EXPLAINER: Why the AP called S. Carolina for Lindsey Graham

WHY THE AP CALLED SOUTH CAROLINA FOR LINDSEY GRAHAM:

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Moses Lake Quiznos closure latest of many for company

Moses Lake Quiznos closure latest of many for company

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Quiznos shop, at 933 N. Stratford Road, Unit D, closed recently, the latest of many closures in the nationwide submarine sandwich chain’s decline over the past decade.

Germany eyes local travel bans to prevent 2nd virus wave

BERLIN (AP) — The government official overseeing Germany's pandemic response expressed confidence Tuesday that his country can avoid a second big wave of coronavirus cases if people respect rules such as social distancing and wearing masks, but also floated the idea of local quarantines to curb fresh outbreaks.

Election 2020, Political Conventions, ADVISORY

The Republican National Convention will run from Monday, Aug. 24, through Thursday, Aug. 27. Republicans will begin their first day’s proceedings in Charlotte, North Carolina, where delegates will vote to renominate President Trump. The president’s son, Donald Trump, Jr., is among the featured speakers Monday night. Melania Trump will speak Tuesday night from the White House Rose Garden. Vice President Mike Pence will address the RNC Wednesday from Baltimore’s Fort McHenry. President Trump plans to give his formal acceptance speech from the White House South Lawn on Thursday. Details and timings of the key speeches, along with other RNC events, have not yet been released.

AP: Wisconsin spent $99M on medical gear early in pandemic

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin spent at least $99 million on personal protective gear and medical equipment such as ventilators during the chaotic early months of the coronavirus pandemic, with almost all the money going to out-of-state suppliers, an Associated Press analysis shows.

AP: Wisconsin spent $99M on medical gear early in pandemic

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin spent at least $99 million on personal protective gear and medical equipment such as ventilators during the chaotic early months of the coronavirus pandemic, with almost all the money going to out-of-state suppliers, an Associated Press analysis shows.

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Development league holds annual conference

AP Exclusive: MLB plan saves big-spending teams $100M each

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers would each save more than $100 million on player salaries as part of management’s proposal to start the coronavirus-delayed season than they would under the union's plan, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

AP Exclusive: MLB plan saves big-spending teams $100M each

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers would each save more than $100 million on player salaries as part of management’s proposal to start the coronavirus-delayed season than they would under the union's plan, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

AP Exclusive: MLB plan saves big-spending teams $100M each

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers would each save more than $100 million on player salaries as part of management’s proposal to start the coronavirus-delayed season than they would under the union's plan, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

AP Exclusive: MLB plan saves big-spending teams $100M each

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers would each save more than $100 million on player salaries as part of management’s proposal to start the coronavirus-delayed season than they would under the union's plan, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

Mara the elephant to leave Argentina for Brazil sanctuary

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Mara listens to her trainer say “up, down, blow,” obediently raising her trunk so a saline solution can be introduced, then lowering it and expelling the liquid into a bag for analysis. She gets a piece of fruit as a reward.

Moving toward permanence: Moses Lake identifies new site for Open Doors Sleep Center

Moses Lake City Manager Allison Williams provided an update on the city’s plans to address the needs of those facing shelterlessness in the city during Tuesday’s Grant County Board of Commissioners meeting.

California governor sticking with mid-May as COVID-19 peak

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is sticking with a mid-May projection for when the COVID-19 outbreak will reach its peak in California, continuing efforts to stockpile hospital beds and protective gear for health care workers even as a new analysis suggests the virus' spread could be slowing sooner.

California governor sticking with mid-May as COVID-19 peak

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is sticking with a mid-May projection for when the COVID-19 outbreak will reach its peak in California, continuing efforts to stockpile hospital beds and protective gear for health care workers even as a new analysis suggests the virus' spread could be slowing sooner.

Reports says poor planning, heat caused California blackouts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Poor planning coupled with extreme weather caused rolling blackouts that affected hundreds of thousands of people during an August heat wave, energy regulators said Tuesday.

Reports says poor planning, heat caused California blackouts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Poor planning coupled with extreme weather caused rolling blackouts that affected hundreds of thousands of people during an August heat wave, energy regulators said Tuesday.

Embed-Table-Racial Injustice-Federal Arrests, ADVISORY

RACIAL INJUSTICE-FEDERAL ARRESTS — Table. This digital embed lists federal charges levied against protesters arrested at racial injustice rallies held in the wake of the death of George Floyd. This table is current as of Oct. 20, 2020, and will not update. Source: AP analysis of court records.

Louisiana voters OK 5, reject 2 constitutional changes

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A constitutional amendment that could have let manufacturers avoid established local property taxes by negotiating other payments with local governments has been rejected by Louisiana voters.