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July 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Graham on NCAA compensation rules: We’ve got to do something

The Senate Judiciary Committee wants to have a bipartisan plan in place to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for name, image and likeness rights by Sept. 15, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Wednesday.

July 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Editorial Roundup: New York

Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York’s newspapers:

July 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Montana able to expand surveillance testing for COVID

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has agreements to expand surveillance testing for COVID-19 a week after Gov. Steve Bullock said such testing would have to be put on hold because of a backlog at an out-of-state lab the state was using.

July 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Trump cites protests, bars, travel in virus rise

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is casting wide blame for a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, pointing to racial justice protests, travelers from Mexico and young bar-goers.

July 22, 2020 3:27 p.m.

GOP blocks Kansas governor's plan to delay reopening schools

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas schools will be allowed to reopen in mid-August after Republican officials on Wednesday again thwarted a plan from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly aimed at reversing a resurgence in reported coronavirus cases.

July 22, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Nearly 1 in 4 VA employees report sex harassment, audit says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1 in 4 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs say they have been subjected to unwanted sexual comments and other harassment — one of the highest levels in federal government — and an audit says the Trump administration has not been doing enough to protect them.

July 22, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Public 'engaged' in Confederate-free Mississippi flag

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The public has already submitted about 600 proposals for a new Mississippi flag without the Confederate battle emblem, the director of the state Department of Archives and History said Wednesday.

July 22, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:15 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

July 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Greek former minister charged over pharmaceutical probe

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's parliament voted late Wednesday to charge a former deputy justice minister over allegations he sought to incriminate political opponents in a purported pharmaceutical bribery scandal.

July 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio require masks statewide

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio, Indiana and Minnesota are the latest states to require residents statewide to wear masks because of the coronavirus pandemic.

July 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players have the option of having a patch with “Black Lives Matter” or “United For Change” on a jersey sleeve on opening day of the pandemic-delayed season, and Washington Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle says his team may is considering whether to take a knee in support Thursday night.

July 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

AP EXPLAINS: A look at $60M bribery probe unfolding in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The arrest Tuesday of powerful Republican House Speaker Larry Householder and four associates

July 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

House OKs repeal of Trump travel ban decried as anti-Muslim

The House on Wednesday voted to repeal the Trump administration’s travel ban and further restrict the president’s power to limit entry to the U.S., a symbolic victory for Muslim American and civil rights groups.

July 22, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Sudan’s premier appoints civilians as provincial governors

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s prime minister announced the appointment of civilian governors for the country’s 18 provinces Wednesday, another key step forward in a fragile transition to democracy over a year after the military ousted long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir.

July 22, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Microsoft weathers pandemic, beats Wall Street expectations

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft said the coronavirus pandemic has increased demand for its flagship products, reporting quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat Wall Street expectations.

July 22, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Tesla makes $104M profit in 2Q despite factory shutdown

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla overcame a seven-week pandemic-related shutdown at its California assembly plant to post a surprising $104 million net profit for the second quarter.

July 22, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Trump deploys feds to more states under 'law-and-order' push

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will send federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime, expanding the administration’s intervention in local enforcement as he runs for reelection under

July 22, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Puerto Rico to offer virtual classes, delay school reopening

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico officials announced Wednesday that all public school students will start virtual classes Aug. 17 as the U.S. territory battles an increase in coronavirus cases.

July 22, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Utah sees virus surge -- but not in county with mask order

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is among the many U.S. states battling a surge in coronavirus cases, but officials said Wednesday the Salt Lake City area is bucking the trend after the county issued a mandate a month ago for people to wear masks.

July 22, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Powerful quake shakes Alaska towns, creates small tsunami

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake off Alaska’s southern coast shook sparsely populated coastal communities late Tuesday and prompted some residents to briefly flee to higher ground because of tsunami fears.