the U.…
New Mexico candidate addresses his work in 1980s porn films
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Roger Montoya, a Democratic candidate in an open New Mexico House race, has acknowledged his participation in two pornographic films in the 1980s as a college student.
Dangerous Hurricane Delta roars toward Mexico's Yucatan
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 4 storm with 145 mph (230 kph) winds Tuesday while following a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then continue on to the U.…
Legal squabbling marks campaign over proposed rent controls
LOS ANGELES (AP) — State regulators are investigating a claim by supporters of a ballot proposal to let cities expand rent control that opponents have accepted improper campaign donations.
Barrett lived in house owned by co-founders of faith group
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a young law student, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett lived in a house owned by co-founders of People of Praise, a religious community that teaches that men are divinely ordained as the …
Border aid group raided again; experts say it's a pattern
PHOENIX (AP) — The Border Patrol raided a humanitarian group’s aid camp on Monday, following a pattern of criminalization that has grown under the Trump administration.
McSally releases tax returns ahead of Senate debate
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Sen. Martha McSally made just under $288,000 last year and paid an effective tax rate of 22%, according to tax returns she provided Tuesday to The Associated Press ahead of her only debate again…
Police accused of beating porcupines to death with batons
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — Two police officers in Maine were fired and are facing animal cruelty charges after using their batons to beat porcupines to death, authorities said.
Man who wouldn't wear mask on plane claims unfair treatment
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound Allegiant flight and was escorted off the plane claims he was treated unfairly by flight attendants and wants an apology from the airline.
The Latest: NY to resume restrictions in virus hot spots
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor says the state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and around areas where coronavirus cases are spiking.
Pence-Harris debate to unfold as Trump recovers from virus
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic challenger, California Sen. Kamala Harris, are poised to meet Wednesday for a debate that will offer starkly different visions for a country confro…
The Latest: Biden says no debate if Trump still has virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
Trump reports 'no symptoms,' returns to downplaying virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, said to be making progress in his recovery from COVID-19, tweeted his eagerness to return to the campaign trail Tuesday even as the outbreak that has killed more than 210,0…
Census head says order is being obeyed, but gripes continue
The head of the U.S. Census Bureau says in a court declaration that the agency is complying with a judge's order for the 2020 census to continue through the end of October, even as the judge keeps fielding complain…
New York to impose new shutdowns in coronavirus hot spots
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, saying the severity…