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June 18, 2020 4:27 p.m.

Bill to reopen N.C. bowling alleys, rinks head to Cooper

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators sent another bill on Thursday to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper designed to overturn parts of his executive order for

June 18, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Heat, virus no deterrent for Trump fans camped outside arena

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump's first rally in months, undeterred by a days-long wait in searing heat, the growing risk of the coronavirus or a lukewarm reception from local officials.

June 18, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Georgia jobless rate falls in May as some return to work

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's jobless rate fell to 9.7% in May from 12.6% in April as nearly 150,000 workers reported being back on the job.

June 18, 2020 4:03 p.m.

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June 18, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Kentucky's athletics budget proposal dips

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June 18, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Bolton critique of Trump could define tell-all book battles

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House fight with former national security adviser John Bolton is the latest chapter in a lengthy history of Washington book battles, yet it will likely define future cases between the U.S. government and former employees determined to write tell-alls.

June 18, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Denver officer won't be prosecuted for shooting

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June 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

The Latest: Minnesota's pro basketball teams cutting staff

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June 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

Booker picks up Warren endorsement in Kentucky Senate race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Charles Booker picked up another national endorsement as Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday backed his bid for the Democratic nomination in Kentucky's primary election next week to run against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this fall.

June 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

Face masks now required at casino table games in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada casinos are now requiring gamblers and spectators to wear protective face coverings at table games that have no barriers.

June 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

The Latest: Utah votes to ban knee-to-neck chokeholds

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June 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

The Latest: UN seeks urgent funding for virus aid transport

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations’ food agency says ít needs immediate funding to prevent a shutdown in late July of the global transport system that has been delivering tons of masks, gloves and other critical equipment for the coronavirus pandemic in 132 nations.

June 18, 2020 3:30 p.m.

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

Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants' protections

June 18, 2020 3:06 p.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.

June 18, 2020 3:06 p.m.

The Latest: First lady views documents that ended slavery

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June 18, 2020 2:27 p.m.

New Idaho unemployment claims drop 8%

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State officials said Thursday that new unemployment claims dropped 8% last week to 3,631 when compared to the week before that.

June 18, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: California police chiefs endorse reform plan

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June 18, 2020 2:03 p.m.

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday as caution about rising coronavirus infections in hotspots around the world put a damper on hopes for a coming economic recovery.

June 18, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Kentucky AG urges patience amid probe of Taylor's death

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's attorney general asked for patience Thursday as his office investigates the shooting death of a black woman by Louisville police and decides whether the police officers involved will face criminal charges.

June 18, 2020 2:03 p.m.

California Legislature OKs bill to mail ballot to all voters

Los Angeles (AP) — The California Assembly on Thursday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill to require county officials to mail a ballot to every registered voter for the November election, which would cement into law the Democratic governor’s earlier order to mail out ballots statewide in response to the coronavirus outbreak.