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February 15, 2020 5:30 p.m.

Oilman, former Texas governor candidate Williams dies at 88

DALLAS (AP) — Clayton Williams, a colorful Texas oilman and philanthropist whose 1990 run for governor was derailed after joking about rape and acknowledging he went a year without paying income taxes, has died. He was 88.

February 15, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Livestock disease found in elk in Montana's Ruby Mountains

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — State officials say the livestock disease brucellosis has been found in elk in southwestern Montana’s Ruby Mountains, the latest evidence that the disease continues to slowly spread among wildlife in the Yellowstone region.

February 15, 2020 12:30 a.m.

Ranching on high alert: Rancher takes steps to repel wolves

ANATONE, Wash. (AP) — With a .25-06 rifle cradled in the crook of his left elbow, Jay Holzmiller used his right arm to sweep a spotlight across his pasture, checking his cows and looking for wolves.

February 15, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Virus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals

BEIJING (AP) — China cracked down on the sale of exotic species after an outbreak of a new virus in 2002 was linked to markets selling live animals. The germ turned out to be a coronavirus that caused SARS.

February 14, 2020 12:05 p.m.

Marlins could be above average at catcher, at least

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Cervelli says he’s fully recovered from his latest concussion, and Jorge Alfaro says he’s feeling fitter after a winter spent working on the farm and running sprints.

February 14, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Virus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals

BEIJING (AP) — China cracked down on the sale of exotic species after an outbreak of a new virus in 2002 was linked to markets selling live animals. The germ turned out to be a coronavirus that caused SARS.

February 14, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Amazon's Catholics mull church future after pope's letter

Roman Catholic priests, deacons and bishops across the Amazon voiced surprise, resignation and reluctant acceptance of Pope Francis'

February 13, 2020 10:05 p.m.

Virus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals

BEIJING (AP) — China cracked down on the sale of exotic species after an outbreak of a new virus in 2002 was linked to markets selling live animals. The germ turned out to be a coronavirus that caused SARS.

February 13, 2020 3:05 p.m.

Amazon's Catholics mull church future after pope's letter

Roman Catholic priests, deacons and bishops across the Amazon voiced surprise, resignation and reluctant acceptance of Pope Francis'

February 13, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Asian carp roundup in Kentucky opens new front in battle

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Like a slow-motion, underwater cattle drive, wildlife officials in a half-dozen aluminum boats used pulses of electricity and sound on a recent gray morning to herd schools of Asian carp toward 1,000-foot-long (305 meters) nets.

February 12, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Asian carp roundup in Kentucky opens new front in battle

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Like a slow-motion, underwater cattle drive, wildlife officials in a half-dozen aluminum boats used pulses of electricity and sound on a recent gray morning to herd schools of Asian carp toward 1,000-foot-long (305 meters) nets.

February 11, 2020 10:30 p.m.

Asian carp roundup in Kentucky opens new front in battle

GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) — Like a slow-motion, underwater cattle drive, wildlife officials in a half-dozen aluminum boats used pulses of electricity and sound on a recent gray morning to herd schools of Asian carp toward 1,000-foot-long (305 meters) nets.

February 9, 2020 9:45 p.m.

Audit claims misappropriation of funds at Washington Beef Commission

RENTON — A Washington Beef Commission employee resigned in August 2018, and the King County prosecutor is reviewing possible charges after the employee allegedly misappropriated $35,007 from the commission. The Washington Auditor’s Office released a report on the allegations Thursday.

February 9, 2020 4:05 a.m.

Israel blocks Palestinian exports in escalating trade crisis

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military blocked Palestinian agricultural exports on Sunday in the latest escalation of a monthslong trade war that comes amid fears of renewed violence as well.

February 9, 2020 3:05 a.m.

Israel blocks Palestinian export in escalating trade crisis

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military blocked Palestinian agricultural exports on Sunday in the latest escalation of a monthslong trade war that comes amid fears of renewed violence as well.

February 6, 2020 2:35 p.m.

Audit: Missouri Sen. Hawley used state vehicle for politics

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley made campaign stops while traveling in a state vehicle during his time as Missouri's attorney general, an audit released Thursday found.

Irma Alene Mercer
February 6, 2020 8:41 a.m.

Irma Alene Mercer

May 20, 1922 – December 3, 2019

An apron for every woman in the family
February 5, 2020 5:31 p.m.

An apron for every woman in the family

MOSES LAKE — Bonnie Byington’s apron project was something fun in a tough year.

Irma Alene Mercer
February 4, 2020 8:15 p.m.

Irma Alene Mercer

May 20, 1922 – December 3, 2019

January 30, 2020 12:35 a.m.

The guillotine: Brexit ends election roles for expat Britons

SAINT-MARTIAL-SUR-ISOP, France (AP) — For many Britons living in towns and villages across Europe, the stroke of midnight Friday will mean losing the right to vote and run for office, with Brexit acting as an electoral guillotine on those privileges.