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UN: 94,000 Yemenis displaced since January; clashes in south
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The U.N. refugee agency announced on Thursday that fighting has forced more than 94,000 to flee their homes in war-torn Yemen since January, a grim statistic reflecting the devastation brought on by the civil war in the Arab world’s most impoverished country.
The Latest: Martinsville Speedway to host food giveaway
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
US Olympic leaders: no need for decision yet on Tokyo Games
DENVER (AP) — Leaders of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee are sticking closely to the IOC's position that it remains too early for drastic decisions, even as calls grow for postponing the Tokyo Games because of the coronavirus.
Major Waikiki hotel temporarily closing amid virus outbreak
HONOLULU (AP) — One of Waikiki's largest hotels said Friday that it will close for at least the next few weeks in response to the coronavirus.
'This is theft': Sacramento cleans up after protests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three consecutive nights of protests in Sacramento over the killing of George Floyd have left nearly two-thirds of downtown properties damaged, a setback for California's rejuvenated capital city that has used an influx of new development anchored by a new NBA arena to shed its “cow town” reputation.
Lawmaker-elect denies wrongdoing over 'comfort women' funds
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A prominent South Korean activist who was recently elected to the National Assembly denied on Friday that she misused public donations for Korean survivors of Japanese wartime sexual slavery.
Hong Kong leader says security law not a threat to freedoms
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that national security legislation proposed by China's legislature will not threaten the semi-autonomous territory's civil rights, despite widespread criticism of the move as an encroachment on freedom of speech and assembly.
Officer accused in black man's death involved in 3 shootings
A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of them fatal, and nearly 20 complaints.
Officer accused in Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people
A white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck opened fire on two people during his 19-year career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.
Senate panel advances McConnell ally for DC appeals court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of a 38-year-old judge and ally of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to serve on a federal appeals court, despite Democrats’ objections that he’s inexperienced and biased against the Obama health care law.
Agency cites 'staggering' cost of reining in US wild horses
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal land managers say it will take two decades and cost more than $1 billion over the first six years alone to slash wild horse populations to sustainable levels necessary to protect U.S. rangeland.
Agency cites 'staggering' cost of reining in US wild horses
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal land managers say it will take two decades and cost more than $1 billion over the first six years alone to slash wild horse populations to sustainable levels necessary to protect U.S. rangeland.
Agency cites 'staggering' cost of reining in US wild horses
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal land managers say it will take two decades and cost more than $1 billion over the first six years alone to slash wild horse populations to sustainable levels necessary to protect U.S. rangeland.
Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Teachers union president is 'all in' on full fall reopening
The president of the American Federation of Teachers said Thursday there should be a
Teachers union president is 'all in' on full fall reopening
The president of the American Federation of Teachers said Thursday there should be a
Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Overtime flexibility or worker rights? SB 5476 looks at flexible overtime rules for ag workers
OLYMPIA- Senator Curtis King, R-Yakima, introduced Senate Bill 5476 which will grant agricultural employers the flexibility to select up to 12 weeks in a calendar year, during which they can employ workers for up to 50 hours per week without triggering overtime pay requirements.
BIAW sees a mixed bag of industry successes, frustrations from WA Legislative Session
TUMWATER – While Washington’s housing crisis continues to linger, the Washington Legislative Session for 2024 session brought mixed results for housing costs in Washington, according to a press release from the Building Industry Association of Washington.