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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
COVID, courts sure to be among SC Senate debate topics

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and upcoming Supreme Court nomination process are sure to be among the topics discussed in U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's first reelection debate with Democratic c…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in hundreds of locations across Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pressing ahead with their campaign against the Israeli leader on …

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Official: Next 48 hours 'critical' for Trump in virus fight

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and the next 48 hours “will be critical" in his care as he battles the coronavirus at a hospital, White House chief of staf…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
N. Carolina Senate race upended by sexting, virus diagnosis

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's intensely competitive and expensive U.S. Senate race has been upended by personal and health disruptions that sent sharp tremors and uncertainty through the campaigns and an el…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: President Trump tweets that he's "feeling well"

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
Azerbaijan claims village seizure in fighting with Armenia

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan said heavy fighting is continuing in their conflict over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Azerbaijan’s president said late Saturday that his troops ha…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Alaska conservationists urge officials to halt wolf hunting

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska conservationists are urging state and federal officials not to reopen wolf hunting season around Prince of Wales Island.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Official: Next 48 hours critical for Trump on virus fight

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care as he battles the coronavirus at a military hospital, White Hou…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Senator, correcting himself, says he does not have COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said he misspoke Saturday when he said on national television that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Chris Christie is the latest in Trump circle to get virus

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted Saturday morning — the latest in a string of virus cases connected to President Donald Trump's inner circle.

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
GOP seeks to curtail Senate work, but not Barrett hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Saturday sought to call off legislative work in the Senate until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus reached into their ranks. But they vowed that hearings for President Donald Trump's Supre…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
Concerning signs in Trump's care despite word he's doing OK

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s doctor on Saturday painted a rosy picture of the president’s health as he remains hospitalized for coronavirus treatment. But that assessment was immediately contradict…

Updated 5 years, 7 months ago
The Latest: Source: Trump got oxygen Friday at White House

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
The Latest: Senate cancels work as lawmakers contract virus

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