A rare intervention by the US helped seal crucial OPEC deal

NEW YORK (AP) — As demand for fuel plummeted worldwide and the oil industry faced a devastating drop in oil prices, the U.S. took the rare move of stepping into negotiations involving the member countries of OPEC and non-members such as Russia and Mexico, an alliance called OPEC+.

Americans stuck in Africa trying to bring adopted kids home

Stranded in Nigeria for months, a Colorado couple had a rare chance to catch an evacuation flight to the U.S. recently during the coronavirus outbreak. But they refused because they would have had to leave behind their adopted daughter, who has yet to get a U.S. visa.

Legals for April, 15 2020

In nod to governors, Trump walks back total authority claim

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s open to some states “reopening” before federal social distancing guidelines expire at the end of month, as he appeared to back off his claim of absolute authority to decide when the time was right to act.

UN Colombia envoy: ex-combatants making masks amid pandemic

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Colombia said Tuesday that former combatants are now making face masks to respond to the new coronavirus pandemic, but COVID-19 hasn’t stopped violence against social leaders, human rights defenders and ex-fighters despite a nationwide stay-at-home order.

Royal City makes changes in light of COVID-19

ROYAL CITY — Along with other cities in the area, the Royal City Council passed a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19, during a regular, call-in meeting on Tuesday, April 7. The resolution follows a proclamation issued by Mayor Kent Andersen on March 18.

Othello council approves subdivision water hookup

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday approved providing water from the city’s new irrigation system to the final phase of the Sandstone subdivision at a cost of $36,171 to the city.

The Latest: China reports 46 new virus cases, 10 domestic

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

K9 Chief will not return to duty

MOSES LAKE - K9 Chief will not be returning to service, Moses Lake police chief Kevin Fuhr said at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The Latest: Singapore makes wearing masks outside mandatory

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Arizona governor eyes reopening economy 'when it's safe'

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he’s beginning discussions about how to ease up on the social distancing requirements that have left businesses closed and a record number of workers jobless.

The Latest: South Korea reports 27 new cases of coronavirus

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The Latest: South Koreans head to polls amid coronavirus

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Arizona governor eyes re-opening economy 'when it's safe'

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he’s beginning discussions about how to ease up on the social distancing requirements that have left businesses closed and a record number of workers jobless.

Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s open to some states “reopening” before federal social distancing guidelines expire at the end of month, as he appeared to back off his claim of absolute authority to decide when the time was right to act.

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The Latest: Trump halts US payments to WHO

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Gov. highlights state efforts to fight virus

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Former combatants in Colombia making face masks

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

'We don’t have a king': Backlash at Trump's authority claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — Invoking the movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that objections by governors to his claim of absolute authority over when to lift guidelines aimed at fighting