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June 24, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Targeted sculptures linked to Wisconsin, Civil War history

CHICAGO (AP) — Protesters have defaced and torn down statues of historic figures during recent demonstrations against racial injustice in cities across the nation. Most of those pieces have explicit ties to colonialism, slavery and the Confederacy, including imagery of Christopher Columbus and former U.S. presidents who owned slaves.

June 24, 2020 3:03 p.m.

California uses funding as threat over virus measures

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California sees a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Newsom threatened Wednesday to withhold up to $2.5 billion in the upcoming state budget from local governments that fail to comply with state mandates on wearing masks, testing and other measures meant to slow the spread of the virus.

June 24, 2020 3:03 p.m.

South Dakota tribe sues feds to keep COVID-19 checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe alleges in a lawsuit that the federal government has been trying to coerce and threaten the tribe ever since South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem asked for help stopping its COVID-19 checkpoints on state and federal highways.

June 24, 2020 3:03 p.m.

N.C. gyms, bars stay closed as COVID-19 veto stays in place

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly failed on Wednesday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a measure that would have allowed gyms and bars to open again despite his executive order keeping them closed due to

June 24, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Convincing win in Virginia shows strength of Black vote

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Political newcomer Cameron Webb says he didn't plan it this way, but his campaign was made for these unprecedented times.

June 24, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics

One of the most tragic lines in the powerful and damning documentary

June 24, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Liverpool on brink of title after beating Crystal Palace 4-0

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool is on the verge of ending its 30-year league title drought after cruising to a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday with an attacking display that exemplified a dominant campaign.

June 24, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Plug Power, Dell rise; GNC, Carnival fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Wednesday:

June 24, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Prosecutors order ex Haiti strongman transferred to new jail

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A day after ex-paramilitary leader Emmanuel “Toto” Constant was deported from the U.S., Haitian prosecutors on Wednesday ordered him transferred to the northern coastal town of Gonaives where authorities will decide whether the former strongman accused of murder and torture will be freed.

June 24, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Peru giving up on virus measures in face of sinking economy

LIMA, Peru (AP) — On the same day that the Peruvian government announced another grim increase in the number of coronavirus infections, thousands of people packed together in hourslong lines outside shopping malls for a chance to buy a new sweater, sneakers or computer.

June 24, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Iginla headlines 2020 Hall class as 4th Black player elected

Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young Black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw someone in the NHL who looked like him in Grant Fuhr.

June 24, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Transportation spending, governing changes heading to Cooper

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The General Assembly gave its final approval on Wednesday to a North Carolina transportation funding and governing overhaul following a recent stinging audit and COVID-19-related revenue declines at the Department of Transportation.

June 24, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Faith-based mutual aid flourishes amid pandemic, protests

(RNS) — Groceries. Prepared meals. Face masks. Prayer requests. Housing. Rent assistance. Mental health care. Spiritual guidance. Career advice. Transportation.

June 24, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Jimenez, Traore combine again as Wolves beat Bournemouth 1-0

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Mexico striker Raul Jimenez took advantage of another pinpoint cross from Adama Traore to earn Wolverhampton a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday and keep pace with Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification.

June 24, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Mississippi flag: 'In God We Trust' for Confederate symbol?

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two of Mississippi's top elected Republicans proposed Wednesday that the Confederate battle emblem be replaced on the state flag with the words “In God We Trust," seeking a path toward unity in their state amid the backdrop of national protests over racial injustice.

June 24, 2020 12:27 p.m.

FAA orders fix for engine covers of Boeing 737 Max planes

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. safety officials will require all Boeing 737 Max airliners to be inspected for a manufacturing defect on engine coverings that they say could lead to loss of power during flights.

June 24, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Study says US doesn't get value from WADA contribution

A U.S. government study concludes Americans don't get their money's worth out of the $2.7 million that Congress provided the World Anti-Doping Agency this year and suggests future funding be contingent on changes in the drug-fighting agency's policies.

June 24, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Lebanon currency in free-fall amid political impasse

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's currency continued its downward spiral Wednesday, reaching a new low before the dollar and raising such alarm that it prompted a powerful politician to call for a state of “financial emergency.”

June 24, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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June 24, 2020 11:03 a.m.

US probes complaints of sticky steering on older GM SUVs

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating problems with power steering that can stick on thousands of older General Motors SUVs.