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7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year

The convenience giant has closed hundreds of underperforming locations over the years, and the latest cuts arrive as higher prices strain consumers worldwide. The U.S. and Israel's war against Iran has especially rattled energy markets, with drivers now facing soaring gas prices.

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Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 275 points, or 0.6%, as of 1:30 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq …

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Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of US-Iran talks. Two U.S. officials said Monday that discussions were still underway …

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Election officials remind voters about envelope birth year requirement

As the ballots for the May 5 school and special district election are mailed this week, election officials are reminding …

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Internet romance results in criminal fraud allegation

The court filing alleges Eglise-Beam convinced the...

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Libby Loggers tennis splits with Bigfork

The boys team claimed a 6-1 win while the Bigfork girls were 6-1 winners.

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Aspen Orr leads Troy effort at Dave Tripp Memorial

On the boys side, Gillespie paced Troy with a runner-up finish in the triple jump...

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Libby athletes bring home gold at Lake Pend Oreille Invitational

Farmer led the way for the Libby girls in the distance events, winning the 800 meters in 2:23.86 and the …

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Loggers baseball split weekend slate, fall to Bigfork before topping Noxon

The Loggers hosted Eureka Monday and will host Columbia Falls Thursday.

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Libby softball splits games, dominates Whitefish before falling to Columbia Falls

Libby opened with a commanding 15-0 victory over Whitefish on April 9...

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Federal court denies efforts to loosen Lake Koocanusa selenium standards

The April 9 ruling upholds the lake-specific standard of 0.8 micrograms of selenium per liter of water...

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Lincoln Co. gets Major Disaster Declaration for federal $

According to an April 10 press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pres. Donald Trump recently signed the requests …

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Family drama

QUINCY — The Biblical story of Joseph will come to life in song this weekend, as Quincy Valley Allied Arts …

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