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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…
Face to face: Biden, Putin meet for long-anticipated summit
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have opened their face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that…
The Latest: Biden and Putin open summit with a handshake
GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA — President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are starting their diplomatic talks in Geneva.
The Latest: Biden arrives at venue for summit with Putin
GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA -- President Joe Biden has arrived at the 18th-century manor house in Geneva where he’ll hold high-profile talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Latest: Putin arrives in Geneva for talks with Biden
GENEVA (AP) — The latest on the U.S.-Russia summit in Geneva:
Loan relief granted to defrauded for-profit college students
The U.S. Education Department said Wednesday it's erasing student debt for thousands of borrowers who attended a for-profit college chain that made exaggerated claims about its graduates’ success in finding jobs.
White House: Markets showing little worry about inflation
The White House believes it has an ally in the bond markets to make the case that inflation isn't an economic threat.
Loan relief granted to former for-profit college students
The U.S. Education Department said Wednesday it's erasing student debt for thousands of borrowers who attended a for-profit college chain that made exaggerated claims about its graduates’ success in finding jobs.
The Latest: Masks requirements vary in city hosting summit
GENEVA (AP) — The latest on the U.S.-Russia summit in Geneva:
The Latest: Kremlin official says summit 'will not be easy'
GENEVA (AP) — The latest on the U.S.-Russia summit in Geneva:
Newhouse schedules mobile office visit
Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., plans “mobile office hours” in Washington’s 4th Congressional District in June, including a stop in Quincy: 10 a.m. to noon, June 23, at Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW.
Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs
LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from…
Biden administration pushes plan to combat domestic terror
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of threats from domestic terrorists, including the sharing of intelligence within law enforcement agencies, and will work with tech compa…
Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids
Paramedics were called regularly to treat children suffering from panic attacks so severe their hands would constrict into balls and their bodies would shake. The outbursts often occurred after other children were …
The Latest: Biden pays tribute at NATO’s 9/11 memorial
The Latest on the NATO summit taking place in Brussels:
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on transgender sports bans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly planned to vote Wednesday on bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports — measures that are being debated in…