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October 12, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Southern California Edison focus of wildfire probe

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investigators are looking into the possibility that tree branches hitting Southern California Edison electrical equipment may have sparked a fire in the mountains near Los Angeles that destroyed nearly 90 homes, the utility said Monday.

October 12, 2020 9:03 p.m.

5 men in Michigan governor kidnapping plot to face hearings

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Five men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will appear in federal court Tuesday for a hearing on whether they should be detained before trial.

October 12, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Asian shares lower after tech-driven rally on Wall Street

Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data.

October 12, 2020 6:30 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical

October 12, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Haley gives boost to McSally in Arizona Senate race

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Sen. Martha McSally called in one of the Republican Party's most prominent foreign policy hands Monday to press her case that Democrat Mark Kelly has problematic ties to China.

October 12, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Defiant Trump defends virus record in 1st post-COVID rally

SANFORD, Florida (AP) — Defiant as ever about the coronavirus, President Donald Trump on Monday turned his first campaign rally since contracting COVID-19 into a full-throated defense of his handling of the pandemic that has killed 215,000 Americans, joking that he was healthy enough to plunge into the crowd and give voters “a big fat kiss."

October 12, 2020 6:12 p.m.

Mexico City marks Columbus Day without statue of Columbus

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans have never had much affection for Cristopher Columbus, and officials were being coy about why his statue was removed from the capital's main boulevard over the weekend before Monday's observances of Columbus Day, which saw protests in several Latin American nations.

October 12, 2020 6:03 p.m.

UConn-Notre Dame women's basketball game postponed a year

For the first time in seven years, the UConn and Notre Dame women's basketball teams won't play in the regular season.

October 12, 2020 5:27 p.m.

The Latest: Trump tells Fla. supporters he feels 'powerful'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential race (all times local):

October 12, 2020 5:03 p.m.

McConnell, McGrath spar over federal response to coronavirus

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s opponent accused him of failing the country with the lack of another coronavirus relief package, while the Republican incumbent described himself as a powerful advocate for Kentucky in a hard-hitting televised debate Monday evening.

October 12, 2020 3:30 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical

October 12, 2020 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: Iowa mayor concerned over planned Trump rally

DES MOINES, Iowa — As Iowa surpassed 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Monday and remained the fourth-highest state for rate of infection, the mayor of Des Moines expressed concern that President Donald Trump’s rally this week at the city’s airport could become a super-spreader event.

October 12, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Tuberville dealings include failed hedge fund, charity

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tommy Tuberville’s quest for a seat in the U.S. Senate is powered by the reputation he gained as Auburn University’s football coach, where he led the team to an undefeated season.

October 12, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Mexico's marks Columbus Day without statue of Columbus

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans have never had much affection for Cristopher Columbus, and officials were being coy about why his statue was removed from the capital's main boulevard over the weekend before Monday's observances of Columbus Day, which saw protests in several Latin American nations.

October 12, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: Massachusetts unveils plan for tenants, owners

BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has unveiled a new $171 million initiative that he said will help tenants and landlords cope with the fiscal challenges of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

October 12, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Takeaways: Coronavirus at center of Supreme Court hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus won't surrender the national stage to anyone — not to President Donald Trump, Judge Amy Coney Barrett or majority Republicans holding the power to confirm nominees to the Supreme Court.

October 12, 2020 1:30 p.m.

Remembering Joe Morgan: 'Symbol of all-around excellence'

“One of the best five-tool players our game has ever known and a symbol of all-around excellence. Joe often reminded baseball fans that the player smallest in stature on the field could be the most impactful. ... Joe was a close friend and an adviser to me, and I welcomed his perspective on numerous issues in recent years. He was a true gentleman who cared about our game and the values for which it stands. Those who knew him -- whether as a `Sunday Night Baseball’ broadcaster, a Hall of Fame board member or simply as one of the legends of our national pastime -- are all the better for it. ... Perhaps the finest second baseman who ever lived.” — Commissioner Rob Manfred

October 12, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Strong gains for technology stocks send Wall Street higher

Stocks marched higher again on Monday, as Wall Street extended its gains from last week's rally, the market's best in three months.

October 12, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Michigan high court: Virus orders invalidated immediately

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court on Monday rejected Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's request to delay by 28 days the effect of its decision striking down a law she had used to keep intact sweeping orders designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

October 12, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: Czech Republic imposes new rules amid case surge

PRAGUE — The Czech Republic is imposing a new series of restrictive measures in response to a record surge in coronavirus infections.