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October 7, 2020 11:09 a.m.

Ex-cop charged in Floyd's death freed on $1 million bond

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail on Wednesday and was released from prison.

October 7, 2020 11:09 a.m.

US women's soccer team plans camp in Colorado this month

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women's national team will hold a training camp beginning Oct. 18 in Commerce City, Colorado.

October 7, 2020 9:33 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: Louisiana

Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers:

October 7, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Wall Street cheerleader Trump has little invested himself

NEW YORK (AP) — Even from the hospital, as his doctors were administering a mixture of drugs to battle the coronavirus, President Donald Trump couldn’t quite help himself.

October 7, 2020 8:30 a.m.

AP Lifestyles Digest

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October 7, 2020 8:27 a.m.

In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday tried to salvage a few priority items lost in the rubble of COVID-19 relief talks that he blew up, pressing for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic.

October 7, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Trump signals willingness to help airlines and markets jump

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Shares in major U.S. airlines jumped at the opening bell, pulling the broader market along, after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to help the decimated carriers in seemingly contradictory tweets.

October 7, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Hard-hit Peru's costly bet on cheap COVID-19 antibody tests

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the harried health officials of Peru faced a quandary. They knew molecular tests for COVID-19 were the best option to detect the virus – yet they didn’t have the labs, the supplies, or the technicians to make them work.

October 7, 2020 7:06 a.m.

Man arrested, charged with rape of woman at Portland bar

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man faces rape and other charges after authorities say he attacked a woman at one of Southeast Portland’s most popular bars more than a year ago.

October 7, 2020 7:03 a.m.

What do we know about superspreader events in the pandemic?

What do we know about superspreader events in the pandemic?

October 7, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Airline shares get a boost from Trump's late tweets

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Shares in major U.S. airlines were poised for gains Wednesday after President Donald Trump tweeted his support for relief package for the struggling industry and prodded Congress to take action.

October 7, 2020 5:06 a.m.

Families await freed hostages' return in Mali's capital

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Relatives and supporters on Wednesday anxiously awaited the return of a prominent Malian politician and a French aid worker released by Islamic extremists, after families were notified of their release.

October 7, 2020 5:06 a.m.

Messi, Neymar aim for World Cup qualifying amid pandemic

SAO PAULO (AP) — Lionel Messi and Neymar return to national team duty this week to launch World Cup qualifying campaigns that the South American superstars hope will lead to glory in Qatar in 2022.

October 7, 2020 4:30 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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October 7, 2020 3:30 a.m.

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

Ethicists say Trump special treatment raises fairness issues

October 7, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox over virus rules

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the police said Wednesday.

October 7, 2020 1:06 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:35 a.m.

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Second hearing to be scheduled on Grant County landfill fees
October 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Second hearing to be scheduled on Grant County landfill fees

EPHRATA — The Grant County Commissioners will schedule a second public hearing, with the date and time to be determined, on a proposal to raise the fee to dump garbage at the Grant County landfill.

Ephrata coach remains in 'wait and see' mode as proposed athletics start date draws closer
October 7, 2020 1 a.m.

Ephrata coach remains in 'wait and see' mode as proposed athletics start date draws closer

Heather Wood, Ephrata High School head softball coach, varsity cheer coach, physical education teacher, and junior class adviser, felt firsthand what it was like to miss out on the opportunity for a season with her softball team last spring.

October 7, 2020 12:31 a.m.

AP PHOTOS: Circus school in full swing again, despite COVID

BRUSSELS (AP) — The ropes are swinging. Chalk stains the mats anew. And students at the ESAC international circus school in Brussels are smiling again, even if it is through a mask sometimes.