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October 22, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Louisiana lawmakers skirmish in special session's final days

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As they reached the final days of their special session, Louisiana lawmakers Thursday haggled over elections issues and a controversial police financing measure, skirmishes that kept them bickering rather than wrapping up the session early.

October 22, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: Hundreds gather near site of presidential debate

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October 22, 2020 3:06 p.m.

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

US: Russian hackers targeting state, local networks

October 22, 2020 3:06 p.m.

Derek Carr leads Raiders into showdown vs Tom Brady's Bucs

Fresh off winning the first NFL game ever played in Las Vegas, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr talked about how seeing Tom Brady’s picture on the front page of the newspaper this offseason as his possible replacement added fuel to his fire.

October 22, 2020 3:06 p.m.

Lawsuit of Michael Jackson sexual abuse accuser dismissed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has dismissed the lawsuit of one of two men who alleged that Michael Jackson abused them as boys in the HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland."

October 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Governor's emergency powers draw scrutiny in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Republican state treasurer urged lawmakers on Thursday to put restrictions on the Democratic governor's ability to take executive action in an emergency.

October 22, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Israeli military: Gaza militants fire 2 rockets into Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired a pair of rockets into southern Israel on Thursday night, the Israeli military announced, saying that its air-defense system intercepted one of the projectiles while the second fell in an open area.

October 22, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Whitmer signs bills to protect businesses from virus suits

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday made Michigan businesses and other employers immune from lawsuits filed by customers or workers who contract the coronavirus, as long as they have followed all safety protocols.

October 22, 2020 1:33 p.m.

AP Lifestyles Digest, 1st Ld-Writethru

Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Oct. 19.

October 22, 2020 1:33 p.m.

Election 2020, ADVISORY

Here are today’s plans for coverage of Election 2020. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit

October 22, 2020 1:33 p.m.

The Latest: Chicago implements new virus rules as cases rise

CHICAGO — Some Chicago businesses will have to close by 10 p.m. and residents are asked to limit gatherings to six people as the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases among residents continues to rise, the city’s mayor announced Thursday.

October 22, 2020 1:06 p.m.

GOP to high court: Halt longer N. Carolina absentee deadline

President Donald Trump’s campaign and North Carolina’s Republican legislative leaders asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to return the state to a shorter deadline for accepting late-arriving absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day.

October 22, 2020 1:03 p.m.

High stakes for Trump, Biden heading into final debate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden hurtled toward Thursday night's final debate, which could be the trailing incumbent's best chance to change the race's trajectory with just 12 days left until the election.

October 22, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Election 2020-General Election, ADVISORY

The General Election takes place on Nov. 3. At the top of the ticket is the U.S. presidency, along with all 435 U.S. House seats, 35 U.S. Senate seats and 11 gubernatorial races.

October 22, 2020 12:27 p.m.

The Latest: Aide: Trump tests negative for virus pre-debate

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October 22, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Court: Ex-inmate can continue lawsuit over late release

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former Louisiana inmate who was held about two months after his rightful release date can continue his lawsuit against the prison system employee who stretched out the sentence, a federal appeals court has ruled.

October 22, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: Trump plans to vote early in Florida on Saturday

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October 22, 2020 11:33 a.m.

Putin: Russia-China military alliance can't be ruled out

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there is no need for a Russia-China military alliance now, but noted it could be forged in the future.

October 22, 2020 11:33 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.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 22, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Tension mounts as Guinea awaits presidential poll results

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Tensions climb in Guinea as the West African country awaits results from last weekend’s presidential elections.