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November 3, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Rhode Islanders deciding speaker's fate, state name change

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A statewide referendum that would shorten Rhode Island's official name and the Democratic House speaker's tight race for reelection are dominating Tuesday's election in the Ocean State.

November 3, 2020 7:27 a.m.

News Guide: Tight races challenge Texas' reliably red status

Unusually tight races were expected Tuesday in Texas following a record-breaking three weeks of early voting, and Democrats were eyeing possible inroads to power in what has been the nation's largest Republican stronghold.

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

NY Democrats' bid for a supermajority remains uncertain

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The fate of Democrats’ bid for a supermajority in New York’s Legislature remained uncertain Thursday as election officials prepared to start counting a mountain of absentee ballots.

November 4, 2020 2:09 p.m.

Sports betting could start up in Maryland by summer

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Legalized sports betting in Maryland could start in the summer of next year after voters approved it on Election Day, but lawmakers still need to work out the details of how it will be implemented in the upcoming legislative session.

November 4, 2020 3:18 a.m.

Libya’s rivals urge Security Council to back cease-fire

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s rivals wrapped up their military talks with a call to the U.N. Security Council to adopt a binding resolution to implement a cease-fire deal inked last month, the U.N. said.

November 3, 2020 9:03 p.m.

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October 12, 2020 7:36 a.m.

Iran shatters single-day record for new deaths, virus cases

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran shattered its single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus, with 272 people confirmed dead among more than 4,200 new cases on Monday.

October 11, 2020 12:02 a.m.

Singapore man sentenced to prison for spying for China in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man from Singapore was sentenced to 14 months in prison Friday for spying by passing to the Chinese government valuable, but unclassified, military and political information that he had duped Americans into giving him.

October 15, 2020 6:06 a.m.

Analysis: Liverpool, United created 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 15, 2020 1:06 p.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 10, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Singapore man sentenced to prison for spying for China in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man from Singapore was sentenced to 14 months in prison Friday for spying by passing to the Chinese government valuable, but unclassified, military and political information that he had duped Americans into giving him.

September 14, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Lebanese Cabinet formation hits snags amid disagreements

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese officials held 11th-hour negotiations on Monday over the formation of a new government for the crisis-hit country, a process which hit snags over the weekend despite a looming deadline to deliver on a promise made to French President Emmanuel Macron.

September 23, 2020 4:33 p.m.

Trudeau says Canada is in a second COVID-19 wave

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that Canada is in a second wave of COVID-19 and warned the country is on the brink of a fall season that could be much worse than the spring.

August 30, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Sources: US stops ex Colombia warlord's deportation to Italy

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration has blocked the scheduled removal of a former Colombian paramilitary boss to Italy and now intends to deport him to his South American homeland, where he’s been found responsible for hundreds of war crimes.

August 30, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Lebanon leaders name favorite for PM before Macron's visit

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's ambassador to Germany appeared slated to become the crisis-stricken country's next prime minister after getting the support of senior Sunni politicians on Sunday.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lebanon leaders name favorite for PM before Macron's visit

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's ambassador to Germany appeared slated to become the crisis-stricken country's next prime minister after getting the support of senior Sunni politicians on Sunday.

August 31, 2020 6:06 a.m.

Sources: US stops ex Colombia warlord's deportation to Italy

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration has blocked the scheduled removal of a former Colombian paramilitary boss to Italy and now intends to deport him to his South American homeland, where he’s been found responsible for hundreds of war crimes.

September 24, 2020 3:03 p.m.

House backs bill to boost 'clean energy,' enhance efficiency

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved a modest bill to promote “clean energy” and increase energy efficiency while phasing out the use of coolants in air conditioners and refrigerators that are considered a major driver of global warming.

September 25, 2020 12:09 a.m.

House backs bill to boost 'clean energy,' enhance efficiency

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved a modest bill to promote “clean energy” and increase energy efficiency while phasing out the use of coolants in air conditioners and refrigerators that are considered a major driver of global warming.

September 26, 2020 7:06 p.m.

BC rallies from 14-points down, beats Texas State 24-21

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College coach Jeff Hafley told his team all week to expect the game against Texas State to come down to the wire.