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Despite pandemic shutdown, SC ekes out surplus in budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina appears to be finishing last budget year with a little extra money in its bank accounts even after the economic shutdown from
Pepcid as a virus remedy? Trump admin's $21M gamble fizzled
As the coronavirus began its deadly march through the world, two well-respected American doctors identified a possible but seemingly unlikely remedy: Pepcid, the heartburn medication found on drugstore shelves everywhere.
Review fast tracked for Nevada vanadium mine, 1st in the US
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Invoking President Trump’s executive order streamlining environmental reviews of projects critical to U.S. security, federal land managers have launched an expedited permitting process for the first U.S. vanadium mine at a high-desert site in Nevada.
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation got another dose of bad economic news Thursday as the number of laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose for the first time since late March, intensifying concerns the resurgent coronavirus is stalling or even reversing the economic recovery.
Ex-utility exec pleads guilty to $1B fraud in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nearly three years after leading a failed project to build two nuclear reactors in South Carolina, an executive in charge of the construction pleaded guilty Thursday to taking more than $1 billion from the pockets of ratepayers and investors.
Pearson left off Jays' roster, likely delaying free agency
TORONTO (AP) — Nate Pearson was not included on the Toronto Blue Jays' 30-man roster for Friday's opener at Tampa Bay, a move that likely will delay free-agent eligibility of the hard-throwing right-hander by a year until after the 2026 season.
Virus sends jobless claims up for first time since March
WASHINGTON (AP) — The viral pandemic's resurgence caused the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits to rise last week for the first time in nearly four months, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing.
Trump admin $21M gambit for Pepcid as a COVID remedy fizzles
A nearly $21 million government-funded study to see if a popular, over-the-counter heartburn medication could be a COVID-19 remedy has fizzled amid allegations of conflicts of interest and scientific misconduct, according to interviews, a whistleblower complaint and internal government records obtained by The Associated Press.
1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Have a followup question? Never mind
Thursday and Friday will feature a bizarre Big Sky Conference football media event where all the questions were asked in advance, by media and by fans.
Commission candidate alleges frame-up
NEWPORT — A candidate for Pend Oreille County commissioner contends supporters of his political rival are trying to frame him for illegal campaign donations.
UI offering more outdoor career options
Students who want to learn in Idaho’s beautiful outdoors will have the chance this fall to enroll in online or in-person classes.
Northwest Farm Credit Services pays mid-year cash patronage dividend
Owners of agricultural, forestry and fisheries businesses in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Alaska who are customer-members of Northwest Farm Credit Services, will soon receive a mid-year payment of their 2020 patronage dividends, according to Board Chair Greg Hirai. This early distribution was approved to enhance the wellbeing of Northwest FCS customer-members and their communities.
AG sees spike in computer technical support scams
Consumer specialists in the Office of the Attorney General and Boise Police Department are warning Idahoans after a recent increase in reported fraud attempts involving tech support scams. Over the last several weeks, three area seniors lost a total of $14,700. Local cashiers prevented another $6,000 in losses by recognizing the fraud when potential victims went to purchase large sums of gift cards. Boise Police report that all recent victims have been seniors.
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FC Cincinnati moves on, beats Red Bulls 2-0 in MLS tourney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Yuya Kubo scored off a defensive mistake just before halftime, and FC Cincinnati added a second-half own goal on its way to a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls in the MLS is Back tournament on Wednesday night.
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Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
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Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Biden unveils caregiver plan, says Trump 'quit' on country
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden offered a massive plan on Tuesday to create 3 million jobs and improve care for children and the elderly as he accused President Donald Trump of having “quit” on the country during a deadly pandemic.