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October 22, 2020 11:33 a.m.

Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump's 'anarchy' label

SEATTLE (AP) — New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — filed a lawsuit Thursday to invalidate the designation and fight off the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal dollars.

October 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump's 'anarchy' label

SEATTLE (AP) — New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — filed a lawsuit Thursday to invalidate the designation and fight off the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal dollars.

October 26, 2020 6:06 p.m.

UN investigator says Belarus must stop repressing its people

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. human rights investigator for Belarus demanded Monday that the government “stop repressing its own people,” saying at least 20,000 were detained in August and September and hundreds reported beaten, intimidated, tortured or ill-treated in custody.

October 27, 2020 12:06 a.m.

UN investigator says Belarus must stop repressing its people

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. human rights investigator for Belarus demanded Monday that the government “stop repressing its own people,” saying at least 20,000 were detained in August and September and hundreds reported beaten, intimidated, tortured or ill-treated in custody.

October 22, 2020 5:09 a.m.

Lebanon's Hariri vows quick gov't to halt economic crash

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri pledged Thursday to quickly form a new government that would halt the country's economic collapse, calling it a “last opportunity” to save the country hit by multiple political and financial crises.

October 24, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Thai protesters' deadline passes, but PM says he won't quit

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government and the country’s pro-democracy movement appeared no closer to resolving their differences Saturday, as the protesters' deadline for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to step down came and went with no new action from either side, and no backing down.

October 24, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump's 'anarchy' label

SEATTLE (AP) — New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — filed a lawsuit Thursday to invalidate the designation and fight off the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal dollars.

September 2, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Kennedy loses Senate bid; race for his House seat is tight

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III became the first in his storied political family to lose a run for Congress in Massachusetts, falling short in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Edward Markey in a hard-fought Democratic primary.

September 8, 2020 7:30 p.m.

DOJ asks to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation suit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is asking to take over President Donald Trump's defense in a defamation lawsuit from a writer who accused him of rape, and federal lawyers asked a court Tuesday to allow a move that could put the American people on the hook for any money she might be awarded.

September 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

DOJ asks to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation suit

NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is asking to take over President Donald Trump's defense in a defamation lawsuit from a writer who accused him of rape, and federal lawyers asked a court Tuesday to allow a move that could put the American people on the hook for any money she might be awarded.

September 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

2nd survivor rescued after livestock ship sinks off Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s coast guard rescued a second survivor on Friday in waters where a ship carrying thousands of cows from New Zealand is believed to have sunk during stormy weather, officials said. Hours earlier, an unconscious crew member was also recovered but later died.

September 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Britney Spears shows love for #FreeBritney in court filing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is welcoming public scrutiny of the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 12 years as she seeks to push her father out of power, according to a Thursday court filing.

October 14, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Woman close to Vatican cardinal arrested in corruption probe

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican’s swirling corruption investigation has taken a mysterious new twist with the arrest on an international warrant of a Sardinian woman said to be close to one of the Holy See’s most powerful cardinals before his downfall.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Analysis: Liverpool, United create splits but hasten action

LONDON (AP) — Vilified by the Premier League, government, and even their own supporters, the American owners of Liverpool and Manchester United created a power-grab strategy that appeared unsavory and divisive at a time of financial turmoil in English soccer.

October 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Shares in firm behind SKorean hit BTS soar in trading debut

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Powered by strong support from avid fans, shares of South Korea’s Big Hit Entertainment, the company that manages global pop sensation BTS, soared in their trading debut Thursday in Seoul.

October 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Shares in firm behind SKorean hit BTS soar in trading debut

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Powered by strong support from avid fans, shares of South Korea’s Big Hit Entertainment, the company that manages global pop sensation BTS, soared in their trading debut Thursday in Seoul.

October 18, 2020 12:07 a.m.

In-form Calvert-Lewin earns Everton 2-2 draw with Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — With a leap reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the fifth straight Premier League game to earn Everton a 2-2 draw from a typically frenetic Merseyside derby against Liverpool on Saturday and cement his status as the hottest striker in English soccer.

October 18, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings

BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests demanding sweeping political change, with demonstrations also taking place at several other locations around the country.

October 20, 2020 4:08 a.m.

Guinea opposition reports 3 deaths amid election standoff

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea's opposition party said at least three people had been killed overnight after presidential challenger Cellou Dalein Diallo declared victory before the country's electoral commission announced official results.

October 20, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Watchman could have saved lives in California boat fire

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The lack of a required night watchman aboard a scuba dive boat delayed the detection of a fast-moving fire that trapped and killed 34 people below deck as the vessel was anchored off the Southern California coast last year, federal investigators said Tuesday.