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June 16, 2021 5:27 a.m.

The Latest: Putin hopes for 'productive' meeting with Biden

GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked President Joe Biden and expressed wishes for a “productive” meeting as the two kicked off their meeting in Geneva Wednesday.

June 16, 2021 5:03 a.m.

Face to face: Biden, Putin meet for long-anticipated summit

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have opened their face-to-face talks Wednesday at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion, a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time low.

June 16, 2021 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: Biden and Putin open summit with a handshake

GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA — President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are starting their diplomatic talks in Geneva.

June 16, 2021 4:39 a.m.

The Latest: Biden arrives at venue for summit with Putin

GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA -- President Joe Biden has arrived at the 18th-century manor house in Geneva where he’ll hold high-profile talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Othello Police Department starts neighborhood watch program

OTHELLO — The Othello Police Department has started a program designed to encourage neighbors to work together, look out for each other and help reduce crime.

June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Mattawa Civil Service to have own budget fund

MATTAWA — The Mattawa Civil Service Committee has been approved to have its own spending fund of $2,130 for 2021.

June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Challenges possible in police chief firing appeal

MATTAWA — Attorneys for the city of Mattawa and former Mattawa Police Chief Joe Harris have until June 21 to file requests to disqualify Mattawa Civil Service commissioners who are scheduled to hear an appeal of Harris’ firing.

June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Quincy names new high school assistant principal

QUINCY – Quincy School District announced last week the selection of Elizabeth Averill as assistant principal at Quincy High School.

June 16, 2021 1 a.m.

Newhouse schedules mobile office visit

Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., plans “mobile office hours” in Washington’s 4th Congressional District in June, including a stop in Quincy: 10 a.m. to noon, June 23, at Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from the European Union.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Biden administration pushes plan to combat domestic terror

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it will enhance its analysis of threats from domestic terrorists, including the sharing of intelligence within law enforcement agencies, and will work with tech companies to eliminate terrorist content online as part of a nationwide strategy to combat

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Panic attacks highlight stress at shelters for migrant kids

Paramedics were called regularly to treat children suffering from panic attacks so severe their hands would constrict into balls and their bodies would shake. The outbursts often occurred after other children were taken away to be reunited with families, dashing the hopes of those left behind at the largest emergency shelter set up by the Biden administration to hold minors who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border alone.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

The Latest: Biden pays tribute at NATO’s 9/11 memorial

The Latest on the NATO summit taking place in Brussels:

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Face to face: Biden, Putin ready for long-anticipated summit

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin sit down Wednesday for their

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Myanmar puts Suu Kyi on trial on charges critics call bogus

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on trial Monday on charges that many observers say are an attempt by the junta that deposed her to eliminate her as a political force, erase the country’s democratic gains and cement the military’s power.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin

GENEVA (AP) — Fresh from supportive summits with allies, Joe Biden declared himself ready Tuesday to take on Russia’s Vladimir Putin in far more confrontational talks — a climactic finish to the most important week of meetings in his young presidency.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Army leader defended the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment and that senior military leaders had determined beforehand that the military had “no role” in determining the outcome of an election.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Biden rallies NATO support ahead of confrontation with Putin

BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first appearance at a NATO summit since taking office to call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to step back from provocative actions targeting the U.S. and its allies on Monday. NATO leaders joined the United States in formally accusing Moscow and Beijing of malign actions.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Biden elevates energetic critic of Big Tech as top regulator

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday installed an energetic critic of Big Tech as a top federal regulator at a time when the industry is under intense pressure from Congress, regulators and state attorneys general.

June 16, 2021 12:09 a.m.

US intel report warns of more violence by QAnon followers

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal intelligence report warns that adherents of QAnon, the conspiracy theory embraced by some in the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, could target Democrats and other political opponents for more violence as the movement's false prophecies increasingly fail to come true.