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July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump pushes racial division, flouts virus rules at Rushmore

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump made a direct appeal to disaffected white voters four months before Election Day, accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Edmunds: 4th of July deals less generous but still solid

With summer in full swing, we typically see car dealerships heavily discounting excess inventory for the Fourth of July holiday. But the novel coronavirus and its effects make this year different than most.

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Braves' Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff

ATLANTA (AP) — For baseball's short season, Cole Hamels says short starts will work just fine.

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Race for Champions League spots intensifies in England

With Leicester imploding, Chelsea remaining inconsistent and both Manchester United and Wolverhampton extending their long unbeaten runs, the fight for Champions League qualification has intensified since the restart of the Premier League on June 17.

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian shares advance following upbeat US jobs report

Markets advanced in Asia on Friday following a Wall Street rally driven by strong jobs data.

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump, Biden fight for primacy on social media platforms

WASHINGTON (AP) — On an average day, President Donald Trump sends about 14 posts to the 28 million Facebook followers of his campaign account. His Democratic rival, Joe Biden, delivers about half that many posts to an audience of just 2 million.

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Germany is first major economy to phase out coal and nuclear

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have finalized the country's long-awaited

July 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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July 3, 2020 10:06 p.m.

Trump, Biden fight for primacy on social media platforms

WASHINGTON (AP) — On an average day, President Donald Trump sends about 14 posts to the 28 million Facebook followers of his campaign account. His Democratic rival, Joe Biden, delivers about half that many posts to an audience of just 2 million.

July 3, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Trump pushes racial division, flouts virus rules at Rushmore

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — At the foot of Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump made a direct appeal to disaffected white voters four months before Election Day, accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”

July 3, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Defending champion Nats return healthy, careful on protocols

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dave Martinez's mantra of going 1-0 every day followed the Washington Nationals to their first World Series title.

July 3, 2020 4:27 p.m.

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July 3, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Morata double leads Atlético to 3-0 over Mallorca in Liga

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Álvaro Morata scored twice to lead Atlético Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca and extend its strong finish to the Spanish league on Friday.

July 3, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Astros look to McCullers to help make up for loss of Cole

HOUSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole’s departure to join the New York Yankees in free agency left a gaping hole in Houston’s rotation entering the season.

July 3, 2020 3:03 p.m.

2 tremors shake Puerto Rico, latest in series of quakes

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two strong earthquakes shook Puerto Rico on Friday, but there were no reports of injuries in the latest of a series of tremors that have hit the U.S. territory since late December.

July 3, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Braves' Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff

ATLANTA (AP) — For baseball's short season, Cole Hamels says short starts will work just fine.

July 3, 2020 10:03 a.m.

New minor party pushes for 'fusion voting' in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A political group that helped a slate of progressive-minded legislative candidates prevail in New Mexico's Democratic primary has registered as a political party.

July 3, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Geofence warrants to be tested in Virginia bank robbery case

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — It was a terrifying bank robbery: Demanding cash in a handwritten note, a man waved a gun, threatened to kill a teller's family, ordered employees and customers onto the floor and escaped with $195,000.

July 3, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Reopening strategist Castex named new French prime minister

PARIS (AP) — The new French prime minister appointed Friday said he feels ready to face the key challenge of reviving France's economy following the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a two-month nationwide lockdown.

July 3, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Germany is first major economy to phase out coal and nuclear

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have finalized the country's long-awaited