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April 27, 2020 2:03 a.m.

UN report notes drop in number of Afghan civilians killed

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A report by the U.N. mission in Afghanistan on Monday noted a drop in the number of civilians killed in violence in the first three months of this year, compared to the same time last year, but underscored the still heavy toll the conflict continues to inflict on the civilian population.

October 28, 2020 6:33 a.m.

Tanzania votes but 'widespread irregularities' are claimed

DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania's presidential election saw “widespread irregularities," the leading opposition candidate alleged Wednesday amid a massive internet slowdown, while some observers said the once-peaceful country likely faces five more years of repressive rule.

September 25, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Belarus detains opposition leader's lawyer amid protests

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities in Belarus detained a lawyer representing a top opposition activist who was jailed this month amid mass protests against the country's authoritarian president, who won a sixth term in a disputed election.

July 10, 2020 9:27 a.m.

California hanging death of Black man ruled a suicide

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The death of a Black man found hanging from a tree in a Southern California city park last month was ruled a suicide Thursday following a police investigation prompted by outrage from the family who said authorities initially were too quick to rule out the possibility he was lynched.

August 16, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Campus-based Thai protest movement extends reach to streets

BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protesters gathered in large numbers in Thailand's capital on Sunday for a rally that suggested their movement's strength may extend beyond the college campuses where it had blossomed.

January 12, 2021 7:06 a.m.

Officer with knee to George Floyd's neck to be tried alone

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee to the neck of George Floyd for minutes will be tried separately from the three other former officers accused in his death, according to an order filed Tuesday that cites limited courtroom space due to COVID-19 restrictions.

May 29, 2020 12:27 a.m.

Officer accused in Floyd's death opened fire on 2 people

A white Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck opened fire on two people during his 19-year career and had nearly 20 complaints and two letters of reprimand filed against him.

May 28, 2020 12:20 a.m.

Police records for May 28, 2020

Moses Lake Police Department

June 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump heads to rural Maine but won't escape demonstrators

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine’s Democratic governor is urging President Donald Trump to watch his tone during a visit to the state Friday to showcase a company that makes specialized swabs for coronavirus testing.

June 2, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Some governors balk at Trump request to send troops to DC

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Some governors are rejecting President Donald Trump's request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for a massive militarized show of force in the nation’s capital after several days of unrest over the death of George Floyd.

January 13, 2020 1:05 p.m.

Illinois News Digest

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in Illinois. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Chicago bureau at 312-781-0500 or [email protected]. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Central.

April 6, 2020 12:03 a.m.

New safety restrictions issued for Maryland's nursing homes

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Sunday announced new mandates for Maryland’s nursing homes in order to dull the spread of

April 5, 2020 1:06 p.m.

New safety restrictions issued for Maryland's nursing homes

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan on Sunday announced new mandates for Maryland’s nursing homes in order to dull the spread of

March 9, 2020 3:30 p.m.

EU, Turkey to review migrant deal as border tensions simmer

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and Turkey agreed to review a 4-year-old deal on managing migrants and refugees in an effort to settle a dispute that sent thousands of people to the Turkey-Greece border in hopes of reaching Europe, top EU officials said Monday.

March 6, 2020 2:05 p.m.

Prosecutor: Ex-Indiana cop justified in black man's killing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A white former South Bend police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of an African American man last summer, but he was charged Friday with soliciting a prostitute a month before the shooting that roiled then-Mayor Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign, a special prosecutor announced.

June 2, 2020 6:03 p.m.

The Latest: Washington protests on Tuesday lacking tension

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

April 24, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police

WASHINGTON (AP) — When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners trained in de-escalating such potentially volatile situations.

April 23, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police

WASHINGTON (AP) — When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners trained in de-escalating such potentially volatile situations.

April 25, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Feds fund mental health crisis teams to stand in for police

WASHINGTON (AP) — When police respond to a person gripped by a mental health or drug crisis, the encounter can have tragic results. Now a government insurance program will help communities set up an alternative: mobile teams with mental health practitioners trained in de-escalating such potentially volatile situations.