Minister: Lebanon is nearing critical stage in virus cases

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's health minister says the financially troubled Mediterranean country, which has so far managed to contain the coronavirus, is sliding toward a critical stage with a new surge in infections after lockdown restrictions were lifted and the airport reopened.

Let the good times ... hold. Virus recloses New Orleans bars

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It's a fresh taste of bitter medicine for New Orleans: A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is forcing bars in the good-time-loving, tourist-dependent city to shut down again just a month after they were allowed to partially reopen.

Let the good times ... hold. Virus recloses New Orleans bars

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It's a fresh taste of bitter medicine for New Orleans: A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is forcing bars in the good-time-loving, tourist-dependent city to shut down again just a month after they were allowed to partially reopen.

AP Analysis: Will Beirut's blast be a catalyst for change?

BEIRUT (AP) — The massive explosion and devastation triggered by thousands of tons of chemicals improperly stored in Beirut’s port is the culmination of decades of corruption that has driven one of the Middle East's most spirited countries to ruin.

The blueberry story and a lesson for a businessman

“If I ran my business the way you people operate your schools, I wouldn’t be in business very long!”

Study examines positives, negatives of Bonner County economic outlook

SANDPOINT - Is Bonner County on the cusp of an economic sea change? It may be, if it can overcome some challenges.

'Move,' or 'flee?' There's a difference

Idaho is far from the place where I spent most of my life. The friends, jobs, houses and streets I walked or drove were not in Idaho. Someone once told me find a warm place to retire. I lived in a very warm place in the Southeastern United States. How did I end up retired in a cold place where it snows and the seasons change?

US resumes aid to Yemen's rebel north as famine threatens

The United States announced a resumption of aid to Yemen’s rebel-held north on Friday to fight a looming famine as the country’s nearly six-year-old war grinds on. U.N. officials warned that a blockade of fuel deliveries to a main port was heightening the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

US resumes aid to Yemen's rebel north as famine threatens

The United States announced a resumption of aid to Yemen’s rebel-held north on Friday to fight a looming famine as the country’s nearly six-year-old war grinds on. U.N. officials warned that a blockade of fuel deliveries to a main port was heightening the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

'The Ugly American' revisited

Lawmakers close in on $7.5B measure to battle coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are finalizing a $7.5 billion emergency bill to fund the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, even as fear is growing that the rapid spread of the virus is a shock to the economy and will lead to significant disruption in people's everyday lives.

Hillary up close and personal

MISSOULA - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton laid claim Sunday to Montana's famed female trailblazer - Jeannette Rankin, who in 1916 became the first woman ever elected to Congress.

US resumes aid to Yemen's rebel north as famine threatens

The United States announced a resumption of aid to Yemen’s rebel-held north on Friday to fight a looming famine as the country’s nearly six-year-old war grinds on. U.N. officials warned that a blockade of fuel deliveries to a main port was heightening the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

US resumes aid to Yemen's rebel north as famine threatens

The United States announced a resumption of aid to Yemen’s rebel-held north on Friday to fight a looming famine as the country’s nearly six-year-old war grinds on. U.N. officials warned that a blockade of fuel deliveries to a main port was heightening the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

Stocks rally worldwide as markets eye businesses reopening

Stocks are rallying Monday as governments worldwide prepare to gradually lift restrictions that are meant to slow the coronavirus outbreak but are also erasing businesses and jobs.

Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule

MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.

Asia Today: Singapore partly reopens despite rise in cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Singaporeans were able to get a haircut at the barber or pop in to their favorite bakery Tuesday as the government loosened restrictions three weeks before a partial lockdown ends.

Letters to the editor Oct. 20

Letters to the editor Oct. 20

Golden to bring a new hop into Libby's downtown

Abigail Geiger

'The Ugly American' revisited