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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…
California wildfires on the brink of burning 4 million acres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Red flag warnings of extreme fire danger subsided, but warm and dry weather continued to challenge firefighters battling more than two dozen blazes across California on Saturday as the state ap…
Trump releases new hospital video, says he's feeling better and "I think I'll be back soon"
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump releases new hospital video, says he's feeling better and "I think I'll be back soon."
Minnesota congressmen flew Delta after flying with Trump
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three Minnesota congressmen are facing backlash over taking a commercial flight home from Washington, D.C., on Friday night just two days after they shared Air Force One with President Donald Tru…
Wisconsin senator at least 3rd to say positive for virus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson said Saturday that he tested positive for the coronavirus, at least the third U.S. senator to do so this week since President Trump announced his own positive test.
The Latest: Biden skips testing Saturday, plans test Sunday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on coronavirus infections hitting President Donald Trump and others in his circle (all times EDT):
Trump's whirlwind week, disdain for masks, ended with COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scene at the White House a week ago was one of normalcy in these most abnormal times: a crowd of revelers gathered in the Rose Garden, a band playing, the mingling of the elite, good cheer eve…
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Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'
Chris Christie hospitalized with 'mild' virus symptoms
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tweeted Saturday that he's checked himself into a hospital, hours after he announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Winning filly: Swiss Skydiver beats Authentic in Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Those hanging around the heavily restricted stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course this week joked around that Authentic would stare down filly Swiss Skydiver whenever she walked past.
The Latest: Christie hospitalized with coronavirus symptoms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on coronavirus infections hitting President Donald Trump and others in his circle (all times EDT):
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie checks into hospital as 'precautionary measure'; has 'mild symptoms' of COVID-19.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie checks into hospital as 'precautionary measure'; has 'mild symptoms' of COVID-19.
Filly Swiss Skydiver beats Authentic to win Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Swiss Skydiver beat favored Authentic in a stretch duel in the Preakness Stakes run without fans Saturday, making her the sixth filly and first since Rachel Alexandra in 2009 to win the race, which…
Swiss Skydiver crosses the finish line first at the Preakness to become sixth filly winner
BALTIMORE (AP) — Swiss Skydiver crosses the finish line first at the Preakness to become sixth filly winner.
Strong Tropical Storm Gamma drenches Cancun area of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Gamma hit the resort-dotted coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula at near-hurricane force on Saturday, flooding streets, knocking down vulnerable buildings and stranding people tryin…