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July 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Okinawa governor wants tougher action as 61 Marines infected

TOKYO (AP) — The governor of Japan's Okinawa island demanded a top U.S. military commander take tougher prevention measures and more transparency hours after officials were told that more than 60 Marines at two bases have been infected with the coronavirus over the past few days.

July 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fed's Brainard warns US economy may slow, urges more support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard warned Tuesday that the U.S. economy appears to be slowing after an initial burst of recovery and called for the Fed to take aggressive steps to bolster growth.

July 19, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the launch pad for Monday's scheduled liftoff for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission, officials said Sunday.

July 22, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Ocasio-Cortez rejects GOP colleague's apology in verbal spat

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman offered an apology Wednesday for the “abrupt manner" he used in a verbal confrontation with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez but denied aiming a sexist slur at her. Ocasio-Cortez rejected her colleague's words, saying they were “not an apology” and what she heard was a vulgar slur.

July 20, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Stirring in the oil patch, Chevron buys Noble for $5 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Chevron will take over Noble Energy for $5 billion in the first big deal announced since the coronavirus pandemic shook the energy sector.

July 20, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Asia shares rise on vaccine hopes, tech rally on Wall Street

Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday on rising hopes for an effective vaccine to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

July 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asia shares rise on vaccine hopes, tech rally on Wall Street

Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday on rising hopes for an effective vaccine to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

July 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Stirring in the oil patch, Chevron buys Noble for $5 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Chevron will take over Noble Energy for $5 billion in the first big deal announced since the coronavirus pandemic shook the energy sector.

July 16, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Wisconsin Democrats propose help for unemployed

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June, good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.

July 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian stocks sink after Wall St losses on economy worries

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower Friday on worries economic recoveries might fade as coronavirus cases increase in the United States and some other countries.

July 5, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Croatia parliamentary race close as virus spikes

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Amid a spike of new coronavirus cases, voters in Croatia cast ballots on Sunday in what is expected be a close parliamentary race that could push the latest European Union member state further to the right.

July 4, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Asia Today: Australia's Victoria state reports 74 new cases

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The hard-hit Australian state of Victoria has recorded 74 new coronavirus cases after announcing a record 108 new infections on Saturday.

July 3, 2020 1:27 a.m.

French prime minister resigns, successor to be named

PARIS (AP) — France is to name a new prime minister on Friday shortly after the announcement of Edouard Philippe's resignation.

July 3, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Jean Castex named as new French prime minister

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Jean Castex, who coordinated France’s virus reopening strategy, as the country's new prime minister.

July 8, 2020 8:03 a.m.

EU bets on clean hydrogen to decarbonize and boost economy

The executive branch of the European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to boost the production of clean hydrogen as part of its goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 amid criticism from environmental activists and Green lawmakers pushing for a total exclusion of hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.

July 8, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Marty Small declares victory in Atlantic City mayoral race

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City’s incumbent mayor declared victory Wednesday in a Democratic primary election conducted almost totally by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic, even before all the votes were counted.

July 2, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Mourinho bemoans Spurs mentality after VAR frustration

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham was denied an equalizer by a disputed VAR decision before losing 3-1 at Sheffield United on Thursday in a further blow to the team's European qualification hopes.

July 2, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Iowa governor signs abortion law amid court challenge

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a bill that requires women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion, trying again to institute a restriction similar to one struck down two years ago by the Iowa Supreme Court.

July 3, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mourinho bemoans Spurs mentality after VAR frustration

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham was denied an equalizer by a disputed VAR decision before losing 3-1 at Sheffield United on Thursday in a further blow to the team's European qualification hopes.

July 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

EU bets on clean hydrogen to decarbonize and boost economy

The executive branch of the European Union unveiled plans Wednesday to boost the production of clean hydrogen as part of its goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 amid criticism from environmental activists and Green lawmakers pushing for a total exclusion of hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.