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August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Hopefuls in key US House race in New Mexico OK 2 debates

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small and Republican challenger Yvette Herrell have agreed to at least two televised debates in a closely watched race in southern New Mexico.

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: Netflix's 'Project Power' flexes its muscles nicely

Imagine taking a little pill that could make you strong and vibrant, one that basically unlocks your yearning potential. No, not that pill. Get your mind out of the gutter.

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Australian survey: younger Olympians more willing to protest

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An Australian survey shows a higher proportion of younger Olympians would be prepared to use games venues or medal podiums as a platform for demonstrations.

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden's campaign

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In her first two days as

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Film Review: A teenage political experiment in ‘Boys State’

Teenage political junkies at a leadership conference doesn’t seem like the most riveting subject matter for a documentary. As a product of teenage leadership conferences, I assumed that at best, maybe, it could be fodder for a black comedy. But the new documentary “

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Thai leader says unity necessary to revive virus-hit economy

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister, facing growing demands from students for change, warned Thursday that the nation must pull together to overcome the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trade group report: Gambling economy hit hard by coronavirus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The coronavirus and efforts to fight it have hit U.S. casinos and legal gambling businesses hard, leading to a nearly 79% drop in commercial gambling revenue for the second quarter of 2020, the industry's trade association reported Thursday.

August 13, 2020 10:31 p.m.

California governor on the hot seat over pandemic response

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had a summer of muddled messaging and bad news in the coronavirus fight, a trend crystallized this week by his delayed response to a data error that caused a backlog of nearly 300,000 virus test results.

August 13, 2020 10:30 p.m.

Australian survey: younger Olympians more willing to protest

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An Australian survey shows a higher proportion of younger Olympians would be prepared to use games venues or medal podiums as a platform for demonstrations.

August 13, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Hopefuls in key US House race in New Mexico OK 2 debates

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small and Republican challenger Yvette Herrell have agreed to at least two televised debates in a closely watched race in southern New Mexico.

August 13, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Review: Netflix's 'Project Power' flexes its muscles nicely

Imagine taking a little pill that could make you strong and vibrant, one that basically unlocks your yearning potential. No, not that pill. Get your mind out of the gutter.

August 13, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Smith scores in OT, Vegas takes 2-0 series lead on Chicago

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Even though Reilly Smith called it a lucky bounce, a whole lot more than luck is working right now for the Vegas Golden Knights.

August 13, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden's campaign

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In her first two days as Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris has fired off the campaign's sharpest criticism of President Donald Trump's shortcomings. She has vouched for Biden's character on race and more. And the enthusiasm surrounding her historic candidacy has brought in a record $36 million, including contributions from 150,000 new donors.

August 13, 2020 5:03 p.m.

UN is voting on US resolution to extend Iran arms embargo

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council started voting Thursday evening on a U.S. resolution that would indefinitely extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, a measure that faces strong opposition from Russia and China and is almost certain to be defeated.

August 13, 2020 4:27 p.m.

Trade group report: Gambling economy hit hard by coronavirus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The coronavirus and efforts to fight it have hit U.S. casinos and legal gambling businesses hard, leading to a nearly 79% drop in commercial gambling revenue for the second quarter of 2020, the industry's trade association reported Thursday.

August 13, 2020 3:03 p.m.

In Arizona, groups aim for 1 million voters to oust Trump

PHOENIX (AP) — A coalition of voting rights groups in Arizona has banded together with the lofty goal of getting one million people to vote against President Donald Trump this November.

August 13, 2020 2:03 p.m.

California to end eviction protections as lawmakers mull fix

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will resume eviction and foreclosure proceedings on Sept. 2, stoking fears of a wave of evictions during the coronavirus pandemic unless the governor and state Legislature can agree on a proposal to extend protections into 2021.

August 13, 2020 1:27 p.m.

GM calls Preds' series loss unacceptable, promises changes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NHL's winningest general manager is not happy with the Nashville Predators' diminishing returns, and David Poile made it clear Thursday that change is coming.

August 13, 2020 1:03 p.m.

The Latest: US envoy: UAE-Israel deal 'huge win' for Trump

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian land:

August 13, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Wolf: No plan to change recommendation on school sports

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday he has no plans to change his position that school sports should be canceled until 2021.