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August 14, 2020 9:27 p.m.

The Ultimate Recovery: Cycles of pain anchor Biden's moment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A young lawyer bounds across a parking lot in New Castle, Delaware, a blur of long sideburns, wide lapels and self-assurance. He throws open a door to a beauty salon, and the ladies inside whoop with surprise. It’s clear from the grainy footage that the stylists don’t know this 29-year-old candidate – yet.

August 14, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Slain North Carolina 5-year-old remembered for big smile

WILSON, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina 5-year-old fatally shot while playing in his front yard carried a big smile and a big heart, the boy's grandfather recalled at his funeral.

August 14, 2020 4:27 p.m.

The Latest: Paris expands mask requirements for pedestrians

PARIS — Paris is expanding the areas of the city where pedestrians will be obliged to wear masks starting Saturday morning, with health officials saying the coronavirus is “active” in the French capital and the Mediterranean city of Marseille,

August 14, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:15 p.m.

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August 14, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: Ariz. says its unemployed to get only $300 extra

PHOENIX -- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s office says unemployed residents of the state were expecting to receive an additional $400 a week under an executive order by President Donald Trump will get only $300 extra.

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 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 12:03 p.m.

Mourners gather in Houston to remember slain soldier

HOUSTON (AP) — Flags from the U.S., Texas and Mexico flew at half staff Friday as a white, horse-drawn carriage embellished with white flowers brought in the custom green casket that carried the remains of a slain soldier.

August 14, 2020 11:27 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 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 8:03 a.m.

Alabama governor's chief of staff quarantines after exposure

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff is quarantining at home after his wife tested positive for COVID-19.

August 14, 2020 6:06 a.m.

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

New surges of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak holiday season across much of Europe, where authorities are closing dance clubs, banning fireworks and expanding mandatory mask orders even in chic resort areas. Some of the toughest new measures were announced in Spain, which has recorded almost 50,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past 14 days. The health minister says nightclubs nationwide are being ordered to close. In Italy, mayors of several seaside towns announced new restrictions, including bans on fireworks at beaches. In France, thousands of vacationing Britons are scrambling to return home. They want to avoid having to self-isolate for 14 days following Britain’s decision to reimpose quarantine restrictions on France.

August 14, 2020 4:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 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 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Fear and empathy at LA funeral home serving Black families

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When people began dying from the coronavirus in the United States, for a few weeks funeral home owner Candy Boyd declined to receive the remains of such patients.

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president

NEW YORK (AP) — Speaking from the Senate floor for the first time, Kamala Harris expressed gratitude for a woman on whose shoulders she said she stood. In her autobiography, Harris interspersed the well-worn details of her resume with an extended ode to the one she calls “the reason for everything.” And taking the stage to announce her presidential candidacy , she framed it as a race grounded in the compassion and values of the person she credits for her fighting spirit.

August 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 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 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

What to do if losing your job means losing life insurance

The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the U.S. economy as businesses both big and small cut back, close and declare bankruptcy. Consequently, a reported 16.3 million Americans were unemployed in July compared to just over 6 million the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

August 13, 2020 11:03 p.m.

Fear and empathy at LA funeral home serving Black families

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When people began dying from the coronavirus in the United States, for a few weeks funeral home owner Candy Boyd declined to receive the remains of such patients.

August 13, 2020 10:03 p.m.

For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president

NEW YORK (AP) — Speaking from the Senate floor for the first time, Kamala Harris expressed gratitude for a woman on whose shoulders she said she stood. In her autobiography, Harris interspersed the well-worn details of her resume with an extended ode to the one she calls “the reason for everything.” And taking the stage to announce her presidential candidacy , she framed it as a race grounded in the compassion and values of the person she credits for her fighting spirit.