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July 16, 2020 8:03 p.m.

AL Central Preview Capsules

Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year:

July 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Virus prompts drastic measures in Texas as death toll grows

July 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

'Welcome back': Nats get Soto, Kendrick in camp after delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto and Howie Kendrick found pictures of themselves and a “Welcome back” message waiting in the home clubhouse at Nationals Park when they finally joined the World Series champions for “summer camp” and played in an intrasquad scrimmage Thursday night.

July 16, 2020 4:27 p.m.

After Trump campaign swap, questions — and Kushner — remain

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s long-in-coming campaign shakeup rearranged some big job titles but isn't likely to change the identity of the person truly in charge of day-to-day operations: Jared Kushner.

July 16, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Utility's power lines caused huge 2019 California wildfire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric transmission lines sparked a wildfire in Northern California wine country last year that destroyed hundreds of homes and caused nearly 100,000 people to flee, fire officials said Thursday.

July 16, 2020 3:27 p.m.

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

Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, US, UK, Canada say

July 16, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Virginia lawmakers weigh in with unemployment concerns

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dozens of Democratic Virginia lawmakers called for reforms at the state agency tasked with handling unemployment benefits, saying in a letter Thursday that they were concerned about its ability to “adequately address” the high volume of claims because of the

July 16, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Jays closer to home games approval; Canada OK needed

TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays have been given clearance by Ontario and Toronto to play regular-season games in Rogers Centre amid the coronavirus pandemic, and await approval from Canada's federal government.

July 16, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Rashford, Martial lead Man United to 2-0 win at Palace

LONDON (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored one goal and set up another for Anthony Martial as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Premier League on Thursday to keep pace with Chelsea and Leicester in the race for Champions League qualification.

July 16, 2020 2:30 p.m.

NL East Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year:

July 16, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Leicester, Man Utd win to guarantee final-day shootout in PL

The race to secure the final two Champions League qualification spots from the Premier League is going to the last day of the season.

July 16, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Analysis: Trump wants a 2016 repeat in a very different year

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the summer of 2016, Donald Trump was trailing in the polls. With time running out, he changed up his campaign leadership team, though not his own mercurial behavior.

July 16, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Homeowners rush to refinance as 30-year rate falls below 3%

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the 30-year mortgage rate falling this week below 3% for the first time in a half-century, more U.S. homeowners are likely to seize the chance to refinance their home loans.

July 16, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Noem says budget has $19 million surplus; unemployment rises

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota ended its fiscal year with a $19 million surplus despite revenue coming up shorter than expected, Gov. Kristi Noem announced Thursday.

July 16, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Home loan refinancing surges as mortgage rates hit new lows

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. homeowners are seizing on the lowest average mortgage rates on record to refinance their mortgages.

July 16, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs

It was quite a moment for Kyle Hendricks and David Ross.

July 16, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Wisconsin unemployment drops to 8.5%, below national rate

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.

July 16, 2020 11:06 a.m.

More than 1M Americans seek help as companies cut more jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a million Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, indicating that companies are cutting more jobs as the resurgent coronavirus scythes through the Sunbelt and some of the nation's most populous states.

July 16, 2020 10:03 a.m.

For 17th straight week more than 1M Americans seek job aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a million Americans sought unemployment benefits for the 17th consecutive week as infections began surging in some of the nation's most populous states. Layoffs in places like Florida, Georgia and California rose by tens of thousands of people.

July 16, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Democrat outraises N. Carolina senator nearly 3-to-1 in Q2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis was outraised nearly 3-to-1 by his Democratic challenger in the last quarter, according to campaign reports that signal a more precarious reelection bid for the Republican in the presidential battleground state.