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August 27, 2020 6:27 a.m.

More than 1 million Americans file for unemployment, again

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.

August 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling rain in Nigeria earlier this year, the 11-year-old thought the footage would be used for a common film study session.

August 25, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Asian shares lower as investors await Fed chair's speech

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street following talks between the United States and China on the status of a deal meant to work as truce in their trade war.

August 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

KITCHEN SMARTS: Hard seltzer remains an 'it' drink

I know I am revealing my age when I say that the last time I remember an alcohol craze like this it was wine coolers. I was barely scraping legal when they were super-hot in the 1980s, but I knew there was an “it drink.”

August 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian shares lower as investors await Fed chair's speech

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street following talks between the United States and China on the status of a deal meant to work as truce in their trade war.

July 29, 2020 12:30 p.m.

McSally, Kelly look to formalize Senate nominations

PHOENIX (AP) — The race to finish John McCain's last term in the U.S. Senate is one of the hottest contests in U.S. politics this November, but there's likely to be little fanfare in next week's primary.

August 7, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Suns win 4th straight bubble game, top Pacers 114-99

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA bubble appears to have given the Phoenix Suns new life.

August 2, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Israel's Netanyahu rails at media over protests against him

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday railed at swelling protests against his rule, saying they were egged on by a biased media that distorts facts and cheers on the demonstrators.

August 2, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Magic build big lead, stay on roll in 132-116 win over Kings

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic got a big win and a big loss Sunday.

August 8, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Shipyard, union reach tentative deal to end strike in Maine

BATH, Maine (AP) — Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and production workers reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that has stretched on for more than a month during a pandemic, officials announced Saturday.

July 30, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Ford's results not as grim as expected for virus-marred 2Q

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. posted results on Thursday that were not as grim as expected for its second quarter that saw its U.S. factories shuttered for half the period to combat the spread of the coronavirus and car buyers sheltering in place.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Ford's results not as grim as expected for virus-marred 2Q

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. posted results on Thursday that were not as grim as expected for its second quarter that saw its U.S. factories shuttered for half the period to combat the spread of the coronavirus and car buyers sheltering in place.

August 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Shipyard, union reach tentative deal to end strike in Maine

BATH, Maine (AP) — Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and production workers reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that has stretched on for more than a month during a pandemic, officials announced Saturday.

August 9, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Puerto Rico's historic primaries marred by lack of ballots

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s historic primaries were marred on Sunday by a lack of voting materials in a majority of centers across the U.S. territory that forced frustrated voters who braved a spike in COVID-19 cases to turn around and go back home.

August 4, 2020 8:03 p.m.

US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is scheduled to visit Taiwan in coming days in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979.

August 3, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Carroll gets look at Adams on field as Seahawks move ahead

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll finally had the chance to see new safety Jamal Adams on the field in a Seattle Seahawks uniform Monday.

August 3, 2020 9:06 p.m.

Votto homer lifts Reds to 3-2 win over Indians

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto hit a two-run, go-ahead homer, Nick Castellanos also connected and the Cincinnati Reds beat Cleveland 3-2 Monday night as the Indians played again without ill manager Terry Francona.

August 3, 2020 9:27 p.m.

US House candidates distancing from Cowboys for Trump leader

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Two U.S. House hopefuls in a crucial southern New Mexico race are distancing themselves from a Cowboys for Trump leader who said some Black athletes should “go back to Africa” as he faces mounting pressure to step down from his county commissioner's seat.

August 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US House candidates distancing from Cowboys for Trump leader

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Two U.S. House hopefuls in a crucial southern New Mexico race are distancing themselves from a Cowboys for Trump leader who said some Black athletes should “go back to Africa” as he faces mounting pressure to step down from his county commissioner's seat.

August 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian shares mixed on US-China tensions, Wall Street gains

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday as investors eyeballed surging coronavirus cases in the region.