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Northwest wineries seek growing Chinese market

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SEATTLE (AP) — Hong Kong and mainland China are developing a strong thirst for wine, and Washington and Oregon are hoping for a taste of the growing markets …

July 27: Local girl chosen for the U.S. math team competes internationally

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Shijie Joy Zheng, a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy, was chosen to participate on a team of high school girls from throughout the United States who will compete in

Capitalism bastion Hong Kong OKs minimum wage law

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By Min Lee The Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong passed its first-ever minimum wage law last Saturday, a rare departure from the wealthy Chinese financial hub’s free-market […]

A non-stop flight from Seattle to Beijing? Delta has it covered

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Delta Airlines has added two new flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) to Beijing and Osaka this summer.

Toyota to agree to huge $16.4 million fine, says Toyota insider

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. is expected to agree to a fine of more than $16 million, the largest government penalty levied against an automaker, for a four-month delay in telling federal authorities about defective gas pedals on its vehicles, a Transportation Department official said last Sunday.

Japanese female pitcher joins men’s team in U.S.

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Eri Yoshida, an 18-year-old pitcher who played pro baseball in Japan last year, signed with the Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League. The team said she will report to spring training next month.

Toyota hit with $16M fine over recalls in U.S.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. faces a maximum penalty of more than $16 million, a record civil penalty against an automaker, for failing to promptly notify the U.S. government about defective gas pedals among its vehicles.