Amazon continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it

NOVO PROGRESSO, Brazil (AP) — A year ago this month, the forest around the town of Novo Progresso erupted into flames — the first major blazes in the Brazilian Amazon's dry season that ultimately saw more than 100,…

How can Wall Street be so healthy when Main Street isn't?

NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is not the economy.

Many steps needed for accurate COVID-19 test results

WASHINGTON (AP) — A widely used coronavirus test is under scrutiny this week after federal health officials warned that it could deliver inaccurate results if laboratory technicians don't follow the the latest upda…

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The Latest: At DNC, Jill Biden to speak of family struggles

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention.

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Senator: 'I will be vindicated' in Confederate monument case

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia state senator charged with damaging a Confederate monument said Tuesday that she will beat the case against her.

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The Latest: Cindy McCain video on Joe Biden to air at DNC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cindy McCain is going to bat for Joe Biden, lending her voice to a video set to air during Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention programming focused on Biden’s close friendship with her l…

Appeals court: On 2nd thought, tax bikini latex clubs

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A state appeals court has overturned its own ruling and decided "bikini latex clubs” are sexually oriented businesses that are subject to a $5-per-patron state tax.

Ex-Colombia leader to resign from Senate amidst probe

BOGOTA, Colommbia (AP) — Powerful former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe announced his resignation from the Senate Tuesday while he is investigated by the Supreme Court for possible witness tampering in a case tha…

AP Exclusive: Cindy McCain video on Joe Biden to air at DNC

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Cindy McCain is going to bat for Joe Biden, lending her voice to a video set to air during Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention programming focused on Biden’s close friendship with…

Man convicted in death of Michael Jordan's dad to be paroled

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One of two men convicted in the murder of Michael Jordan’s father in 1993 will be released from prison in three years, state officials said Tuesday.

DOJ: Storage firm illegally sold deployed sergeant's items

BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a Massachusetts storage company of illegally selling the possessions of an Air Force sergeant — including his grandfather’s medals — while …

Californians saving energy, power operators eye thermostat

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operator praised residents and businesses for astonishing conservation efforts that kept the power on Monday night but warned the state will need a repeat to overcome an…