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Stocks waver in early trading as investors wait on Congress
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wobbling between small gains and losses in early trading on Wall Street as investors try to hold on to optimism that Congress will finally deliver on a long-awaited aid package for the economy. The S&P 500 was little changed after the first few minutes of trading Friday, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 0.1%. Major U.S. indexes coasted to record high levels a day earlier. Late Thursday the head of the Food and Drug Administration said that his agency will move to quickly authorize the second vaccine to fight the pandemic, hours after it won the endorsement of an advisory panel.
Shutdown deadline looms over COVID-19 relief talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a key issue proving difficult to resolve, a midnight government shutdown loomed ominously closer Friday though congressional negotiators seemed tantalizingly close to agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. An air of exhausted frustration infused the Capitol.
Demand is low for COVID-19 antibody drugs but shortages loom
U.S. health officials are seeing an astonishing lack of demand for COVID-19 medicines that may help keep infected people out of the hospital, drugs they rushed out to states over the past few weeks as deaths set new records.
Turkish philanthropist on trial for alleged failed coup ties
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish philanthropist businessman and human rights defender denied accusations of espionage and attempting to overthrow the government in connection with a failed coup four years ago, telling a court on Friday that he opposes all efforts to take over power by force.
China's leaders say tech growth top priority amid US tension
BEIJING (AP) — China's ruling Communist Party called Friday for faster technology development to increase the country's economic independence amid tensions with Washington that have disrupted access to computer chips and other high-tech components.
AP ROAD TRIP: Amid American rancor, a dash of Utah Nice
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In one of the most corrosive presidential campaigns in recent American history, amid the political denunciations and slanders of an excruciating year, Utah’s top candidates for governor made a television commercial together.
Global stock markets edge up on US stimulus hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures mostly edged higher Friday on optimism over economic stimulus and coronavirus vaccine development despite a spike in U.S. unemployment claims.
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Ethiopia offers reward for rebellious leaders of Tigray
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ethiopia is offering a reward of more than $250,000 for information on the whereabouts of Tigray’s rebellious leaders who fled the regional capital Mekele three weeks ago.
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST
US experts debate: Who should be next in line for vaccine?
Japan councilwomen says ouster shows gender bias in politics
TOKYO (AP) — A councilwoman who was ousted from the town assembly in a famous Japanese hot springs resort after accusing the mayor of sexual assault said Friday her case highlights the problems of male-dominated small town politics in which women are often silenced.
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Global stocks lower after Wall St. record on stimulus hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures were mostly lower Friday after Wall Street hit a new high on optimism over economic stimulus and coronavirus vaccine development despite a spike in U.S. unemployment claims.
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Columbia Basin wrestlers continue success at club level with season on hold
Local high school wrestlers find time on the mat with the season on hold at the club level, making trips to tournaments in Iowa, Arizona and Oklahoma.
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Iran builds at underground nuclear facility amid US tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the U.S. over its atomic program, according to satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's book 'Persist' to come out in April
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a book coming out about six key experiences and perspectives. The title should be familiar to those who have followed the Massachusetts Democrat's career: “Persist.”
AP Breakthrough Entertainer Sarah Cooper: TikTok to Netflix
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The video couldn’t have been simpler: A woman in her apartment, lip-syncing audio of President Donald Trump as he expounded on possible coronavirus treatments.