Virus rebounds around the world, deaths top 600,000

BERLIN (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has found fresh legs around the world, as confirmed deaths pass 600,000 and countries from the U.S. to South Africa to India struggle to contain a surge of new infections. Hong Kong issued tougher new rules on wearing face masks, Spain closed overcrowded beaches and Germany reported another outbreak at a slaughterhouse.

Eurozone's longest-ever recession comes to an end

MADRID - Minube, a travel startup on the outskirts of Madrid, is doing something that many Spanish companies haven't thought about for years: It's hiring.

A tough couple of weeks for The Boss

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As sports resume, English rugby stuck in scenario-planning

While elite sports gradually return in England amid the coronavirus pandemic, rugby remains stuck in scenario-planning.

As sports resume, English rugby stuck in scenario-planning

While elite sports gradually return in England amid the coronavirus pandemic, rugby remains stuck in scenario-planning.

Sports commentary: A day to remember

Sports commentary: A day to remember

Sports commentary: A day to remember

Lakers, Dodgers fans helping drive uptick in LA virus cases

The success of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers are bringing fans together in the LA area and that may be helping drive an uptick in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County's top health official said Monday,

Lakers, Dodgers fans helping drive uptick in LA virus cases

The success of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers are bringing fans together in the LA area and that may be helping drive an uptick in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County's top health official said Monday,

Exchange debate starts early

BOISE - Ideological objections to federal health care reform clashed Thursday with the more pragmatic interests of business as Gov. Butch Otter joined lawmakers, industry and the state's top insurance regulator in the debate over whether Idaho should establish its own insurance exchange.

Ex-Otter aide lobbies for Idaho Power

BOISE - Idaho Power Co. gained more lobbying might from inside government, as another of the governor's former chiefs of staff registered to become a paid lobbyist for the state's biggest utility.

Mullan Volunteer Fire Department stands out as top team at Fireman's Fun Festival

MULLAN — The city of Mullan once again looked reminiscent of a water park this last weekend when the Mullan Volunteer Fire Department hosted its 49th annual Mullan Fireman’s Fun Festival in the heart of town.

Senate passes Keystone oil pipeline bill

WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan bill to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, defying a presidential veto threat and setting up the first of many battles with the White House over energy and the environment.

Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy mess

The mountainous region of northern Arizona recorded 2 feet (61 centimeters) of snowfall or more in some locations with more expected into the weekend

Mavs on to state with 8-2 win over Eastmont

MOSES LAKE – The Mavs are heading back to the 4A State Baseball Tournament, after defeating Eastmont 8-2 on Saturday in Moses Lake to clinch their spot for the fourth-straight tournament. “Going on to state is absolutely phenomenal,” Moses Lake Head Coach Donnie Lindgren said. “... it’s a tribute to these players. They expect to go to state every year. It’s nothing we do as coaches, it’s the expectations of these players.” ...

Shopko donates to Shop With a Cop

The Shopko Foundation donated $1,000 to Shop With a Cop in Libby, Monday.

‘Tis the ski-son: Big Mountain slopes set to open Thursday

Whitefish Mountain Resort employees were busy “braaaping” around the slopes on snowmobiles last week as they scurried to manage snow-making machines and wrap up final preparations before opening day Thursday, Dec. 7.

The Latest: Florida judge upholds county mask requirement

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida judge has upheld a county’s coronavirus ordinance that requires masks be worn in public places like stores, saying government officials have the authority to protect their residents from the spread of infectious diseases.

The Latest: Japan to tighten border control against variants

TOKYO — Transportation minister Kazuyoshi Akaba says Japan will tighten border controls and limit the number of entrants to up to 2,000 per day to guard against the more contagious variants of the coronavirus.