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August 9, 2020 1:27 p.m.

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Whether President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. Equally up in the air is whether states, which are necessary partners in Trump's plan to bypass Congress, will sign on.

August 9, 2020 1:03 p.m.

5.1-magnitude quake hits North Carolina, causes minor damage

SPARTA, N.C. (AP) — The most powerful earthquake to hit North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state early Sunday, rattling homes, businesses and residents.

August 9, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: Another Lebanon Cabinet member resigns

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

August 9, 2020 11:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 2:15 p.m.

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August 9, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: Donors: Aid to Lebanon to come with reforms

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

August 9, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: European Commission pledges 30M euros

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

August 9, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Puerto Rico's primaries marred by lack of ballots

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s primaries were marred on Sunday by a lack of ballots in a majority of centers across the U.S. territory, forcing frustrated voters who braved a spike in COVID-19 cases to turn around and go back home.

August 9, 2020 8:03 a.m.

The Latest: Qatar emir says Lebanon can't recover on its own

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August 9, 2020 7:03 a.m.

For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty

CHICAGO (AP) — For three decades, Kelly Flint flourished as a corporate travel agent, sending everyone from business titans to oil riggers around the planet. Then came the worst pandemic in a century, leaving her jobless and marooned in an uncertain economy.

August 9, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Puerto Rico's historic primaries marred by lack of ballots

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s historic primaries were marred on Sunday by a lack of voting materials in a majority of centers across the U.S. territory that forced frustrated voters who braved a spike in COVID-19 cases to turn around and go back home.

August 9, 2020 7:03 a.m.

The Latest: Britain pledges 20M pounds in Lebanon aid

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

August 9, 2020 6:27 a.m.

The Latest: German sending 10 million euros to Lebanon

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August 9, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Controversy puts spotlight on Georgia congressional runoff

DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — Marjorie Taylor Greene is running for Congress - and is unrepentant about her racist rhetoric and support for the QAnon conspiracy theory.

August 9, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Ohio governor's conflicting COVID-19 tests raise backlash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio governor's positive, then negative, tests for COVID-19 have provided fuel for skeptics of government pandemic mandates and critics of his often-aggressive policies.

August 9, 2020 3:27 a.m.

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

US response to the virus is met with incredulity abroad

August 9, 2020 3:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 5:30 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

August 9, 2020 2:06 a.m.

Saudi Aramco half-year profits plunge 50% from virus impact

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Aramco's net income plunged by 50% in the first half of the year, according to figures published Sunday, offering a revealing glimpse into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on one of the world's biggest oil producers.

August 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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August 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Texas Tech AD apologizes to team after firing Stollings

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt publicly apologized Friday to players on the women's basketball team for what they experienced under fired coach Marlene Stollings.

August 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Semien homered in the first after hitting a walkoff single to end a 13-inning win a night earlier and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Saturday for their eighth straight victory.