UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara enters liquidation phase after mandate expires
LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara (AP) — The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory of Western Sahara will start repatriating personnel, closing a dozen facilities and disposing of equipment as part of a “liquidation phase” following a U.S.-Russia standoff at the Security Council last week. The mission’s abrupt end after 35 years raises questions about security […]
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Wendy’s rejects buyout bid from activist investor and adopts ‘poison pill’ plan
Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low, and it adopted a “poison pill” plan that would make it more difficult to engineer a hostile takeover of the company. Shares of the struggling burger chain spiked 14% last Wednesday after noted investor Nelson Peltz […]
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Sheriff’s office warns of pet-related fraud schemes
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent schemes that target people searching for missing pets.
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The Latest: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races
Alaskans are awaiting more results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor. A ballot measure seeking to repeal Alaska’s unique system of open primaries and ranked vote general elections was also too early to call. The midterm election blowout has set […]
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Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump’s arch while it’s being challenged in court
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key federal panel is expected to give final approval on Thursday to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington, an important step for a project that still faces legal hurdles. The National Capital Planning Commission is being asked to approve the 250-foot-high (76-meter-high) project, which Trump has sought as […]
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Seattle Public Utilities prepares for street flooding as heavy rain approaches
Falling leaves and heavy rain can clog storm drains, causing street flooding and creating hazards for drivers, pedestrians, homes, and businesses.
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