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August 6, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Stocks slip ahead of US jobs data, eyes on stimulus talks

Stock markets turned lower on Thursday ahead of weekly U.S. data on jobless claims and as investors watched to see if U.S. lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for the world's largest economy.

August 6, 2020 5:06 a.m.

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways posts $758M in half-year losses

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said Thursday core operating losses amounted to $758 million for the first half of the year, driven by a nearly 40% drop in revenue due in part to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

August 6, 2020 4:27 a.m.

VP contender Karen Bass' Cuba baggage a burden in Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Until recently, Robert Lewis had never heard of

August 6, 2020 3:03 a.m.

VP contender Karen Bass's Cuba baggage a burden in Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Until recently, Robert Lewis had never heard of

August 6, 2020 2:03 a.m.

World shares mixed as investors watch talks on US stimulus

Stocks were mixed in Europe and Asia on Thursday as investors watched to see if lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for a U.S. economy struggling with shutdowns as new coronavirus outbreaks flare.

August 6, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Surge in German factory orders bolsters hope for recovery

BERLIN (AP) — German factory orders surged in June, according to figures released Thursday, giving hope that Europe's largest economy is on track for a recovery from declines suffered from the coronavirus pandemic lockdown earlier in the year.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

World responds to Lebanon's plight, France's Macron to visit

PARIS (AP) — As Lebanese rescuers counted the dead and combed rubble for signs of life a day after a huge explosion shattered swaths of Beirut, nations near and far pledged Wednesday that the country, already trapped in a deep economic crisis, would not be left alone.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asian shares mixed as investors watch talks on US stimulus

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday as investors watched to see if lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for a U.S. economy struggling with shutdowns as new coronavirus outbreaks flare.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Houser strong, Brewers stop White Sox 6-game win streak, 1-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Dallas Keuchel saw the potential in Adrian Houser when the two were coming up with the Houston Astros. Outings like this were just what he envisioned.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Asian shares mixed as US talks on stimulus still stalled

Stocks were mixed in Asia on Thursday despite strong gains overnight on Wall Street, where the rally just kept on rolling.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

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Today in History

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

BALTIMORE (AP) — Five pitchers combined on a four-hitter for Don Mattingly’s undermanned, gritty and first-place Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

76ers beat Wizards 107-98; Simmons leaves with knee injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers showed they could hold it together — at least for a little while — without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Court reverses order to shut down Dakota Access pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday reversed a judge’s order that shut down the Dakota Access pipeline pending a full environmental review.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Magic's Gordon hurt, Raptors continue to roll in 109-99 win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet had 21 points and 10 assists, and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat the Orlando Magic 109-99 on Wednesday night.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

VP contender's Cuba baggage a burden in Florida

MIAMI (AP) — Until recently, Robert Lewis had never heard of Karen Bass, the California congresswoman in contention to be Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden's running mate. But the recent college graduate had long heard stories from his grandfather recounting the days of oppression in Cuba under Fidel Castro.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Virginia first to roll out pandemic app from Apple, Google

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia has rolled out a smartphone app to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus, becoming the first U.S. state to use new pandemic technology created by Apple and Google.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

US Forecast

US Forecast for Friday, August 7, 2020

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Seager hits 200th HR, Mariners outlast Trout, Angels 7-6

SEATTLE (AP) — Scorching slugger Kyle Seager hit a three-run homer, rookie Kyle Lewis stayed hot with an RBI single, and the Seattle Mariners overcame two home runs by Mike Trout to beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 on Wednesday night.

August 6, 2020 12:06 a.m.

CVS posts strong 2Q, with virus delaying elective procedures

CVS Health reported surprisingly strong second-quarter earnings as people postponed elective medical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it raised its profit expectations for the year.