Bank of Mexico cuts key interest rate quarter-point to 7%

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 7% on Thursday, seeking to stimulate an economy that entered into recession last year.

Carter Center chooses US AID leader as its new executive

ATLANTA (AP) — A human rights organization founded by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, has appointed a new chief executive.

Bank of Mexico cuts key interest rate quarter-point to 7%

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 7% on Thursday, seeking to stimulate an economy that entered into recession last year.

Ukraine and separatists to pull back troops from a new area

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Ukrainian negotiators and Russia-backed separatists on Wednesday agreed on another area to disengage their troops in eastern Ukraine.

South China cleaning up from floods but more rain on the way

BEIJING (AP) — Parts of southern China still cleaning up Thursday from floods that have left at least 20 people dead or missing are forecast to be hit with more rain over coming days.

South China cleaning up from floods but more rain on the way

BEIJING (AP) — Parts of southern China still cleaning up Thursday from floods that have left at least 20 people dead or missing are forecast to be hit with more rain over coming days.

Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey prepared to lift many remaining coronavirus restrictions, including the suspension of domestic flights.

U.S. stocks rise as Wall Street's winning streak grows to four days

U.S. markets have a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, closing on Thursday and opening for shorter hours on Friday.

Investing in connectivity

As Taylor Inman reports in this month’s feature story, Montana’s fixed broadband coverage reaches just 81.8% of the state. Not surprisingly, rural areas lag behind.

Idaho unemployment rate declines

Nonfarm job growth rises in Coeur d’Alene

The slight change in Idaho comes as the percentage of individuals aged 16 or older and looking for work in March fell to 62.4%, down 0.3% from February. At the same time, the labor force as a whole decreased by 0.2% or 2,286 workers, the release said.

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Biden meets Jacob Blake's family in trip to Wisconsin

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden began a visit to the battleground state of Wisconsin on Thursday by meeting with the family of Jacob Blake, the Black man whose shooting by a white police officer sparked days of sometimes violent protests.

Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives

ROME (AP) — Natalina De Santis’ three adult children come to her front door, bringing food to keep her healthy and books to relieve her boredom, but she doesn’t let them in any more.

Virus lockdown means Italy's old are isolated from relatives

ROME (AP) — Natalina De Santis’ three adult children come to her front door, bringing food to keep her healthy and books to relieve her boredom, but she doesn’t let them in any more.

India pours on the pageantry with colorful welcome for Trump

AHMEDABAD, INDIA (AP) — Basking in adulation from a massive, colorful crowd, President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lavished each other with praise Monday in a reaffirmation of U.S.-India ties as the subcontinent poured on the pageantry in a joyful welcome for the U.S. president. Trump capped his whirlwind day with a sunset tour of India's famed Taj Mahal.

Hoosiers lose key defensive starter Ball as practice begins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcelino Ball provided a physical presence in Indiana ' secondary from the moment he first stepped on the field in 2016.

Hoosiers lose key defensive starter Ball as practice begins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcelino Ball provided a physical presence in Indiana ' secondary from the moment he first stepped on the field in 2016.

Hoosiers lose key defensive starter Ball as practice begins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcelino Ball provided a physical presence in Indiana ' secondary from the moment he first stepped on the field in 2016.

Hoosiers lose key defensive starter Ball as practice begins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcelino Ball provided a physical presence in Indiana ' secondary from the moment he first stepped on the field in 2016.