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October 9, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Idaho governor eyes tax relief with budget surplus

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Potential tax relief, as well as investments in education and transportation, are on the table after tax revenue blew past projections for the third consecutive month, resulting in a projected $530 million budget surplus, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Friday.

October 9, 2020 12:03 p.m.

UNR suspending in-class instruction, most on-campus housing

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Citing a recent spike in campus COVID-19 cases, the University of Nevada, Reno is suspending all in-class instruction effective Nov. 30 and directing most students not to return to residence halls after Thanksgiving.

October 9, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: WHO: Worldwide record 350,000 new daily cases

GENEVA — The World Health Organization reports a worldwide record of 350,000 new daily coronavirus cases.

October 9, 2020 11:33 a.m.

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October 9, 2020 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: Madrid reports nearly 13,000 new cases of virus

MADRID — Spain’s Health Ministry has reported 12,788 new cases of the coronavirus.

October 9, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Michigan official: Governor was aware of plot against her

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Law enforcement took steps to protect Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her family as authorities tracked the men who allegedly plotted for months to kidnap her, the state's attorney general said Friday.

October 9, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Lebanon's outgoing PM rejects end to subsidies amid crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s outgoing prime minister on Friday adamantly rejected any move to end subsidies of goods in the crisis-hit country, warning it would lead to a “social explosion” as the central bank’s reserves dwindle and the local currency continues to drop, throwing more Lebanese into poverty.

October 9, 2020 10:30 a.m.

Judge lets ex-cop charged in Floyd's death live out of state

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge cited safety concerns as he issued new conditions of release for an ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd that would allow him to live in a neighboring state while he awaits trial.

October 9, 2020 10:27 a.m.

The Latest: Trump credits antibody drug for quick recovery

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says doctors have told him that he could’ve become very ill with COVID-19 and credits an experimental antibody drug for helping him recover.

October 9, 2020 10:27 a.m.

White House ups offer in virus aid before talks with Pelosi

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks Friday in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in the Senate said Congress is unlikely to deliver relief by then.

October 9, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Police in Missouri resume search for missing Chinese woman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Police in central Missouri have resumed the search for the body of a Chinese woman who has been missing in Missouri for a year.

October 9, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Whitey Ford, 91, pitcher who epitomized mighty Yankees, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Whitey Ford, the street-smart New Yorker who had the best winning percentage of any pitcher in the 20th century and helped the Yankees become baseball’s perennial champions in the 1950s and ’60s, has died. He was 91.

October 9, 2020 9:27 a.m.

McConnell says no COVID-19 bill likely before Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in the Senate said Friday that Congress is unlikely to deliver another big COVID-19 relief bill before the election, casting doubt on the on-again, off-again negotiations that have failed to deliver results so far despite weeks of talks.

October 9, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Enrollment drops worry public schools as pandemic persists

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rather than wait to see how her children's Florida public school would teach students this fall, Erica Chao enrolled her two daughters in a private school that seemed better positioned to provide instruction online during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

October 9, 2020 9:06 a.m.

The Latest: Broadway theater to remain shut down through May

NEW YORK — Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume, until at least late May.

October 9, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Thai army criticized for alleged political use of Twitter

BANGKOK (AP) — A former politician whose party was the apparent target of a disguised online propaganda campaign by the Thai army earlier this year said Friday she and her colleagues plan legal action in response.

October 9, 2020 8:30 a.m.

Texas-Oklahoma won't look or feel the same in 2020

Tim Taylor's plans for the Texas-Oklahoma game have changed. Instead of enjoying a long weekend with old friends as he has for decades, he’ll make the trip from Austin in one day, bringing a mask and plenty of hand sanitizer.

October 9, 2020 8:27 a.m.

High court to continue hearings by phone through December

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will continue to hear arguments by telephone through at least December because of the coronavirus pandemic.

October 9, 2020 8:09 a.m.

The Latest: Delta poised to make history when it strikes US

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Delta (all times CDT):

October 9, 2020 8:09 a.m.

Decision pending on whether to replace West Seattle Bridge

SEATTLE (AP) — No high rise bridge to West Seattle for six years - that could be reality if Mayor Jenny Durkan decides to replace the cracking structure that’s been closed since March with a new bridge.