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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Less than two years ago, amid Cyprus' worst economic crisis in decades, a charity shop run by the Orthodox Church in the heart of medieval Nicosia was awash with jobless people looking for free food.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Republican Gov. Mary Fallin has vetoed legislation that would have effectively outlawed abortion in the state by making it a felony for doctors to perform the procedure.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Melvin Upton Jr. hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the San Diego Padres past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Friday night.

AKIU, Japan (AP) — The Group of Seven major economies agreed Saturday to more aggressive action to fight financing of terrorism and violent extremism that are a threat to global stability.

Students from the Sharon Moe Piano Studio recently participated in the Southwest Washington District Contest Piano Division of the Music Educators National Conference held at Chehalis Middle School.

Pastor Marvin Kasemeier, lower left, bows his head in thought during the annual Cowlitz County candlelight vigil for fallen police officers Thursday night. About 45 people — current and former officers, their families and friends — gathered at Riverside Park…

Kelso senior Yancy Bird's admission doesn't sound like one an ace would make.

CENTRALIA — Never in her nine prior seasons as R.A. Long's softball coach have Jennifer Godinho's Lumberjills clinched a state berth on the first day of the Southwest 2A District tournament. Not even RAL's 2013 state runner-up squad accomplished that…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland manager Bob Melvin is trying to keep a positive spin on Sonny Gray's season, even as the Athletics' ace continues to suffer through one of the longest slumps of his career.

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A doctor has been hacked to death and his friend critically wounded in the latest of several attacks in Bangladesh against atheist bloggers, minorities and others who promote liberal views, police said Friday.

BEIJING (AP) — China has arrested 135 people in 22 provinces for illegally buying and selling vaccines, in the latest scandal shaking the Chinese public's confidence in vaccine safety.

Fundraiser for marching band

On the last day to file for election, Woodland City Council member Marilee McCall and labor leader Shawn Nyman jumped in the races for the Cowlitz County commission. And a fourth candidate, Dave Quinn, joined the race for the PUD.

Woodland is one of the most affordable places in the state to own a home, according to a recent analysis from the national investment firm, SmartAsset.

Pastor Marvin Kasemeier, lower left, bows his head in thought during the annual Cowlitz County candlelight vigil for fallen police officers Thursday night. About 45 people — current and former officers, their families and friends — gathered at Riverside Park…

CAIRO (AP) — Search crews are scouring for further wreckage of EgyptAir flight 804 —including for the plane's black boxes, which could provide vital clues to why the jetliner crashed killing all 66 on board.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jake Arrieta continued his impressive pitching and Kris Bryant provided the power as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — CC Sabathia's 100th win with the New York Yankees didn't mean nearly as much as getting his season back on track.

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's military seized power from an elected government on May 22, 2014, with the justification that it wanted to end chaotic and violent political confrontations that had wracked the country for years. But more than an attempt…

MAY 22

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The last time Carlos Martinez faced the Arizona Diamondbacks, he dominated. Since then, it's been nothing but scuffles for the St. Louis Cardinals' right-hander.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Chris Davis hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning — one of four in the game by the Orioles — and Baltimore defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-4 on Friday night in the series…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jake Arrieta continued his impressive pitching and Kris Bryant provided the power as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Friday night.

BANGKOK (AP) — Vietnam granted early release from prison to a Catholic priest who is one of its most prominent dissidents, a move widely seen as a goodwill gesture before U.S. President Barack Obama arrives on an official visit late…