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October 8, 2020 7:06 a.m.

Persian music master Shajarian who backed Iran protests dies

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mohammad Reza Shajarian, whose distinctive voice quavered to traditional Persian music on state radio for years before supporting protesters following Iran’s contested 2009 election, has died, state TV reported Thursday. He was 80.

October 8, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In the year of the new coronavirus, when new gardeners came out in droves to try growing their own vegetables, tomatoes were still king. And in a twist, the respect-seeking turnip actually turned some heads.

October 8, 2020 6:07 a.m.

Protests follow clearing of officer in killing of Black teen

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Residents of a Milwaukee suburb where protests turned violent after a Black police officer was cleared in the fatal shooting of a Black teenager outside a shopping mall were out early Thursday cleaning up debris from overnight damage to businesses.

October 8, 2020 6:03 a.m.

French soccer clubs face missed payments from pay TV deal

PARIS (AP) — French soccer clubs hit by falling revenue during the coronavirus pandemic face missed payments from a new television deal with broadcaster Mediapro.

October 8, 2020 5:30 a.m.

Karsten Thielker, Pulitzer-winning AP photographer, dies

BERLIN (AP) — Karsten Thielker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning German photographer with The Associated Press who covered human suffering in conflict zones around the globe, has died. He was 54.

October 8, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise

PARIS (AP) — French health authorities on Thursday ordered Paris hospitals to activate emergency measures to cope with fast-rising numbers of COVID-19 patients and announced stricter restrictions in four big cities were the virus is spreading rapidly.

October 8, 2020 4:30 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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October 8, 2020 4:03 a.m.

US jobless claims likely remain high as layoffs persist

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March even while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.

October 8, 2020 3:30 a.m.

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

Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate

October 8, 2020 3:03 a.m.

South Korean, Nigerian chosen as finalists for top WTO job

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization says South Korea’s trade minister and a Harvard-trained former Nigerian finance minister have qualified as the two finalists to become the next director-general, ensuring a woman in the top job for the first time.

October 8, 2020 2:06 a.m.

'Catastrophically short of doctors': Virus wallops Ukraine

STEBNYK, Ukraine (AP) — Coronavirus infections in Ukraine began surging in late summer, and the ripples are now hitting towns like Stebnyk in the western part of the country, where Dr. Natalia Stetsik is watching the rising number of patients with alarm and anguish.

October 8, 2020 1:09 a.m.

UN envoy condemns deadly clashes in Yemen's key port city

CAIRO (AP) — A top U.N. official Thursday condemned recent clashes in Yemen's strategic port city of Hodeida, which have left dozens killed and wounded, urging the country's warring parties to immediately stop the fighting.

October 8, 2020 1:09 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:50 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

October 8, 2020 1 a.m.

Othello schools to return to some on-campus instruction

Students will start returning to Othello schools for some in-person instruction in November.

October 8, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Arozarena powers Rays past Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are unanimous in their praise of Randy Arozarena, who is living up to his nickname, “The Cuban Rocket."

October 8, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Cocktails get the home treatment in several new books

Cocktails are having a moment, and because of the pandemic, that moment is happening most often at home.

October 8, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death freed on $1M bond

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail Wednesday and was released from jail, leading Minnesota's governor to activate the National Guard to help keep the peace in the event of protests.

October 8, 2020 12:06 a.m.

'An embarrassment': Trump tweet angers pandemic survivors

SEATTLE (AP) — Dizzy with a soaring fever and unable to breathe, Scott Sedlacek had one thing going for him: He was among the first people to be treated for COVID-19 at Seattle's Swedish Medical Center, and the doctors and nurses were able to give him plenty of attention.

October 8, 2020 12:06 a.m.

A virus surge in Ukraine puts hospitals under strain again

STEBNYK, Ukraine (AP) — Coronavirus infections in Ukraine began surging in late summer, and the ripples are now hitting towns like Stebnyk in the western part of the country, where Dr. Natalia Stetsik is watching the rising number of patients with alarm and anguish.

October 8, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Chanel celebrates cinema industry to cap Paris Fashion Week

PARIS (AP) — Monumental light-bulb encrusted letters spelling CHANEL sparkled over the runway at the Grand Palais on the last day of Paris Fashion Week prefacing a collection celebrating the cinema industry. It brought a pang of nostalgia for better times during this reduced virus-hit season that has been notable for its lack of star power.