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July 25, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Malaysia to expel Bangladeshi in critical Al-Jazeera report

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities said Saturday they detained a Bangladeshi man and will deport him for criticizing the government over its treatment of undocumented immigrants in a documentary by news broadcaster Al-Jazeera.

July 24, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Court: Judge wrong to dismiss complaint against Facebook

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled Friday that a judge was wrong to dismiss a cafe owner's complaint against Facebook that said his social media account was shut down without warning.

July 23, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Colombia seizes properties of businessman tied to Maduro

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in Colombia have seized a luxury mansion complete with a spa, tennis court and two pools allegedly belonging to a businessman detained in Cape Verde on U.S. corruption charges related to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

July 23, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Malaysia denies media harassment in row over Al-Jazeera film

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has denied it was clamping down on social media after an outcry over an announcement that all video production must be licensed amid a row with news broadcaster Al-Jazeera.

June 23, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Georgia senators seek to shield business from COVID-19 suits

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia state senators want to give broad protections to businesses and others from being sued if someone blames them for contracting COVID-19.

June 24, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Nevada men alleged to have 'boogaloo' ties plead not guilty

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three men that prosecutors say have ties to an anti-government movement and tried to spark violence during recent Las Vegas protests pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal explosives and firearm charges.

June 25, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Board recommends man convicted of killing be exonerated

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who was freed last year after spending 12 years in prison for a killing he says he didn't commit should be exonerated of the crime, the Tennessee Board of Parole determined.

June 25, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Clashes between Yemen's gov't, separatists mar ceasefire

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Fierce fighting continued in southern Yemen between Emirati-backed separatists and the country’s internationally recognized government Thursday, security officials said, a blow to the Saudi-led coalition's declared ceasefire between the factions.

June 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Cream of Wheat, Mrs. Butterworth confront race in packaging

Colgate, Cream of Wheat and Mrs. Butterworth are the latest brands reckoning with racially charged logos.

June 19, 2020 9:27 a.m.

NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag

The NCAA on Friday expanded its policy banning states with prominent Confederate symbols from hosting its sponsored events, one day after the Southeastern Conference made a similar declaration aimed at the Mississippi state flag.

July 13, 2020 11:30 a.m.

Group seeks ideas for Mississippi flag without rebel emblem

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A state agency said Monday that the public can submit proposals for a new Mississippi flag, using two requirements in state law: The designs cannot include the Confederate battle emblem, and they must have the phrase, “In God We Trust.”

July 15, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Depp ex-employee: Heard asked him to lie in court over dogs

LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp’s former estate manager said Wednesday that Amber Heard asked him to lie under oath after she was charged with bringing her two dogs to Australia illegally.

July 15, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Mich. court denies absentee ballots that come after election

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan appeals court denied a request to require the counting of absentee ballots received after the time polls close on Election Day, ruling that the deadline remains intact despite voters' approval of a constitutional amendment that expanded mail-in voting.

July 15, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Wyoming's Republican governor repeats support for face masks

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's governor and top public health officer spoke firmly in support of wearing face masks in public amid accelerating spread of the coronavirus and doubt among some that masks are necessary.

July 15, 2020 9:46 p.m.

Judge upholds business closures in water park case

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-home order and system of reopening businesses in phases is within his authority to protect the public, a federal judge has ruled.

July 14, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Seoul to launch probe into allegations against late mayor

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The city government of the South Korean capital, Seoul, said Wednesday it will launch an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding late Mayor Park Won-soon, who was found dead after one of his secretaries filed a complaint claiming yearslong abuse.

July 22, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Slack files anti-competitive complaint vs. Microsoft in EU

Workplace chatting service Slack has filed a complaint in the European Union against Microsoft, accusing the software company of anti-competitive behavior.

July 21, 2020 5:06 a.m.

Turkey's ruling party moving to tighten grip on social media

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish president's ruling party is submitting draft legislation to parliament that would enable the government to tighten its grip on social media, an official said Tuesday. The opposition fears the legislation will lead to greater censorship in the country.

July 21, 2020 6:30 p.m.

New Zealand minister fired for improper affair with staffer

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday she has fired her immigration minister for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

July 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

New Zealand minister fired for improper affair with staffer

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday she has fired her immigration minister for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.