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August 17, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Election 2020, Political Conventions, ADVISORY

The Democratic National Convention takes place this Monday through Thursday, with events and speeches that will be conducted almost entirely virtually. The Republican National Convention takes place the following week, Monday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Aug. 27.

August 17, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Report faults California prisons for poor coronavirus checks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prisons were inconsistent in screening employees and visitors for the coronavirus, which may have increased the risk of its spread, the state's inspector general said in a report Monday.

August 17, 2020 1:03 p.m.

How the AP covered ratification of the 19th Amendment

The bulletin moved just after 1 p.m. on Aug. 18, 1920, conveying the breaking news that the 19th Amendment had been ratified giving women the constitutional right to vote.

August 17, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Proposed effort could revive Mississippi's rebel-themed flag

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi residents are rebelling against the Legislature's decision to retire a Confederate-themed state flag, and they are being encouraged by conservative legislators who fought the change.

August 17, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Florida announces $10M housing loan program to aid Panhandle

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $10 million housing loan program that could benefit hundreds of home buyers in the Florida Panhandle, which was devastated two years ago by Hurricane Michael.

August 17, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Environmentalists criticize EPA over Missouri Ameren plant

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some St. Louis-area environmental watchdogs are criticizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to declare that Missouri's largest coal-fired power plant has met a key air quality regulation.

August 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Hours-long power outage hits thousands in The Hague

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Streetcars ground to a halt and some stores closed in the Hague after a power outage lasting several hours hit large parts of the Dutch city Monday.

August 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.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 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

California governor demands probe of power blackouts

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An irate California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation allowing some energy users and utilities to tap backup energy sources amid a days-long heatwave that has prompted rolling blackouts affecting hundreds of thousands of households.

August 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

ESPN officially names Levy, Griese and Riddick for MNF booth

ESPN's new “Monday Night Football” team of Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Louis Riddick will debut on Sept. 14 when they call the late game between the Tennessee Titans and Denver Broncos. The network officially named the new announcing team Monday.

August 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

With travel limited, Hollywood looks to 'game changer' tech

NEW YORK (AP) — New LED video wall technology used in making last year’s “The Lion King” and “The Mandalorian” series could become more widespread as Hollywood production ramps back up during the pandemic.

August 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Wyoming primary: 2 Republicans dominate Senate, House races

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Two well-known and well-funded candidates dominate a dozen Republicans while a bigger-than-usual field of Democrats seek nomination for the U.S. Senate and House in Wyoming's primary Tuesday.

August 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Belarus chaos brings a poker-faced response from Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — As Belarus experiences spasms of mass protests and a brutal police crackdown, its giant neighbor Russia has been uncharacteristically low key in its response.

August 17, 2020 10:27 a.m.

In 'The 24th,' police brutality and unrest, 103 years ago

NEW YORK (AP) — The sole photograph related to

August 17, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has retweeted an audio recording that U.S. intelligence officials have described as being part of a Russian campaign to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

August 17, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Review cites 'operational failures' in Smollett prosecution

CHICAGO (AP) — A special prosecutor in Chicago accused Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and her office on Monday of repeatedly abusing their discretion and making false public statements in the case against actor Jussie Smollett last year, but he concluded they did nothing criminal.

August 17, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Trump signs Iowa wind storm disaster declaration, may visit

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he has signed an emergency declaration for Iowa to help supply federal money to help the state recover from an unusual wind storm that struck a week ago.

August 17, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Sudanese demand reforms a year after deal with generals

CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese protesters returned to the streets Monday to call for more reforms a year after a power-sharing deal between the pro-democracy movement and the generals.

August 17, 2020 8:06 a.m.

How Sanders is helping keep the progressive movement strong

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Bernie Sanders is in a familiar position: runner-up.

August 17, 2020 8:06 a.m.

Review: 'Tesla,' with Ethan Hawke, is low on electricity

Before it was possible to buy “a Tesla" and probably since, Nikola Tesla has been chronically underappreciated. Wider recognition has been steadily climbing for the Croatian-born visionary whose electric innovations did much to make the 21st century world of wireless power transmission. But he's still seen fleetingly in film.