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January 11, 2020 1:35 p.m.

Democratic 2020 candidates vie for unions, Latinos in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates descended on Nevada on Saturday in an attempt to build relationships with Latino voters and win the coveted endorsement of the powerful casino workers’ Culinary Union.

June 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Philippine journalist convicted of libel, given 6-year term

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom in an Asian bastion of democracy.

June 16, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Grimes endorses Booker in Democratic Senate race in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Charles Booker won a key endorsement Tuesday from former statewide officeholder Alison Lundergan Grimes in a new sign of momentum for his upstart bid for his party’s nomination to challenge Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell in the fall.

June 16, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Philippine journalist convicted of libel, given 6-year term

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom in an Asian bastion of democracy.

June 3, 2020 12:03 a.m.

A superhero kid with autism shines in new PBS Kids' series

NEW YORK (AP) — There's a new crop of superheroes coming to our TV this summer but they may need a little seasoning. After all, they're only in elementary school.

June 3, 2020 7:06 a.m.

Cyclone spares India's business capital from major damage

MUMBAI, India (AP) — The first cyclone in more than a century to hit India's financial capital of Mumbai appeared to have largely spared the metropolis on Wednesday.

June 3, 2020 1:27 p.m.

AP report raises concerns about China and WHO; China denies

At least two U.S. senators said Wednesday that China hid data from the World Health Organization that could have altered the course of the coronavirus outbreak, even as a Chinese official denied delays in sharing information and said the government acted openly and transparently.

June 16, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Testing tradition, Trump taps US official to lead Latin bank

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday it plans to nominate the top White House official for Latin America to lead the Inter-American Development Bank, aiming to break a six-decade tradition of choosing the bank's leadership from candidates in that region.

June 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Testing tradition, Trump taps US official to lead Latin bank

MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday it plans to nominate the top White House official for Latin America to lead the Inter-American Development Bank, aiming to break a six-decade tradition of choosing the bank's leadership from candidates in that region.

June 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Senate confirms McConnell ally to top federal appeals court

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate approved the nomination of a 38-year-old judge and ally of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to serve on a top federal appeals court on Thursday, despite Democrats’ objections that he’s inexperienced and biased against the Obama-era health care law.

September 28, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Cindy McCain joins Biden's transition advisory board

PHOENIX (AP) — Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Sen. John McCain, will advise Democrat Joe Biden's presidential transition team as it prepares for him to take office if he wins in November, the team announced Monday.

October 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Facebook tightens political ad bans as US election nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just over a month to go before Americans head en masse to the polls in an extraordinarily contentious election, Facebook is expanding restrictions on political advertising, including new bans on messages claiming widespread voter fraud.

October 1, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Hong Kong police patrol against protests on China holiday

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police were out in force on China’s National Day holiday Thursday, detaining and searching people on the streets of a popular shopping district after calls were made online urging people to take part in anti-government protests.

October 1, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Facebook tightens political ad bans as US election nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just over a month to go before Americans head en masse to the polls in an extraordinarily contentious election, Facebook is expanding restrictions on political advertising, including new bans on messages claiming widespread voter fraud.

September 23, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: SuperM supercharges dance floors with super album

SuperM, “Super One" (SM Entertainment/Capitol Records)

September 23, 2020 10:33 a.m.

Review: The War and Treaty keep soaring past expectations

The War and Treaty, “Hearts Town" (Rounder)

September 24, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: The War and Treaty keep soaring past expectations

The War and Treaty, “Hearts Town" (Rounder)

September 24, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: SuperM supercharges dance floors with super album

SuperM, “Super One" (SM Entertainment/Capitol Records)

September 24, 2020 6:27 a.m.

NYC mayor skips Saudi Arabia summit, citing rights concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he is withdrawing from a virtual summit of world cities scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia because of human rights concerns.

September 1, 2020 1:03 a.m.

GOP fails to gather enough signatures for Gov. Brown recall

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Republican Party didn't gather enough signatures by Monday’s deadline to recall Gov. Kate Brown.