World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other countries refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.

Grief grips Peruvian community one month after deadly fire

LIMA, Peru (AP) — One month after a gas tanker leak triggered fires and explosions that killed 30 people in the Peruvian capital, traumatized survivors and relatives of victims are still waiting to know who was responsible.

US stock indexes edge lower, head for weekly gains

Energy companies led U.S. stock indexes lower in afternoon trading Friday, erasing modest early gains.

World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other countries refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.

Togo vote could see Gnassingbes extend decades-long rule

LOME, Togo (AP) — The West African nation of Togo is voting Saturday in a presidential election that is likely to see the incumbent re-elected for a fourth term despite years of calls by the opposition for new leadership.

World markets slip on renewed fears over virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slipped on Friday after a spike in new virus cases in South Korea and other countries refueled investor anxiety about China's disease outbreak.

UK economy flat-lines in Q4 amid Brexit and election clouds

LONDON (AP) — Uncertainty related to Brexit seems to have weighed heavily on the British economy during the final quarter of 2019 as output flat-lined, official data showed Tuesday.

Stocks move higher on Wall Street a day after a big drop

Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday, reversing most of the indexes' losses from a sell-off the day before.

Today, and every day, is National Agriculture Day

Reconnecting Montanans to opportunity

As we celebrate Montana’s Workers this Labor Day, it’s fitting to mark a new chapter in our state’s journey. Gov. Greg Gianforte’s recent launch of the 406 JOBS Initiative is more than just policy — it’s a promise of a better future to Montanans and a renewed call to ignite our economy.

White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions

The tariffs carry both political and economic risks for Trump, who is just two weeks into his second term. Many voters backed the Republican on the promise that he could tamp down inflation, but the possibility of tariffs could trigger higher prices and potentially disrupt the energy, auto, lumber and agricultural sectors.

Health officer urges wearing face masks in public

GRANT COUNTY — Grant County Health District wants residents and visitors to mask up – in many public settings.

By the numbers: Spain’s mass legalization for immigrants

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, one of Europe’s prominent progressive leaders, called the measure “an act of justice and a necessity,” arguing that people already living and working in Spain should “do so under equal conditions” and pay taxes.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lake City girls blank Gonzaga Prep

Results from Friday's soccer and late Thursday volleyball scores.

Legals for December, 8 2020

Belgium implements drastic plan to avoid another lockdown

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium's prime minister on Monday put the brakes on the country's coronavirus exit plan, unveiling a set of drastic social distancing measures aimed at avoiding a new general lockdown amid a surge of COVID-19 infections.

Post Falls City Hall remodel gets pushed back

A project to remodel city hall in Post Falls was pushed to this year after more changes were added to the slate. The total cost is estimated at about $1.2 million.

Innocence claim in 1976 rape may continue in appeals court

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Attorneys for a North Carolina man who says he’s innocent of a 1976 rape are planning to request a hearing before the full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel refused to reopen the case.

Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others

Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus, calling the experience “definitely scary and unsettling and nervous.”

Elba and wife, recovering from coronavirus, to help others

Even though they only had mild symptoms, Idris Elba says he and his wife had their lives “turned around” after contracting the coronavirus, calling the experience “definitely scary and unsettling and nervous.”