Biden's first Cabinet member to lead battered intel agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet and placing the first woman in charge of the nearly two-decade old agency.

Biden's first Cabinet member to lead battered intel agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet and placing the first woman in charge of the nearly two-decade old agency.

Moses Lake girls split double meet with Eastmont, Wenatchee

Moses Lake girls swim & dive team hosted their first meet of the season with visiting Eastmont and Wenatchee at the Tony St. Onge Pool of Dreams at Moses Lake High School on Thursday night.

Legals for March, 18 2021

Aubuike, No. 1 Kansas avoid letdown, rout Oklahoma State

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Udoka Azubuike had 19 points and 16 rebounds, Ochai Agbaji added 15 points, and top-ranked Kansas avoided any chance of a letdown after its high-profile win over Baylor by blowing out Oklahoma State 83-58 on Monday night.

Congresswoman: Science should guide nuclear storage decision

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A member of New Mexico's congressional delegation wants to ensure a “sound and robust” scientific review is done before federal regulators decide whether to sign off on plans for a multibillion-dollar temporary storage facility for spent nuclear fuel.

Raf Simons joining Prada in full creative collaboration

MILAN (AP) — Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons — two of the fashion world's biggest creative names — will collaborate on Prada collections from Spring/Summer 2021 going forward indefinitely, the designers announced Sunday at a news conference on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week.

World powers: 'serious concerns' about Iran's atom program

VIENNA (AP) — The world powers that remain party to the nuclear deal with Iran expressed "serious concerns" Wednesday about Tehran's violations of the pact, while acknowledging that time was running out to find a way to salvage it.

Stock markets pick up after heavy Wall Street rout

Stock markets picked up on Friday after a day of losses in Asia and following Wall Street’s heavy sell-off the day before on worries over a possible second wave of coronavirus cases.

Donation to Serve Moses Lake helps another person in need

MOSES LAKE — Serve Moses Lake Director Brandon LaBonte said the donation of a truck was unexpected.

'Virus-free' Montenegro to open borders, but not to Serbia

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro, the first European country to declare itself free of the coronavirus infection, plans to open its borders to citizens of several European countries except for former ally Serbia — drawing angry reaction from Serbian officials Tuesday.

Impromptu concert rocks Sinkiuse Square

MOSES LAKE — A sunny day, a holiday weekend and a group of musicians heartily tired of being cooped up combined Saturday evening to create an impromptu concert in Sinkiuse Square.

Biden campaign names national voter protection director

DETROIT (AP) — Joe Biden has hired a national director for voter protection, a role his campaign says will focus broadly on voter rights, including the disenfranchisement of people of color amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Virus-free' Montenegro to open borders, but not to Serbia

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro, the first European country to declare itself free of the coronavirus infection, plans to open its borders to citizens of several European countries except for former ally Serbia — drawing angry reaction from Serbian officials Tuesday.

Quotes: Leaguewide reaction to NBA's return-to-play vote

A sampling of reaction from around the NBA on Thursday, after the league's Board of Governors

Quotes: Leaguewide reaction to NBA's return-to-play vote

A sampling of reaction from around the NBA on Thursday, after the league's Board of Governors

Quotes: Leaguewide reaction to NBA's return-to-play vote

A sampling of reaction from around the NBA on Thursday, after the league's Board of Governors

UK on course for 'significant' recession after March slump

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government warned Wednesday of a “significant” recession after official figures showed the economy shrank 2% in the first quarter of the year even though it included just one week of the coronavirus lockdown.

UK on course for 'significant' recession after March slump

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government warned Wednesday of a “significant” recession after official figures showed the economy shrank 2% in the first quarter of the year even though it included just one week of the coronavirus lockdown.

UK on course for 'significant' recession after March slump

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government warned Wednesday of a “significant” recession after official figures showed the economy shrank 2% in the first quarter of the year even though it included just one week of the coronavirus lockdown.