Sunday, December 21, 2025

EU ministers discuss border consistency amid 2nd virus wave

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union ministers on Tuesday discussed ways to better coordinate travel restrictions in the 27-nation bloc and guarantee the smooth circulation of people and goods as many EU nations see a resurgence of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Europe ministers meet to avoid COVID-19 border cacophony

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union ministers on Tuesday discussed ways to better coordinate travel restrictions in the 27-nation bloc and guarantee the smooth circulation of people and goods as many EU nations see a resurgence of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Work like the devil': Biden visiting Florida to woo Latinos

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden is making his first trip to Florida as the Democratic presidential nominee, while his campaign is acknowledging concerns about his appeal with Latinos, a voting bloc likely to prove pivotal against President Donald Trump in one of the nation's fiercest battleground states.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Trump, Biden commemorating 9/11 at Flight 93 memorial

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the nation
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sudanese demand reforms a year after deal with generals

CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese protesters returned to the streets Monday to call for more reforms a year after a power-sharing deal between the pro-democracy movement and the generals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hawaii governor seeking details on Trump's unemployment plan

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige said he is working to find out whether the federal government would fully pay for $300 in weekly supplemental unemployment benefits President Donald Trump announced under an executive order last weekend or whether the state would wind up having to foot the bill …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hawaii governor seeking details on Trump's unemployment plan

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige said he is working to find out whether the federal government would fully pay for $300 in weekly supplemental unemployment benefits President Donald Trump announced under an executive order last weekend or whether the state would wind up having to foot the bill …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorney General William Barr said Thursday as he also cautioned American business leaders against promoting policies favorable to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorney General William Barr said Thursday as he also cautioned American business leaders against promoting policies favorable to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorney General William Barr said Thursday as he also cautioned American business leaders against promoting policies favorable to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has become overly reliant on Chinese goods and services, including face masks, medical gowns and other protective equipment designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Attorney General William Barr said Thursday as he also cautioned American business leaders against promoting policies favorable to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mississippi legislators assert control over virus money

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Friday and asserted their control in a power struggle with the governor over who has the authority to spend $1.25 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Mississippi officials in showdown over virus relief money

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Friday for a showdown with the governor over who has the power to spend $1.25 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Iowa agrees to allow some abortions despite virus order

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa abortion providers and the state reached an agreement Wednesday whereby a recent order by Gov. Kim Reynolds to temporarily halt elective medical procedures as part of her coronavirus response will not apply to all abortions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Iowa agrees to allow some abortions despite virus order

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa abortion providers and the state reached an agreement Wednesday whereby a recent order by Gov. Kim Reynolds to temporarily halt elective medical procedures as part of her coronavirus response will not apply to all abortions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Cast & crew explores behind the scenes of 'The Office'

“The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History,” Dutton, by Andy Greene
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Review: Cast and crew explore behind the scenes of sitcom

“The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History,” Dutton, by Andy Greene
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A week after starting its 2020 count for most of the U.S., the Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks out of concern about the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public from the novel coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A week after starting its 2020 count, the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks out of concern about the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public from the novel coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

UN rights chief regrets Sri Lanka withdrawal from resolution

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The United Nations' human rights chief expressed regret Thursday over the Sri Lankan government's decision to withdraw its co-sponsorship of a 2015 resolution backing an investigation into alleged human rights violations during the country's civil war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

This might be year Wilson takes over in playoffs

The Seattle Seahawks are moving on to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs because Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf were outstanding
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO