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Tribal project farmers in Hot Springs protest fee increase amid diminishing water supply
Farmers in the Hot Springs area of Sanders County are protesting their third fee increase from the Flathead Indian…
Iran's army sets up hospital in capital as virus toll climbs
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced another 144 deaths from the coronavirus on Friday and said thousands more were in critical condition as the military complet…
Europol: Criminals exploit virus crisis as fresh opportunity
PARIS (AP) — Criminals are preying on a fearful public and disrupting the provision of medical care during the coronavirus pandemic by selling counterfeit prod…
Texas man jailed for online threats against Nancy Pelosi
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A Texas man faces federal charges after he made online posts threatening Democrats, including U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, auth…
New playbook: Women rising through NFL ranks at many levels
NEW YORK (AP) — Sophia Lewin was 12 years old when she told her father about her career goal: coaching football.
Little signs bill loosening restrictions on concealed carry
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Visitors to Idaho 18 and over who can legally possess firearms will be allowed to carry a concealed handgun without a permit or training within city limits under legislation signed into law by G…
Idaho governor OKs bill outlawing abortion if Roe reversed
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation making abortion a crime in Idaho if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Roe v. Wade decision that legalizing the procedure nationwide.
Venezuela's only telecoms satellite is lost in space
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Venezuela’s only telecommunications satellite has veered off its orbit and stopped working, creating a logistical headache for the cash…
US consumer spending up modest 0.2% in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending by a modest amount in February but the expectation is that spending will be hit hard in coming months refl…
Political turmoil in Kabul dogs negotiations with Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After months of deliberation, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday announced his 21-member team to negotiate peace with the Taliba…
Federal prisons struggle to combat growing COVID-19 fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — When a federal correction officer geared up for duty recently at a Florida prison complex, he added an N95 mask amid coronavirus fears. He ha…
Mack Days fishing tourney postponed
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council has decided to postpone the Spring Mack Days fishing tournament following Gov. Steve Bullock’s stay-at-home order issued Thursday.
Roys announces bid to succeed Risser in Wisconsin Senate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former state representative who ran for both Congress and governor is now seeking to replace retiring state Sen. Fred Risser in the Wisconsin Senate.
Tokyo closes cherry blossom parks to slow spread of virus
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, but flower viewing has come to an abrupt halt in Tokyo because of the coronavirus.
Consumer spending edges up slight 0.2% in February but declines expected as virus spreads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer spending edges up slight 0.2% in February but declines expected as virus spreads.
Police: Longview, Washington, company scammed out of $160K
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A Longview, Washington, wireless network supplier lost $160,000 of equipment to someone suspected of posing as an international construction company, according to a police report.