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August 7, 2020 6:03 p.m.

LeVert scores 22, Nets beat Kings to clinch playoff berth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Caris LeVert scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the patchwork Brooklyn Nets clinched a playoff berth by beating the Sacramento Kings 119-106 on Friday.

August 7, 2020 6:03 p.m.

FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure

Federal employees overseeing Boeing and other aircraft makers say they face pressure from the companies and fear retribution from their own bosses if they raise too many safety concerns, according to a survey of the workers that was delivered to Congress on Friday.

August 7, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Voters weary as Puerto Rico prepares for historic primaries

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two candidates who both served as replacement governors in the wake of a Puerto Rican political crisis are competing against each other for a chance to win the job in their own right as the disaster-struck U.S. territory holds primary elections.

August 7, 2020 5:03 p.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 7, 2020 4:30 p.m.

The Latest: Trump says US help on way for Beirut disaster

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

August 7, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:10 p.m.

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August 7, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Court lifts block on 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a judge's ruling that has blocked four Arkansas abortion restrictions from taking effect, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would effectively require a partner’s consent before a woman could get an abortion.

August 7, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Kraken hire Everett Fitzhugh as club's first broadcaster

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken have hired Everett Fitzhugh as the club’s first broadcaster, the team announced Friday.

August 7, 2020 2:27 p.m.

The Latest: UN says willing to investigate Beirut disaster

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

August 7, 2020 12:27 p.m.

The Latest: Ship owner 1st to sue over Beirut port explosion

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

August 7, 2020 12:03 p.m.

AP News Digest 2:20 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 7, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Face time: Browns' Stefanski visited QB Mayfield in February

CLEVELAND (AP) — Looking back, Browns rookie coach Kevin Stefanski is thankful he took a trip to Texas in February and visited Baker Mayfield.

August 7, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Europeans urge fair election in Belarus, criticize run-up

BERLIN (AP) — Top European officials urged Belarusian authorities Friday to ensure a free and fair presidential election this weekend and denounced “unacceptable” restrictions ahead of the vote.

August 7, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: Lebanon customs chief arrested in Beirut blast

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

August 7, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Court lifts ruling against 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a judge's ruling blocking four Arkansas abortion restrictions, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would effectively require a partner’s consent before a woman could get an abortion.

August 7, 2020 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: UN releases $6M, assesses shelter need in Beirut

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

August 7, 2020 10:27 a.m.

AP Exclusive: Woman is 1st in US to get 2nd face transplant

BOSTON (AP) — For the second time in a decade, a New Hampshire woman has a new face.

August 7, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Amid pandemic, Hall of Fame Village plans move forward

Instead of thousands of football fans converging on the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week, there might be dozens. The coronavirus pandemic ensured that when the hall’s enshrinement ceremonies were postponed until next year, and the NFL canceled preseason games.

August 7, 2020 7:03 a.m.

A US first, New Hampshire woman gets second face transplant

BOSTON (AP) — For the second time in a decade, a New Hampshire woman has a new face.

August 7, 2020 6:27 a.m.

President's virus swagger fuels anger ahead of Belarus vote

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — As Kseniya Milya's grandfather lay dying of COVID-19 at a hospital in Belarus' capital of Minsk, the country's authoritarian leader was blithely dismissing the pandemic as “psychosis,” and recommending an unusual remedy: Have a regular shot of vodka and work hard in the fields.