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June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Statue of Spanish governor removed from New Mexico park

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Crews in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday removed a statue of a Spanish territorial governor from a city park and two other markers were slated to come down as monuments to historical figures were being dismantled across the country.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation

NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus outbreak forced Sean Giovanni to shut down his recording studio in for two months, he dropped off mobile equipment at staffers’ and artists’ homes. He hoped remote recording would bring in some revenue.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

UK's recession 'less bad' than feared, Bank of England

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England unveiled another big stimulus package for the U.K. economy as it tries to limit the scale of the coronavirus recession, which it now believes will be “less severe” than it feared last month.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

China's top lawmakers take up draft Hong Kong security law

BEIJING (AP) — China's top legislative body has taken up a draft national security law for Hong Kong that has been strongly criticized as undermining the semi-autonomous territory's legal and political institutions.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Coronavirus still spreading in 2nd S Korea wave

SEOUL, South Korea — The coronavirus continues to spread in South Korea, particularly in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan region, which is home to half the country’s 51 million people.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Retirements spark scramble for open House seats in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — To the consternation of many Democrats, the front-runner in a crowded congressional primary in one of the bluest districts in New York City, if not the country, is a Pentecostal minister who opposes abortion rights, likes Donald Trump and has a long history of anti-gay comments.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Tennessee lawmakers advance 6-week abortion ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amid nationwide unrest and a global pandemic that wrecked the state budget, Tennessee lawmakers wrapped up a legislative session early Friday by advancing an anti-abortion proposal that includes some of the strictest restrictions in the country.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Poor People's Campaign eyes 'virtual march' in poverty fight

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Clergy and religious leaders are preparing to hold a virtual march Saturday to highlight the plight of Americans struggling with poverty — people like Madelyn “Maddie” Brace and her boyfriend, Luciano Benavidez.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

MLB thinks Manfred has framework with Clark, union stays mum

NEW YORK (AP) — After days of angry exchanges over money between Major League Baseball and the players' association, Commissioner Rob Manfred started to doubt whether there would be a 2020 season and said as much on national television.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Rashford 1, Johnson 0: Soccer star wins U-turn on free meals

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an abrupt about-face Tuesday and agreed to keep funding meals for poor students over the summer holidays after young soccer star Marcus Rashford demanded that his government not forget the needs of hungry children.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Debate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change name

The recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name, with Native American advocates believing the climate is right for action despite no evidence owner Dan Snyder is considering it.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and rampant corruption.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

List 3/3 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

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June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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Juneteenth takes on new meaning amid push for racial justice

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Update on the latest in sports:

VIRUS OUTBREAK-MLB

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Montana records most virus cases in a day since March 28

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana on Thursday reported 25 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the most in a day since late March as health officials in one county recommended a return to more stringent restrictions on activities.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

50 National Guard members start work on jobless aid backlog

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Fifty members of the National Guard started training on Thursday to help clear a backlog of unemployment benefit claims in Washington, and an additional 50 soldiers will join them in the coming weeks as the state works to resolve identify verification issues in the wake of fraudulent claims paid out during the coronavirus pandemic.