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October 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance

October 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Virus is pummeling Europe's eateries — and winter is coming

HEIKRUIS, Belgium (AP) — As the Friday night dinner service began earlier this month at the De Viering restaurant outside Brussels, it seemed the owners' decision to move the operation into the spacious village church to comply with coronavirus rules was paying off. The reservation book was full and the kitchen was bustling.

October 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Eyes turn to Texas as early voting surge surpasses 2016

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has already cast nearly 7 million votes, more than anywhere in America, and Glen Murdoch couldn’t get his ballot in fast enough after becoming a U.S. citizen this summer.

October 25, 2020 11:27 p.m.

Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and driving up its death toll, the country’s health minister gave a rare speech criticizing his own government’s refusal to enforce basic health measures.

October 25, 2020 11:03 p.m.

Senate to confirm Barrett for court in highly partisan vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deeply torn Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the

October 25, 2020 9:30 p.m.

Thai parliament opens special session over protest tensions

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Parliament began a special session Monday that was called to address tensions as pro-democracy protests draw students and other demonstrators into the streets almost daily demanding the prime minister's resignation.

October 25, 2020 8:36 p.m.

Thai Parliament meets to debate political protest tensions

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Parliament began a special session Monday that was called to address tensions as pro-democracy protests draw students and other demonstrators into the streets almost daily demanding the prime minister's resignation and other reforms.

October 25, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Malaysian PM acknowledges king's rebuff of virus emergency

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's prime minister said his government was prioritizing protecting people from COVID-19 amid a new outbreak after the king rebuffed his emergency proposal that critics saw as an undemocratic attempt to hold onto power.

October 25, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Wisconsin issues statement amid reports Mertz tests positive

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin says nobody who played in the season opener Friday night tested positive for COVID-19 or reported having any symptoms beforehand, amid weekend reports that quarterback Graham Mertz has tested positive.

October 25, 2020 7:30 p.m.

The Latest: Mexico health officials acknowledge higher toll

MEXICO CITY — Mexican health authorities acknowledge the country’s true death toll from the coronavirus pandemic is far higher than previously thought, saying there were 193,170 “excess” deaths in the year up to Sept. 26.

October 25, 2020 7:06 p.m.

Raiders O-line struggles after week in COVID isolation

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders started their week of practice for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by sending home their entire starting offensive line after Trent Brown tested positive for the coronavirus.

October 25, 2020 6:30 p.m.

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

Early vote total exceeds 2016; GOP chips at Dems' advantage

October 25, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis self-quarantines

DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is quarantining himself after learning that Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman tested positive for the coronavirus.

October 25, 2020 3:30 p.m.

Browns' Beckham, Washington's Collins leave with injuries

Cleveland receiver Odell Beckham and Washington safety Landon Collins will have more tests Monday to determine the extent of what could be season-ending injuries.

October 25, 2020 3:30 p.m.

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

Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'

October 25, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Poles protest abortion ban in churches and on streets

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Women's rights activists furious over a tightening of Poland's already restrictive abortion law staged protests outside and inside churches Sunday, disrupting Masses and finding themselves confronted with accusations of “barbaric” behavior.

October 25, 2020 3:06 p.m.

Vardy hurts Arsenal again to seal 1-0 win for Leicester

LONDON (AP) — Jamie Vardy kept up his brilliant scoring record against Arsenal by coming off the bench to earn Leicester a 1-0 win at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.

October 25, 2020 2:33 p.m.

'We weren't good at all': Cowboys lose Dalton in rout at DC

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — When a

October 25, 2020 2:06 p.m.

The Latest: Unmasked house party sends students back online

MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — A school district superintendent says a Massachusetts high school will shift to fully remote learning after students attended a house party where they didn’t wear masks and shared drinks.

October 25, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Turkish president dares U.S. to impose economic sanctions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenged the United States to impose sanctions against his country while also launching a second personal attack Sunday on French President Emmanuel Macron.