South Korea's Moon to nudge Biden on North Korea diplomacy

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is seeking renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program in his meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday, even as the White House signals that it is taking a longer view on the issue.

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

The death toll in Italy has overtaken China’s, a stark illustration of how the coronavirus pandemic has pivoted toward Europe and the United States. Italy now has 3,405 registered deaths, roughly 150 more than China — a country with a population more than 20 times larger. The milestone came the same day that the Chinese city where the virus first emerged recorded no new infections, a sign that China’s draconian lockdowns were a powerful method to stop the virus' spread. A visiting Chinese Red Cross team has criticized Italians' failure to properly quarantine themselves, and and take the national lockdown seriously.

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Kalispell City Council delays taking action on Flathead Warming Center

Kalispell City Council held off on deciding the fate of the Flathead Warming Center on Tuesday, instead giving the homeless shelter’s leaders time to ease neighbors’ concerns.

The Latest: Officials to keep watch as Australia eases rules

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The Latest: Stevie Wonder to perform at Michigan Biden rally

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The Latest: India vaccine clinical trials halted for safety

NEW DELHI, India — Clinical trials for AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine candidate have been halted in India, said Serum Institute of India on Thursday.

No Shield From X-Rays: How Science Is Rethinking Lead Aprons

CHICAGO — Patients have come to expect a technician to drape their torsos with a heavy lead apron when they get an X-ray, but new thinking among radiologists and medical physicists is upending the decades-old practice of shielding patients from radiation.

GALLERY: Knights capture 2023 state title

ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights ended the 2023 season with a perfect 13-0 record, defeating Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) 49-7 in the 1A state championship game at Husky Stadium in Seattle. With the win, Royal claimed its fourth-straight state title and 12th championship in program history.

US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression

BOSTON (AP) — Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people. The nobly stated goal: Promote law and order and government accountability and modernize a war-ravaged land.

US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression

BOSTON (AP) — Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people. The nobly stated goal: Promote law and order and government accountability and modernize a war-ravaged land.

US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression

BOSTON (AP) — Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people. The nobly stated goal: Promote law and order and government accountability and modernize a war-ravaged land.

US-built databases a potential tool of Taliban repression

BOSTON (AP) — Over two decades, the United States and its allies spent hundreds of millions of dollars building databases for the Afghan people. The nobly stated goal: Promote law and order and government accountability and modernize a war-ravaged land.

The Latest: WHO car used to transport swab samples attacked

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Italy looks to start reopening in May

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Legals for December, 29 2020

Nuku, Dorsey lead Card men past Columbia Basin

Post Falls defense clamps down on Central Valley

POST FALLS — The host Trojans held Central Valley to five first-quarter points en route to a comfortable 64-43 nonconference victory on Saturday evening at The Arena.

Polson's Milton takes lead at State Juniors golf

POLSON – It was rainy but it was also Maxwell Milton’s home course, and the Polson golfer leads the boys section of the 58 th Montana State Juniors golf championship after Tuesday’s second round.

Troy man charged with two counts lewd conduct to child

A Troy, Montana man is charged with two counts of lewd conduct upon a nine-year-old and is set to stand trial on August 8.