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Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL
President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day i…
Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom
SEATTLE (AP) — Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has been easy to ignore the fact that more than 60,000 people have recovered from th…
A hospitalized Weinstein 'has not given up,' his lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — A day after receiving a 23-year prison term in his New York City rape case, Harvey Weinstein was in medical and legal limbo on Thursday but ind…
Global concert industry in flux as coronavirus spreads
NEW YORK (AP) — Multi-platinum rock band Third Eye Blind had never canceled a tour, even when its members “all had salmonella poisoning and we were all green a…
Foxx touts record as Smollett case engulfs Illinois primary
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago mom Rya Smith has no doubts about backing the top prosecutor in the nation's second-biggest county for another term, even while acknowle…
Mortgage rates mixed this week after hitting all-time lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates were mixed this week after hitting all-time lows last week amid anxiety over risks to the economy from the deep…
Congress shutting US Capitol, House and Senate office buildings to public until April 1 in reaction to coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress shutting US Capitol, House and Senate office buildings to public until April 1 in reaction to coronavirus.
House Democrats' virus bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have unveiled an ambitious measure to provide free testing for the coronavirus, paid sick leave and strengthened unemployment…
US wholesale prices fall 0.6%, biggest decline in 5 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.6% in February, the biggest decline in five years, led by a sharp drop in energy costs.
Governor bans large gatherings in greater Seattle area
SEATTLE (AP) — Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people i…
Claims for jobless benefits drop by 4,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance fell last week for a second straight week, an indication that the coronavirus had not yet hit the labor market in a major way.
US wholesale prices drop 0.6% in February, biggest decline in 5 years, led by falling energy
WASHINGTON (AP) — US wholesale prices drop 0.6% in February, biggest decline in 5 years, led by falling energy.
Applications for unemployment benefits drop by 4,000, indicating virus impacts not showing up yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — Applications for unemployment benefits drop by 4,000, indicating virus impacts not showing up yet.
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic
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Washington St. faces ASU in Pac-12 quarters
Washington State (16-16, 7-12) vs. No. 3 seed Arizona State (20-11, 11-8)
California governor: No large gatherings due to coronavirus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged an end to gatherings of more than 250 people to counter the spread of new coronavirus, a move he s…