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Soap Lake looking to seat salary commission
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake is seeking residents to serve on its newly reactivated Salary Commission, a citi…
After Trump setbacks, Kim Jong Un starts over with Biden
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Last year was a disaster for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Time, transparency needed as Biden inherits frazzled census
Battered by criticism that the
Transgender youth bills in US states reflect deep divisions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Transgender kids would be banned from playing on school sports teams for the gender with which they identify under a GOP-backed bill that advanced Thursday in Montana, one of more than a dozen …
'Just move on': Republicans grapple with post-Trump future
For the first time in more than a decade, Republicans are waking up to a Washington where Democrats control the White House and Congress, adjusting to an era of diminished power, deep uncertainty and internal feudi…
Cesar Chavez's son happy dad's bust is in Biden Oval Office
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Chavez had no idea where a sculpture of his father, Latino American civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez, would end up in the White House.
Biden's US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat
GENEVA (AP) — The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the …
Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci is back.
Bernie Sanders spawns splash of memes with inaugural attire
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Wearing mittens made out of recycled materials and a warm winter jacket, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off a
Biden's climate steps could have big impact on energy firms
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden has put his team to work reviewing dozens of actions taken by former President Donald Trump, aiming to reverse orders that he says harm the environment or endanger public health.
EXPLAINER: What's next for WHO after US takes steps to stay
GENEVA (AP) — The Biden administration has taken quick steps to keep the United States in the World Health Organization and reinforce financial and staffing support for it — part of his ambition to launch a full-th…
Testing wristbands, masks signs of a new boss at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Testing wristbands are in. Mask-wearing is mandatory. Desks are socially distanced.
Judge says Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former Presid…
Biden proposes 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has proposed to Russia a five-year extension of a nuclear arms treaty that is otherwise set to expire in February, the White House said Thursday.
EXPLAINER: Why Navalny is a thorn in the Kremlin's side
MOSCOW (AP) — The return to Russia from Germany by opposition leader Alexei Navalny was marked by chaos and popular outrage, and it ended, almost predictably, with his arrest.
Bill to expand sports gambling introduced in Legislature
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A bill to expand sports gambling in Washington state beyond Indian casinos and into privately-owned card rooms has been introduced in the state Legislature for the second consecutive year.