In Peru's Cuzco, pandemic devastates tourism and economy

CUZCO, Peru (AP) — Efraín Valles guided world leaders, pop stars and a princess on exclusive tours through the land of the Incas. He now makes ice cream to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As a result of holiday gatherings, African officials warn of a resurgence of COVID-19 on the continent and urge increased testing to combat it.

After months of calm, Thailand challenged by virus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year, Thailand has suddenly found itself challenged by an expanding outbreak among migrant workers on the doorstep of the capital, Bangkok.

After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus

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Big Bend nursing students excel through difficulties

MOSES LAKE — Pam Kortness knew she wanted to be a nurse since she was a child.

Leonard honored by state

SANDPOINT — Southside Elementary librarian and technology teacher Lynette Leonard is among two rural educators in the state who were recently honored by the Idaho STEM Action Center.

Ohio Legislature approves collective bargaining limits

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Labor stronghold Ohio assumed center stage Wednesday in the fight over collective bargaining rights for public workers as the state Legislature passed a bill that was in some ways tougher than that seen in Wisconsin and sent it to the governor.

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Vets brace for possible health care changes

VA to issue response to Commission on Care report

Local veterans are bracing for possible sweeping changes to their health care as recommended in a recent report issued by a Congress-established commission.

Here come 200+ jobs

Alliance Data not a typical call center

COEUR d'ALENE - If you've got emotional resiliency and want a job, Alliance Data might have one for you.

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It is time for a practical lesson on tribalism over patriotism in U.S. politics today.

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Local firms told they need to take lead in recovery

Economic news from Main Street Tuesday was dismal.

Deal reached on calming Ukraine tensions

Candidate hopes to jump from Utah to Kalispell

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It is time for a practical lesson on tribalism over patriotism in U.S. politics today.

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It is time for a practical lesson on tribalism over patriotism in U.S. politics today.

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It is time for a practical lesson on tribalism over patriotism in U.S. politics today.

Stocks climb globally as hopes build for easing lockdowns

Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street and around the world as governments prepare to gradually lift restrictions they imposed on businesses to slow the sweep of the coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% Monday at the start of a week that’s packed with market-moving events. Several major central banks are meeting, including the Bank of Japan, which announced its latest stimulus measures to prop up markets. A slew of the biggest U.S. companies are also scheduled to report how much profit they made in the first three months of 2020. Bond yields rose and the price of oil fell.