2 Mideast countries have highest confirmed virus rates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The small, neighboring sheikhdoms of Bahrain and Qatar appear to have among world's highest per capita rates of confirmed coronavirus infections, a result of extensive testing and…

Judge won't silence anyone in Epstein-related prosecution

NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over the criminal sex abuse case against Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, refused Thursday to ban prosecutors or lawyers for alleged victims from commenting pu…

Wall Street's rally stalls amid discouraging rise in layoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are stalling on Wall Street Thursday, undercut by a discouraging report showing that layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts.

Man granted bond after conviction tossed in church killings

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A man who has spent two decades in custody was granted bond Thursday after his conviction in the killings of a couple at a south Georgia church was overturned.

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Wall Street's rally stalls on discouraging rise in layoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are stalling in early trading on Wall Street Thursday following a discouraging report showing that layoffs are picking up across the country with coronavirus counts.

The Latest: 2 White House campus cafeterias closed by virus

WASHINGTON -- Two White House campus cafeterias have been closed after a person involved in food service tested positive for the coronavirus.

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AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-REOPENING-WORRY — Chart. This digital embed chart shows results from a new AP-NORC poll measuring widespread worry about the coronavirus in the United States. This chart is current as of July…

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AP. POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-REOPENING-RESTRICTIONS — Chart. This digital embed shows results from a new AP-NORC poll on support by political party for limiting gatherings to 10 people or fewer, and stay-at-home orders …

Chicago boy, 7, dies after boat overturns on Chicago River

CHICAGO (AP) — A 7-year-old Chicago boy died and several people were hospitalized after a boat capsized on the Chicago River, apparently after a cargo boat passed the smaller vessel, officials said Thursday.

Trump admin $21M gambit for Pepcid as a COVID remedy fizzles

A nearly $21 million government-funded study to see if a popular, over-the-counter heartburn medication could be a COVID-19 remedy has fizzled amid allegations of conflicts of interest and scientific misconduct, ac…

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AP POLL-VIRUS OUTBREAK-REOPENING-MASKS — Chart. This digital embed shows results from a new AP-NORC poll on support for face mask mandates in the United States by political party. This chart is current as of July 2…

Ukrainian crime suspect flees after taking policeman hostage

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A criminal suspect brandishing a hand grenade forced a senior police officer to drive him for hours through the Ukrainian countryside Thursday, chased by police, officials said.

Wildfire in Greece rages for 2nd day, more homes evacuated

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting for a second day Thursday to contain a large wildfire in southern Greece that forced evacuations and a night-long battle to save homes.

French foreign minister: IMF only way out of Lebanon crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — France's foreign minister said Thursday that talks with the International Monetary Fund are the only way out of Lebanon’s economic crisis, urging Lebanese officials to resume discussions with the lend…