Galesburg, an American crossroad, tunes out feuding Congress

GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Pickup trucks and cars rumble north across East Main Street's railroad tracks into Galesburg, Illinois, past the red-brick Lindstrom's appliances building that has occupied the same corner for more than 100 years.

The Latest: New Zealand gives tentative OK for 2nd vaccine

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand medical regulators have approved use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, after earlier in the year approving the Pfizer vaccine.

Global COVID-19 deaths hit 4 million amid rush to vaccinate

The global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 4 million Wednesday as the crisis increasingly becomes a race between the vaccine and the highly contagious delta variant.

Adams' win in NYC latest in surge for moderate Democrats

NEW YORK (AP) — The triumph of a moderate Democrat in the mayoral primary in deep blue New York City appears to accelerate a recent trend of some of the party’s most fervent voters breaking away from its most progressive candidates.

Haitian leader's killing draws condemnation, calls for calm

The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has drawn shock and condemnation from leaders around the world, along with calls for calm and unity in Haiti.

A leader remembered: Moses Lake, Confederated Colville Tribes unveil new banners honoring Chief Moses downtown

Before the mural of Chief Moses on his horse and the basalt pillars of Sinkiuse Square in downtown Moses Lake, the Downtown Moses Lake Association, along with leaders of the city of Moses Lake and The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, unveiled six new banners titled “In honor of Chief Moses, our city’s namesake.”

Mattawa reaches agreement with city’s former police chief

The Mattawa City Council approved and ratified Mattawa Mayor Maggie Celaya’s settlement agreement with former police chief Joe Harris during a city council meeting Thursday.

More than just a blast: Folks relish Freedom Fest, being together

MOSES LAKE — When asked about what the Fourth of July means, Moses Lake Freedom Fest attendees listed many different responses: honoring service members, celebrating the country, barbecues, fishing, swimming, having fun and, most of all, freedom.

Othello water test project continues

OTHELLO — After about three months, most of the water pumped from an irrigation canal, treated and then pumped into the aquifer serving the city of Othello is staying put, which could give residents more water, if needed, if all goes as planned.

Basketball, volleyball return to Othello’s Independence Day celebration

OTHELLO — After a long absence, volleyball and three-on-three basketball returned to the Othello Independence Day celebration Saturday.

Beyond DC partisanship, Warnock makes broad pitch in Ga.

SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) — On Capitol Hill, Sen. Raphael Warnock assails Republicans’ push for tighter voting rules as “Jim Crow in new clothes,” while his campaign operation blasts emails bemoaning dire risks to democracy.

Israel looks to renew law that keeps out Palestinian spouses

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's parliament was set to vote Monday on whether to renew a temporary law first enacted in 2003 that bars Arab citizens of Israel from extending citizenship or even residency to spouses from the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance between fighting crime and ending racial injustice in policing.

The Latest: COVID-19 cases grow in hard-hit area of Missouri

MISSION, Kan. — The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients jumped by nearly 27% over the Fourth of July weekend in a hard-hit area of Missouri where immunization rates are low, leading to a temporary ventilator shortfall and a public call for help from respiratory therapists.

New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Climate activists and their Democratic allies in Congress are pressing with renewed urgency for huge investments to slow global warming, after a bipartisan infrastructure plan cut out some of President Joe Biden’s key climate initiatives.

Israel blocks law that keeps out Palestinian spouses

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament early on Tuesday failed to renew a law that bars Arab citizens from extending citizenship or residency rights to spouses from the occupied West Bank and Gaza, in a tight vote that raised doubts about the viability of the country’s new coalition government.

In hunt for infrastructure deal, every Dem has leverage

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a crucial moment for Democrats, party leaders are hunting for a sweet spot that would satisfy their rival moderate and progressive wings on legislation to finance

Galesburg, an American crossroad, tunes out feuding Congress

GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Pickup trucks and cars rumble north across East Main Street's railroad tracks into Galesburg, Illinois, past the red-brick Lindstrom's appliances building that has occupied the same corner for more than 100 years.

The Latest: New Zealand gives tentative OK for 2nd vaccine

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand medical regulators have approved use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, after earlier in the year approving the Pfizer vaccine.

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