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Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gal…
Afghanistan's neighbors wary as US seeks nearby staging area
American diplomats are escalating a charm offensive with Central Asian leaders this week as they work to secure a close-by spot to respond to any resurgence of outside militants in Afghanistan after the U.S. milita…
Money in the bank: Child tax credit dollars head to parents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The child tax credit had always been an empty gesture to millions of parents like Tamika Daniel.
The Latest: S Korea virus cases spreading outside Seoul area
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 1,600 more coronavirus cases, with infections spreading beyond the hard-hit capital area where officials have enforced the country’s toughest social distancing restriction…
Time on their side, Texas GOP waits for Democrats to return
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On Day 3 of Texas Democrats hunkering down in Washington to block tighter voting laws, Republicans back home settled into a new routine that boils down to turning the Democrats' gambit into yet…
The Latest: Army base requires vaccination proof for no mask
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Army base in Alabama is requiring soldiers to show proof of vaccination to go without face masks as the state sees an uptick in coronavirus cases — a rise attributed to low vaccination rates i…
US busts global drug, money-laundering hub in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal law enforcement officials said Wednesday that they dismantled a key international cocaine and money-laundering hub in an ongoing investigation that began six years ago in Las Vegas and has …
The Latest: Argentina's pandemic toll rises above 100,000
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina has reported more than 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, a heavy blow to a country that intermittently imposed some of the most severe lockdowns in the world, only to see erratic com…
Biden pitches huge budget, says Dems will 'get a lot done'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made a quick foray to the Capitol Wednesday hunting support for his multitrillion-dollar agenda of infrastructure, health care and other programs, a potential landmark achievem…
Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor
The Latest: Disney Channel star boosts youth vaccine push
WASHINGTON — The 18-year-old Disney Channel pop star and internet sensation, Olivia Rodrigo, wants people to know that the COVID-19 vaccines are “good 4 u.”
Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency's antitrust case against the social network giant, asserting that pa…
Watchdog: FBI seriously mishandled Nassar-sexual abuse case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI made numerous serious errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor
UNESCO: Italy's ban on cruise ships in Venice is 'good news'
ROME (AP) — The United Nations culture agency, which was considering declaring Venice an imperiled world heritage site, on Wednesday hailed Italy’s ban on big cruise ships in the heart of the lagoon city.
Watchdog: FBI greatly mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI made numerous serious errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor
Watchdog: FBI made errors in sex abuse probe of Mich. State doctor Nassar, didn't treat case with 'utmost seriousness'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Watchdog: FBI made errors in sex abuse probe of Mich. State doctor Nassar, didn't treat case with 'utmost seriousness.'