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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 5:03 a.m.

EU leader: We want trade deal with UK but not at any price

LONDON (AP) —

October 16, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Election 2020 Today: Trump, Biden spar from afar; vote surge

Here’s what’s

October 16, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Twitter changes hacked content rules after Biden story furor

Twitter said late Thursday it was changing its policy on hacked content after an outcry about its handling of an

October 16, 2020 4:27 a.m.

UK leader: EU must make 'fundamental' change in Brexit talks

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that the U.K. must prepare for a no-deal break with the European Union unless there is a “fundamental” change of position from the bloc, as the two sides swapped blame for failing to strike a deal with just weeks until the end-of-year deadline.

October 16, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Philippines says it will defend oil search in disputed seas

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines is ready to defend the oil and gas exploration it has decided to resume in its internationally recognized waters in the disputed South China Sea and will not cede that right to any nation, the energy chief said Friday.

October 16, 2020 4:13 a.m.

Racial tensions rise in South Africa over farm killing

SENEKAL, South Africa (AP) —

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.

China defends Confucius Institutes now under fire from US

BEIJING (AP) — Following scathing political attacks from the Trump administration, China on Friday defended its Confucius Institutes as apolitical facilitators of cultural and language exchange.

October 16, 2020 3:30 a.m.

More questions on human rights for Beijing Winter Olympics

Zumretay Arkin posed a question in a recent on-line meeting with Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., the prominent International Olympic Committee member who oversees preparations for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

October 16, 2020 3:03 a.m.

UK fines British Airways for failures in 2018 data hack

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s information commissioner has fined British Airways 20 million pounds ($25 million) for failing to protect personal data for some 400,000 customers, the largest fine the agency has ever issued.

October 16, 2020 2:30 a.m.

Guinea's president, 82, seeks to prolong rule in Sunday vote

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinean President Alpha Conde, 82, is seeking a third term in office Sunday, insisting his attempt to prolong his rule does not make him a dictator even as opposition protesters slam his candidacy as an illegal power grab.

October 16, 2020 2:03 a.m.

UK chides EU but says gaps to Brexit trade deal are narrow

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s foreign minister said Friday that there are only narrow differences remaining in trade talks between the U.K. and the European Union, but insisted the bloc must show more “flexibility” if it wants to make a deal.

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.

Othello to start on-campus instruction Nov. 3

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

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Tobacco tax and campaign contributions on Oregon's ballot

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two measures the Oregon Legislature placed on the Nov. 3 ballot for Oregonians to vote on include limiting campaign contributions and increasing tax on cigarettes, as well as creating a tax on electronic cigarettes.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Saban still asymptomatic, but sidelined for Alabama-Georgia

Nick Saban won’t be allowed to coach No. 2 Alabama from home against third-ranked Georgia per NCAA guidelines, and also can't be in the stadium while testing positive for COVID-19.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: Idaho

Recent editorials from Idaho newspapers: