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August 13, 2020 3:30 p.m.

More US churches sue to challenge COVID-19 restrictions

Churches in California and Minnesota, backed by a conservative legal group, filed lawsuits this week against the governors of their states challenging restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak that they contend are violations of religious liberty.

August 13, 2020 3:30 p.m.

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

UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties

August 13, 2020 3:30 p.m.

Death toll from storm rises in Iowa as power outages persist

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It will take five days or longer to restore power to some Iowa homes and businesses that have been without electricity since Monday's wind storm left damage across the Midwest and killed at least four people, officials said Thursday.

August 13, 2020 3:03 p.m.

AP Interview: US envoy indicates US open to Iran compromise

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday urged European nations that support the nuclear deal with Iran to put in writing their ideas to extend the expiring arms embargo on the Islamic Republic, indicating that the Trump administration may be willing to compromise on its demand for an indefinite extension.

August 13, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Let it flow: Trump administration eases showerhead rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough.

August 13, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Korpisalo, Blue Jackets win 3-1, tie series with Lightning

TORONTO (AP) — Two days after making an NHL-record 85 saves in a five-overtime loss, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 36 more shots to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Thursday to even the series at a game apiece.

August 13, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Tomas Nido homers twice to power Mets past Nationals 8-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Tomas Nido had his first two-homer game as a professional, hitting a two-run shot in the fourth inning and a grand slam in the fifth to lead the New York Mets to an 8-2 win over the Washington Nationals and a split of the four-game series.

August 13, 2020 1:27 p.m.

S&P 500 again flirts with record high but closes just below

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 again crossed above its record high but closed just below that level for the second day in a row. The index fell 0.2% Thursday after another day of wobbly, back-and-forth trading. Earlier, it briefly crossed above 3,386.15. That’s the record closing level it set in February, before investors appreciated how much devastation the coronavirus pandemic would cause the global economy. Treasury yields were higher following an auction of 30-year bonds and after a report showed that 963,000 U.S. workers filed for unemployment benefits last week. It’s an incredibly high number, but still the lowest tally since March.

August 13, 2020 1:27 p.m.

On Football: Evaluating college players is NFL's challenge

The cancellation of college football games will have a far more significant impact on the NFL beyond giving the league an opportunity to play Saturday games this fall.

August 13, 2020 1:03 p.m.

The Latest: US envoy: UAE-Israel deal 'huge win' for Trump

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian land:

August 13, 2020 1:03 p.m.

2 more Iowans die from storm incidents; 250K without power

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Officials on Thursday attributed two more deaths to the powerful storm that struck Iowa earlier in the week.

August 13, 2020 12:27 p.m.

2 more Iowans die from storm incidents; 77K without power

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Officials on Thursday attributed two more deaths to the powerful storm that struck Iowa earlier in the week.

August 13, 2020 12:27 p.m.

The Latest: Bahrain welcomes UAE-Israel deal on full ties

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian land:

August 13, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Postponing season puts NFL prospects in a holding pattern

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing their fall football seasons because of the coronavirus pandemic leaves some NFL prospects facing a dilemma: Leave now or leave later.

August 13, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Greece welcomes French navy presence in Meditteranean

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister warmly thanked France Thursday for boosting its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, where Greek and Turkish warships are closely shadowing each other over a Turkish energy exploration bid in waters Athens claims as its own.

August 13, 2020 12:03 p.m.

'Like the Titanic' - NCAA experts warn of coronavirus spread

The NCAA's chief medical officer and two of its infectious disease expert advisers warned Thursday the uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus throughout the United States remains an enormous obstacle for college sports to overcome.

August 13, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: Egypt's leader hails 'historic' UAE-Israel deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian land:

August 13, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Bolivia's political crisis threatens hospitals and patients

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Hooked up to ventilators, 11 prematurely born infants struggled for survival Thursday in the intensive care ward of a Bolivian maternity hospital.

August 13, 2020 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: Joe Biden says UAE-Israel ties a 'historic step'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian land:

August 13, 2020 11:03 a.m.

S&P 500 briefly rises above record close as stocks drift

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting between small gains and losses on Thursday, after the S&P 500 briefly crossed above its record closing level.