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October 15, 2020 6:36 p.m.

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

Trump, Biden go at it -- from a distance -- in town halls

October 15, 2020 6:27 p.m.

The Latest: Trump tries to end testy town hall on good note

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):

October 15, 2020 6:06 p.m.

Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation.

October 15, 2020 6:03 p.m.

New Mexico governor: 'The virus is now winning'

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham warned Thursday that an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections is likely to strain the state's health care system as confirmed cases set a new single-day record at 672.

October 15, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Trump evasive, Biden rambling in dueling town halls

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was evasive Thursday night when pressed if he took a COVID-19 test before his first debate with Democrat Joe Biden as the two men squared off again, in a way, after their scuttled second showdown was replaced by dueling televised town halls several channels apart.

October 15, 2020 6:03 p.m.

The Latest: Trump won't say to whom he may owe money

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):

October 15, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Why tech giants limited the spread of NY Post story on Biden

OAKLAND, California (AP) — When Facebook and Twitter moved quickly this week to limit the spread of

October 15, 2020 5:30 p.m.

The Latest: Trump falsely says he knows nothing about QAnon

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):

October 15, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Ballot harvesting under scrutiny in California elections

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For the first time, all of California's more than 21 million active registered voters got a ballot in the mail that they can fill out in their own homes. While only you can complete your ballot, anyone can return it for you.

October 15, 2020 5:27 p.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Rhetoric from Trump, Biden in the non-debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden faced inquisitive voters on separate stages in different cities Thursday night in a substitute for the debate that was meant to be.

October 15, 2020 5:27 p.m.

The Latest: Biden blasts Trump's virus response at town hall

WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):

October 15, 2020 5:06 p.m.

General manager Daryl Morey leaving Rockets on Nov. 1

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is stepping down on his own accord, a little over a year after sparking a rift between the NBA and Chinese government.

October 15, 2020 5:03 p.m.

The Latest: Dueling town halls with Trump and Biden begin

WASHINGTON (AP) — 8 p.m.

October 15, 2020 4:30 p.m.

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the hug that may define — or doom — a long Senate career.

October 15, 2020 4:06 p.m.

CBS News rebuilds MTV's old 'TRL' studio for election night

NEW YORK (AP) — Watch out for Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys: CBS News is building a new high-tech election night set in the Times Square studio where MTV's “Total Request Live” ruled the music world two decades ago.

October 15, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Public lands official defends job despite judge's ruling

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The top official at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management said Thursday he’s still working despite a federal judge ruling he’s illegally holding the position.

October 15, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: NCarolina virus numbers head in wrong direction

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s top public health official is warning that the state’s coronavirus numbers are heading in the wrong direction as the Democratic governor considers whether to tighten restrictions or reopen more of the economy.

October 15, 2020 3:07 p.m.

Residente signs with Sony Music to create TV, films and more

NEW YORK (AP) — He’s directed his own music videos and now he will help develop TV shows, films and other on-screen content for a global market. Residente, the most decorated winner in the history of Latin Grammys, has signed a multiyear deal with Sony Music Entertainment to launch 1868 Studios.

October 15, 2020 3:07 p.m.

NCAA grants Olivia Owens immediate eligibility at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky says the NCAA has granted former Maryland center Olivia Owens immediate eligibility to play this season for the Wildcats after transferring in June.

October 15, 2020 3:07 p.m.

Brazil leader's ally suspended amid underwear cash jackpot

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian lawmaker stepped down from his position representing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government and was suspended from the senate, after police searched his house and found cash inside the underwear he was wearing.