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July 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

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.

July 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Jill Biden's travels show range of missions and emotions

PHOENIX (AP) — After wrapping up a hectic, two-day swing through Dallas, Houston and Phoenix to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, Jill Biden didn’t relax on the four-hour flight back to Washington.

July 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

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.

July 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

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.

July 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Migrant kids play, watch TV in what US calls 'model' shelter

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Teenage boys chased down soccer balls on grassy fields. Dormitory beds were organized into small pods with a TV in each section. Some kids laid on the cots reading, while others played cards nearby with caseworkers.

July 5, 2021 2:09 p.m.

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.

July 5, 2021 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: Germany eases some travel restrictions

BERLIN — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some other countries that were imposed because of the rise of the more contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.

July 5, 2021 10:30 a.m.

The Latest: England prepares to lift face mask requirement

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson says people in England will no longer be required by law to wear face masks in indoor public spaces and to keep at least 1 meter (3 feet) apart as soon as later this month.

July 5, 2021 10:03 a.m.

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.

July 5, 2021 9:36 a.m.

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.

July 5, 2021 9:36 a.m.

The Latest: Germany looks to increase vaccine rates

BERLIN — Germany’s disease control center says the country should aim to vaccinate 85% of people ages 12-59 and 90% of people over 60 to prevent the delta variant causing a strong resurgence of coronavirus cases this autumn and winter.

July 5, 2021 7:03 a.m.

The Latest: Some Spanish regions reinstate nightlife curbs

MADRID — Some regions in Spain are reinstating nightlife restrictions only weeks after dropping them, part of an attempt to stem a spiraling number of coronavirus infections among unvaccinated young people.

July 5, 2021 6:09 a.m.

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.

July 5, 2021 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: Sputnik V trials among 12-17s start in Moscow

Early trials of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine among children ages 12 to 17 have started in Moscow, city officials said Monday.

Freedom Fest: Moses Lake celebrates
July 5, 2021 1:07 a.m.

Freedom Fest: Moses Lake celebrates

Putting on a Freedom Fest this year wasn’t guaranteed until about four weeks ago.

Moses Lake OKs plan for transportation
July 5, 2021 1:05 a.m.

Moses Lake OKs plan for transportation

The Moses Lake City Council recently approved the Transportation Improvement Program, a six-year plan including new pavement, intersection studies, several road rechannelization propositions, new trails and more.

Melvin Lee Neal
July 5, 2021 1 a.m.

Melvin Lee Neal

Melvin Lee Neal was born Nov. 29, 1937 in Mason City (now called Coulee Dam), Washington, to Everett and Elouise Neal.

On the right track: Record number of riders out for Moses Lake BMX at weekend races
July 5, 2021 1 a.m.

On the right track: Record number of riders out for Moses Lake BMX at weekend races

Moses Lake BMX hosted a record number of riders for Gold Cup and Washington State Cup series events June 26-27 at the Moses Lake BMX Track.

July 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Tax law experts see 'strong' case against Trump Org. CFO

NEW YORK (AP) — Companies give perks to their employees all the time. Many top executives at Fortune 500 companies have access to a corporate jet for personal use, a company apartment, or an expense account for fancy meals. Even lower-level employees regularly get access to perks like tuition reimbursement or cash to join a gym.

July 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

TAKEAWAYS: Trump's safe for now, but company's in hot water

NEW YORK (AP) — With