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August 14, 2020 6:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Post Office warns states across US about mail voting

August 14, 2020 5:03 p.m.

19-year-old leading in Kansas admits blackmail, revenge porn

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democrats are scrambling to deal with the strong possibility that a 19-year-old candidate for a Kansas House seat in Kansas City will unseat a veteran lawmaker despite making incendiary comments on social media and acknowledging abusive behavior online toward girls in middle school.

August 14, 2020 4:03 p.m.

After brief trade truce, US slaps levy on Canadian aluminum

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than two years of browbeating and trade sanctions on Canada and Mexico, President Donald Trump strong-armed the United States’ neighbors into agreeing to supplant a 25-year-old North American trade agreement with one of his own.

August 14, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Watson poised to lead Texans offense with Hopkins in Arizona

HOUSTON (AP) — With DeAndre Hopkins dealt to Arizona during the offseason, Deshaun Watson is the undisputed star of the Texans’ offense.

August 14, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Rural families without internet face tough choice on school

August 14, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Sure sign of pandemic: Cowboys cope with Texas heat for camp

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mike McCarthy wore a mask for parts of his first practice as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, while most players disappeared during breaks into air-conditioned tents.

August 14, 2020 2:06 p.m.

The Latest: California heat wave raises coronavirus concerns

LOS ANGELES — California is withering under a heat wave that has brought dangerously high temperatures, increased wildfire danger and fears of coronavirus spread as people flock to beaches and recreation areas.

August 14, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: Florida board votes to begin high school sports

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s high school athletic board has voted to begin practices for football and other fall sports Aug. 24 and games less than two weeks later. The decision pushes aside the advice of medical experts who said competition shouldn’t resume for at least six weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak.

August 14, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19

Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamor for the treatment, they'll ever get a clear answer.

August 14, 2020 12:27 p.m.

The Latest: Arizona reports decline in virus cases, deaths

PHOENIX — Arizona health officials on Friday reported 928 coronavirus cases and 40 more deaths.

August 14, 2020 12:27 p.m.

EU urges Turkey to 'deescalate' energy dispute with Greece

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union's foreign policy chief expressed “full solidarity” with Greece and Cyprus and urged a “immediate deescalation” by Turkey after EU foreign ministers held urgent talks Friday on high military tensions over offshore drilling rights in the eastern Mediterranean.

August 14, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Iran FM says West using Beirut blast to dictate policies

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran's top diplomat on Friday accused Western countries of taking advantage of Beirut’s massive explosion last week that killed and injured thousands to dictate their own policies on Lebanon.

August 14, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Thousands flood Belarus capital as election protests grow

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Tens of thousands of people flooded the heart of the Belarus capital of Minsk on Friday in a show of anger over a brutal police crackdown this week on peaceful protesters that followed a disputed election, and authorities sought to ease rising public fury by freeing at least 2,000 who were jailed after earlier demonstrations.

August 14, 2020 10:03 a.m.

'Succession' star Nicholas Braun writes a virus dating song

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Nicholas Braun, who plays fan favorite Cousin Greg on HBO’s “Succession,” has captured the fraught nature of dating during the pandemic in a catchy new punk song that started as a joke.

August 14, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Small Lithuania has outsized role as EU faces Belarus crisis

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Lithuania is relatively small by European Union measures, but it is playing an outsized role as protesters in neighboring Belarus face a brutal law enforcement crackdown following a presidential election they say was rigged.

August 14, 2020 10:03 a.m.

By sea, rail or by air, Brits scramble to get out of France

LONDON (AP) — Cars lined up at ports while trains and planes filled out fast as British tourists scurried to get out of France on Friday before a deadline that would require them to quarantine at home for two weeks.

August 14, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Edwards backs state lawmaker to lead Louisiana's Democrats

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards threw his support Friday to state Rep. Ted James to be the next leader of the Louisiana Democratic Party, an endorsement that gives the lawmaker an edge in the competition.

August 14, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: Alabama Gov. Ivey’s chief of staff in quarantine

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff is quarantining at home after his wife tested positive for the coronavirus.

August 14, 2020 8:27 a.m.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month but slowdown expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people's pockets.

August 14, 2020 8:27 a.m.

EU holding urgent talks on Greece-Turkey energy dispute

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — European Union foreign ministers were holding urgent talks Friday on military tensions between Greece and Turkey as the neighboring countries' navies continued a game of brinkmanship over eastern Mediterranean drilling rights.