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October 16, 2020 7:03 a.m.

US industrial production fell a sharp 0.6% in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production fell 0.6% in September, the weakest showing since spring and a sign that the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession may be faltering just as confirmed viral infections are resurging in much of the country.

October 16, 2020 6:06 a.m.

Thai PM refuses to resign, police crack down on protesters

BANGKOK (AP) — Riot police in Thailand cracked down on thousands of student-led protesters who rallied Friday in the capital in defiance of a strict state of emergency, while the prime minister rejected calls for his resignation.

October 16, 2020 5:06 a.m.

Thai PM rejects calls to resign, faces renewed protests

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's prime minister rejected calls for his resignation Friday, while his government failed to stop student-led protesters from rallying again in the capital in defiance of a strict state of emergency.

October 16, 2020 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: US testing 3 drugs to tamp down coronavirus

WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials are launching a new study testing three drugs to tamp down an overactive response by the immune system that can cause severe illness or death in people with COVID-19.

October 16, 2020 4:13 a.m.

Malaysia's Anwar grilled by police over bid to become PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was grilled by police on Thursday over his bid to oust the government, in what he called “political harassment" to thwart his attempt.

October 16, 2020 4:13 a.m.

China rapidly expands use of experimental COVID-19 vaccines

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is rapidly increasing the number of people receiving its experimental coronavirus vaccines, with a city offering one to the general public and a biotech company providing another free to students going abroad.

October 16, 2020 4:03 a.m.

The Latest: Curfew comes into force in French cities

PARIS — French restaurants, cinemas and theaters are trying to figure out how to survive a new curfew aimed at stemming the flow of record new virus infections.

October 16, 2020 3:30 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls

October 16, 2020 3:09 a.m.

Thai PM rejects calls to resign, braces for renewed protest

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's prime minister rejected calls for his resignation Friday as his government stepped up efforts to stop student-led protesters from rallying in the capital for a second day in defiance of a strict state of emergency.

October 16, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Virologist: Milan surge spreading to at-risk populations

MILAN (AP) — Italy has two weeks to stop the rising rate of transmission of coronavirus or it risks “following in the footsteps" of European neighbors where exponential spreads have ushered back harsh restrictions, a virologist on the front lines says.

October 16, 2020 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: Germany sees 7,000 new infections for first time

BERLIN — Germany has confirmed more than 7,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time, its second consecutive daily record.

October 16, 2020 1 a.m.

George officials looking for new library property

The NCW Libraries system will be sending its bookmobile to George while city officials finalize plans for a temporary location for the library.

Patricia Delores Smart
October 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Patricia Delores Smart

Patricia (Pat) Smart was born in Veradale, Washington, on March 25, 1929, to Charles David Jenkins and Clara Bell (Barger) Jenkins.

Moses Lake School District officials answer questions about new high school
October 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Moses Lake School District officials answer questions about new high school

Site preparation should begin in about a month for the new high school in Moses Lake.

October 16, 2020 1 a.m.

Othello to start on-campus instruction Nov. 3

Some Othello students will begin limited on-campus instruction Nov. 3.

October 16, 2020 12:30 a.m.

2 charged with endangering queen as Thai protests continue

BANGKOK (AP) — Authorities in Thailand have filed the most severe charges yet in connection with ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations, charging two men under an article of the law covering violence against the queen.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

As football opens, Wisconsin's other fall athletes must wait

Wisconsin’s football team is practicing amid a pandemic knowing the start of its season is only a week away. Members of the Badgers’ other fall sports teams have no choice but to be more patient.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

NEW YORK (AP) — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the Broadway community took the first steps to celebrate a pandemic-shortened season that upended the theater world.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Canadian police identify man who killed girl 36 years ago

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian police announced Thursday that they have identified the person who killed a 9-year-old girl 36 years ago — a slaying for which another man was wrongly convicted in a case that drew national attention.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 3 Georgia takes center stage in SEC

Here are things to watch in Week 4 in the Southeastern Conference: