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June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Senate confirms McConnell ally to top federal appeals court

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate approved the nomination of a 38-year-old judge and ally of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to serve on a top federal appeals court on Thursday, despite Democrats’ objections that he’s inexperienced and biased against the Obama-era health care law.

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Minnesota promises late July decision on K-12 schools

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health and education officials on Thursday asked school administrators to plan for three scenarios on reopening in the fall under the cloud of the coronavirus, and promised a decision by the last week of July on whether students can return for in-person classes.

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action

In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Armenia's ex-president freed from jail on $4.1-million bail

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — A court in the Armenian capital ruled Thursday to free former Armenian President Robert Kocharian on $4.1-million bail — the highest in the ex-Soviet nation's history.

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

The Edmonton Oilers’ resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl.

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Decline in new US virus deaths may be temporary reprieve

The number of deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. has fallen in recent weeks to the lowest level since late March, even as states increasingly reopen for business. But scientists are deeply afraid the trend may be about to reverse itself.

June 18, 2020 11:03 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 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Utility regulators keep moratorium on service terminations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission on Thursday rejected an attempt by one of its members to end its three-month-old moratorium preventing utilities from terminating service to non-paying customers while the state fights the spread of the coronavirus.

June 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP-NORC poll: Trump adds to divisions in an unhappy country

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are deeply unhappy about the state of their country — and a majority think President Donald Trump is exacerbating tensions in a moment of national crisis, according to a new poll from

June 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Persistently high layoffs suggest a slow US economic rebound

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three months after the viral outbreak shut down businesses across the country, U.S. employers are still shedding jobs at a heavy rate, a trend that points to a slow and prolonged recovery from the recession.

June 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: Columbus statue coming down in Columbus, Ohio

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June 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: Automakers to mark Juneteenth, Floyd's death

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June 18, 2020 10:27 a.m.

List 3/3 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

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June 18, 2020 10:27 a.m.

The Latest: Trump says his actions made Juneteenth 'famous'

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June 18, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Proof of life: Photos emerge of stolen Van Gogh painting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch art sleuth has received “proof-of-life” photos of a Vincent van Gogh painting

June 18, 2020 10:03 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 18, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: Florida has highest daily number of new cases

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida has shattered its previous record for the number of coronavirus cases recorded in a day, according to data released Thursday.