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June 18, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: Columbus statue coming down in Columbus, Ohio

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June 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies

Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and a former ambassador to Ireland, died Wednesday, her nephew confirmed. She was 92.

June 18, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Democrat McClellan announces bid to be Virginia governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia state senator is launching a bid to be the state's next governor, which if successful would make her the nation's first African American woman to lead a state.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Honduras president hospitalized with pneumonia, COVID-19

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The hospitalization of Honduras’ president with COVID-19 and pneumonia Wednesday has drawn attention to another country struggling under the pandemic’s strain as cases rise sharply in the capital.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Powell: A stronger job market is key to combating inequality

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed Wednesday that the federal government's role in strengthening the U.S. market in the face of a recession is vital in preventing a worsening of economic inequality.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Former Bumble Bee CEO gets jail in price fixing conspiracy

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former CEO of Bumble Bee Foods has been sentenced to more than three years in jail for his role in a canned tuna price-fixing conspiracy involving three major companies, the U.S. Justice Department said.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'30 Rock' cast reuniting to tout new NBC, cable schedules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan and other “30 Rock” stars are reuniting for a corporate cause: to promote the shows and stars that will be part of the new season for NBC and its NBCUniversal cable siblings.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

With storms in May, lawmaker wants a longer hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though the six-month Atlantic hurricane season lasts as long as a typical Major League Baseball season, a Florida congresswoman thinks it needs to be longer.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.

June 18, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Inslee: State Patrol will investigate police custody death

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday ordered the Washington State Patrol to start a new investigation into the death of a black man while in the custody of Tacoma police.

June 17, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Probe: Kobe Bryant pilot may have become disoriented in fog

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported the aircraft was ascending when it actually was heading for the ground, federal investigators said in documents released Wednesday.

June 17, 2020 4:03 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:30 p.m.

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June 17, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Inslee: State Patrol will investigate police custody death

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday ordered the Washington State Patrol to start a new investigation into the death of a black man while in the custody of Tacoma police.

June 17, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Report: Kobe Bryant pilot may have been disoriented in fog

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in thick fog, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers, reported he was climbing when he actually was heading for the ground, federal investigators said in documents released Wednesday.

June 17, 2020 1:06 p.m.

Oxford college recommends removal of Cecil Rhodes statue

LONDON (AP) — The governing body of Oxford University’s Oriel College on Wednesday recommended the removal of a statue of Victorian imperialist Cecil Rhodes that has long been the target of protests — though it won’t be taken down immediately.

June 17, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Honduras president hospitalized with pneumonia, COVID-19

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The hospitalization of Honduras’ president with COVID-19 and pneumonia Wednesday has drawn attention to another country struggling under the pandemic’s strain as cases rise sharply in the capital.

June 17, 2020 12:03 p.m.

With storms in May, lawmaker wants a longer hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though the six-month Atlantic hurricane season lasts as long as a typical Major League Baseball season, a Florida congresswoman thinks it needs to be longer.

June 17, 2020 11:30 a.m.

Powell: A stronger job market is key to combating inequality

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed Wednesday that the federal government's role in strengthening the U.S. market in the face of a recession is vital in preventing a worsening of economic inequality.

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 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

June 17, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: Statue of Arthur Ashe vandalized in Virginia

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