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September 15, 2020 7:27 a.m.

US stocks rise again as tech makes up more lost ground

Stocks were losing some of their early strength Tuesday afternoon, with gains in big technology companies outweighing losses in banks and elsewhere in the market.

September 15, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Ohio judge derides restriction of 1 ballot box per county

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A directive that restricted Ohio counties to one ballot drop box in November was arbitrary and unreasonable, a county judge ruled Tuesday, delivering the Republican secretary of state in the presidential battleground another in a series of blows to his policies.

September 2, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Family of detained 'Hotel Rwanda' hero seeks Belgium's help

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of the man portrayed in the film “Hotel Rwanda" said Wednesday that his family has met with Belgian officials about contacting Paul Rusesabagina in jail after Rwandan authorities

August 31, 2020 1:06 p.m.

Horse racing leaders move to set national safety standards

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Looking to halt doping scandals and horse deaths marring their sport, thoroughbred racing leaders Monday announced the launch of an integrity and safety authority to create national standards replacing the patchwork of state regulations overseeing the industry.

September 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

'Avengers' and 'Game of Thrones' star Diana Rigg dies at 82

LONDON (AP) — Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.

September 12, 2020 12:06 a.m.

South Carolina taps lead virus doctor for public health role

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health director appeared to be on her way to a new job in Ohio before abruptly withdrawing, saying a day later she was concerned because the previous director's family was harassed including protests at her home.

September 12, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Koeman drops Suárez, Vidal for Barcelona friendly

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With Lionel Messi still around, Ronald Koeman looks ready to make some brave decisions to rejuvenate Barcelona.

September 12, 2020 12:03 p.m.

US says Libyan commander agrees to lift oil blockade

CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Libya said Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter agreed to reopen key oil fields and terminals no later than Saturday, a move that could advance talks between the country's warring sides closer to a political settlement to the yearslong conflict.

September 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Groups ask for restraining order to stop census wind-down

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Days after the U.S. Census Bureau said that it had already taken steps to wind down operations for the 2020 census, a coalition of cities, counties and civil rights groups on Friday tried to stop the statistical agency in its tracks.

September 10, 2020 4:27 p.m.

Laura evacuees protest, cite slow aid response from FEMA

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — About two dozen Hurricane Laura evacuees and their advocates marched through the streets of New Orleans on Thursday to protest what they called the “slow response” from the federal government on getting them needed financial assistance.

September 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Laura evacuees protest, cite slow aid response from FEMA

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — About two dozen Hurricane Laura evacuees and their advocates marched through the streets of New Orleans on Thursday to protest what they called the “slow response” from the federal government on getting them needed financial assistance.

September 15, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe resigns, clearing way for successor

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet resigned, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later Wednesday.

September 15, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Yoshihide Suga named Japan's prime minister, succeeding Abe

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as prime minister Wednesday, replacing long-serving leader Shinzo Abe with his right-hand man.

September 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

STAT WATCH: Big 12 teams post top 3 passing totals of week

Big 12 teams posted the top three passing totals of the weekend in the Football Bowl Subdivision, highlighted by Spencer Rattler's sensational debut and Sam Ehlinger's career night.

September 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Gabriela Hearst, Kerby Jean-Raymond win top fashion awards

NEW YORK (AP) — The Council of Fashion Designers of America gave its top fashion awards on Monday to Gabriela Hearst for womenswear and Kerby Jean-Raymond for menswear. The two designers led a group of winners that the CFDA said was the most diverse in the 39-year history of the awards.

October 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Star power helps uplift, connect Hawaii elementary school

HONOLULU (AP) — Some of Hawaii’s most popular musical artists have appeared before an unlikely audience — a small elementary school on Oahu’s windward coast.

October 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Thai protest rally plans complicated by king's itinerary

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thai activists hoping to keep up the momentum in their campaign for democratic change launched a third major rally in Bangkok on Wednesday, amid concerns about possible confrontations with police or rival groups supporting the government.

October 14, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson to miss rest of season

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his throwing shoulder, leaving freshman Will Howard to lead the No. 22 Wildcats the rest of the way.

October 14, 2020 9:27 a.m.

The Latest: Trump pushes claims on vaccine, infrastructure

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October 20, 2020 10:28 p.m.

Democrats: Justices' 4-4 tie in election case ominous sign

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Amy Coney Barrett expected to join the Supreme Court as early as next week, the court's action in a Pennsylvania voting case has heightened fears among Democrats about the court being asked to decide a post-election dispute and with it, the winner of the White House.