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Updated 1 week, 4 days ago

Gas prices climb across WA through April

MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Doctor: Trump improving, but not 'out of the woods' yet

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and faces a “critical” next two days in his fight against COVID-19 at a military hospital, his chief of staff said Saturday…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Analysis: Trump faces credibility crisis over health scare

WASHINGTON (AP) — One month from Election Day, President Donald Trump is facing a credibility crisis as yawning as his health crisis, at a moment when he needs the public’s trust the most.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
New Caledonia archipelago votes on independence from France

NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AP) — Voters in New Caledonia, a French archipelago in the South Pacific, were deciding Sunday whether they want independence from France in a referendum that marks a milestone in a three-dec…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
An ex-pro baseball player sought in the death of his ex-girlfriend was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An ex-pro baseball player sought in the death of his ex-girlfriend was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
9-year-old girl killed in shooting in California, police say

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A 9-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured in a drive-by shooting Saturday in Sacramento, police told the FOX40.com TV station and the Sacramento Bee.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Texas police search for man who threw punch in viral video

DENTON, Texas (AP) — A man told police that a Donald Trump supporter sucker punched him outside a Texas convenience store in an incident that was captured on a viral video Saturday afternoon.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Asia Today: S. Korea counts 64 cases, worries about holiday

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 64 new cases of the coronavirus, the fourth straight day its increase came below 100, possibly reflecting the fewer number of tests conducted during one of the big…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: S. Korea reports 64 cases amid holiday concerns

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 64 new cases of the coronavirus, the fourth straight day its increase came below 100, possibly reflecting the fewer number of tests conducted during one of the biggest …

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Graham, Harrison both tout bipartisanship in 1st SC matchup

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In their first debate in a race that has shattered fundraising records and become among the more closely watched Senate contests of this cycle, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and D…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: Doctor says Trump 'not yet out of the woods'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on coronavirus infections hitting President Donald Trump and others in his circle (all times EDT):

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
White House doctor: Trump “not yet out of the woods” but “cautiously optimistic” as he remains off oxygen at hospital.

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House doctor: Trump “not yet out of the woods” but “cautiously optimistic” as he remains off oxygen at hospital.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Exploding Takata air bag inflator kills Arizona driver

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Another person has been killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator, bringing the worldwide death toll to at least 26.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
3 blow up ATM in open Chinese restaurant, flee without cash

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three men blew up an ATM in a Chinese takeout restaurant in Philadelphia while the establishment was still open but were unable to get any cash, police said.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: In video, Trump says he hopes to 'be back soon'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on coronavirus infections hitting President Donald Trump and others in his circle (all times EDT):