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August 26, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Opponents try to strip medical marijuana measure off ballot

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Opponents of a ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana asked Nebraska's top election official Wednesday to reject the proposal before it goes to voters, just as he did with a proposal

August 26, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Asian stocks mixed ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman.

August 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Thai court allows Cambodian class action against Thai firm

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court ruled Friday that several hundred families in Cambodia who were displaced from their homes may file a class action suit against the Thai company they believe was responsible, a decision hailed as trailblazing by land rights activists.

August 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Penn St's Parsons, Miami's Rousseau, Purdue's Moore opt out

Penn State All-American Micah Parsons and two more college stars announced Thursday they are opting out of the coming college football season, which is in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic, and looking toward the NFL draft.

August 8, 2020 5:27 a.m.

UK military asked to help stem Channel migrant crossings

Britain’s military said Saturday it has been asked by the government to help prevent people from reaching the U.K. from France in small boats, after a surge in the number of vessels making the dangerous journey.

August 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Penn St's Parsons, Miami's Rousseau, Purdue's Moore opt out

Penn State All-American Micah Parsons and two more college stars announced Thursday they are opting out of the coming college football season, which is in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic, and looking toward the NFL draft.

August 9, 2020 2:06 a.m.

Saudi Aramco half-year profits plunge 50% from virus impact

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Aramco's net income plunged by 50% in the first half of the year, according to figures published Sunday, offering a revealing glimpse into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on one of the world's biggest oil producers.

August 4, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Ex-New Mexico Democratic congressman backs GOP candidate

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A Republican seeking to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small in a crucial House seat in New Mexico picked up an endorsement Tuesday from a former Democratic congressman.

August 4, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Congressional group wants Landis name pulled from MVP plaque

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of House Democrats called Tuesday for the name of former baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to be pulled off future Most Valuable Player plaques, an idea endorsed by several players who have won the award.

August 3, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Google unveils budget Pixel phone as pandemic curbs spending

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google has started selling a long-delayed budget smartphone boasting the same high-quality camera and several other features available in fancier Pixel models that cost hundreds of dollars more.

August 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Google unveils budget Pixel phone as pandemic curbs spending

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google has started selling a long-delayed budget smartphone boasting the same high-quality camera and several other features available in fancier Pixel models that cost hundreds of dollars more.

August 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Airbnb files preliminary paperwork for public stock offering

Airbnb filed preliminary paperwork to sell company stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Airbnb files preliminary paperwork for public stock offering

Airbnb filed preliminary paperwork to sell company stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.

August 19, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Virginia Senate puts off vote on eviction moratorium

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate has put off a vote on legislation to block evictions until next year, a measure supporters say is a vital protection for renters amid the coronavirus pandemic.

July 30, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Grubhub sees orders jump but swings to 2Q loss

Grubhub's average daily orders jumped 32% in the second quarter as the pandemic shut in diners, but the company swung to a loss as it spent heavily to prop up struggling restaurants and protect drivers.

August 1, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Thai court allows Cambodian class action against Thai firm

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court ruled Friday that several hundred families in Cambodia who were displaced from their homes may file a class action suit against the Thai company they believe was responsible, a decision hailed as trailblazing by land rights activists.

August 11, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Louisiana creates way to report school reopening concerns

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's education department has set up an email for parents, teachers and others to report violations of the state's coronavirus safety standards for schools, Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley told the state's top school board Tuesday.

August 6, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Penn St's Parsons, Miami's Rousseau, Purdue's Moore opt out

Penn State All-American Micah Parsons and two more college stars announced Thursday they are opting out of the coming college football season, which is in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic, and looking toward the NFL draft.

August 7, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Penn St's Parsons, Miami's Rousseau, Purdue's Moore opt out

Penn State All-American Micah Parsons and two more college stars announced Thursday they are opting out of the coming college football season, which is in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic, and looking toward the NFL draft.

August 13, 2020 10:03 a.m.

UNESCO warns historic Beirut buildings at risk of collapse

BEIRUT (AP) — The United Nations’ cultural agency said Thursday it will lead the international campaign for the recovery and restoration of Beirut's heritage, citing local officials who said that around 60 historic buildings in the Lebanese capital were at risk of collapse following last week’s devastating explosion at the Beirut port.