Carl Reiner, comedy’s rare untortured genius, dies at 98

NEW YORK (AP) — No one in the world of comedy was more admired, and loved, than Carl Reiner.

The Latest: Tokyo Disneyland reopens, but no Mickey photos

TOKYO — Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea reopened after being closed for four months due to the coronavirus pandemic, with hundreds of visitors applauding as they were let in Wednesday.

John Hickenlooper wins Colorado's Democratic Senate primary

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to face Republican Sen. Cory Gardner in November, overcoming a series of stumbles and beating back a challenge from his left.

Millennial Money: 4 expert tips to get hired from home

Job hunting has always been a little stressful. OK, a lot stressful. A global pandemic certainly hasn’t remedied that.

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Soccer players' union points to racial bias in broadcasts

LONDON (AP) — The soccer players' union in England believes racial bias is evident during broadcasts of matches based on the language used by commentators in European leagues.

Trump faces pressure over Russia bounties to kill US troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump came under growing pressure to respond to allegations that Russia offered bounties for killing American troops in Afghanistan, with Democrats demanding answers and accusing Trump of bowing to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the risk of U.S. soldiers' lives.

Washington likely to seek loan to keep jobless fund solvent

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state could make a request for a federal loan as soon as August or September to secure funds by the end of the year in order to keep its unemployment trust fund solvent as it continues to pay out benefits to those affected by the coronavirus shutdowns, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said Monday.

Patriots hope winning still in fashion for new QB Newton

One is a man of a million fedoras.

The Latest: SKorea weighs listing churches as 'high risk'

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea is considering including religious facilities on the same list with nightclubs, hostess bars and karaoke rooms as “high risk” venues for the spread of COVID-19 following a slew of transmissions tied to church gatherings.

Public health officers have broad powers under law

GRANT COUNTY — Washington state law is clear that health officers, such as Grant County’s Alexander Brzezny, have vast powers to respond to pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak.

Fireworks stands benefit local organizations

MOSES LAKE — Sparklers, of course. And snakes — those long strings that are lit at one end and pop, sparkle and sizzle to the other end.

The Latest: Thailand eases restrictions, reopens schools

BANGKOK — Thailand has further eased COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the reopening of schools and high-risk entertainment venues such as pubs and massage parlors that had been shut since mid-March.

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Royal FFA students take fourth in state agronomy contest

ROYAL CITY — The Royal High School FFA program’s agronomy team took fourth place in the state FFA contest two weeks ago.

Mercedes-Benz prep baseball club started weekend trip strong, finishing 3-2

NAMPA, Idaho — Mercedes-Benz 18U prep baseball club made the trip to Northwest Nazarene University for summer play Thursday through Sunday, going 3-2 over the stretch.

John Hickenlooper wins Colorado's Democratic Senate primary

DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to face Republican Sen. Cory Gardner in November, overcoming a series of stumbles and beating back a challenge from his left.

The Latest: SKorea weighs listing churches as 'high risk'

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea is considering including religious facilities on the same list with nightclubs, hostess bars and karaoke rooms as “high risk” venues for the spread of COVID-19 following a slew of transmissions tied to church gatherings.

Security Council trying again for first COVID-19 resolution

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is trying again to reach agreement on its first resolution on COVID-19 since the coronavirus started circling the global in February, after a lengthy dispute between the U.S. and China over mentioning the World Health Organization.

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Fauci: US 'going in wrong direction' in coronavirus outbreak