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September 3, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Campbell Soup shares fall despite strong earnings, sales

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Campbell Soup reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, boosted by people making more food at home because of the coronavirus pandemic.

September 3, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Stocks drop sharply as tech sector stumbles; Apple down 7.1%

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a steep tumble on Wall Street Thursday, giving back some of their spectacular gains over the past several months and dragging the rest of the market down with them.

September 3, 2020 11:27 a.m.

After a long slumber, U.S. cinemas awaken on pivotal weekend

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — With the previews about to start, a trickle of masked moviegoers made their way into one of the first U.S. screenings of “Tenet” at the Bow Tie Majestic 6 in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. They took their seats Tuesday night, eyeing the empty seats between each other and a little giddy at being back at the movies for the first time in many months.

September 3, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Senate passes bill targeting Black St. Louis prosecutor

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A faction of Republican lawmakers forced a bill through the Senate early Thursday morning that would give the Missouri attorney general power to prosecute St. Louis homicides, a move widely seen as a rebuke of the city's first Black prosecutor.

September 3, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Stocks drop the most since June as tech sector stumbles

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a steep tumble on Wall Street Thursday, giving back some of their spectacular gains over the past several months and dragging the rest of the market down with them.

September 3, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Primary Preview: Mowers, Mayberry aim to challenge Pappas

The leading Republican contenders hoping to take on freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas in November are battling to convince President Donald Trump's voters in New Hampshire that each is the true conservative in the primary race.

September 3, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Agent: Seahawks bring back suspended WR Josh Gordon

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Josh Gordon on a one-year deal even as the talented pass catcher awaits reinstatement from the NFL after his latest suspension.

September 3, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Technology stocks stumble, leading rest of the market lower

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a tumble on Wall Street Thursday, giving back some of their spectacular gains over the past several months and dragging the rest of the market down with them.

September 3, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Bulgaria PM replaces justice minister amid protests

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s embattled Prime Minister Boyko Borissov on Thursday replaced the minister of justice, a move that is unlikely to appease protesters calling for nearly two months for the whole government to step down.

September 3, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Jamaica's ruling party has strong poll lead as nation votes

ST. CATHERINE, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica's ruling party faced voters Thursday with a lead in the polls despite rising numbers of coronavirus cases and a years-long run of solid economic performance under threat.

September 3, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Stocks lower as technology falters; more economic concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were heading lower in early trading Thursday after setting records over the past several days. Technology stocks, which have been the biggest driver of this year's rally, pulled back the most.

September 3, 2020 7:27 a.m.

Russia: Germany has provided no proof of Navalny poisoning

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin's spokesman brushed off allegations Thursday that the Kremlin was involved in poisoning the Russian leader's most determined critic, accusing Germany of not providing Moscow with any evidence about the condition of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny.

September 3, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Brown U. rebuts 'conspiracy' in fight over women's sports

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University rebutted what the school calls “spurious conspiracy claims" as it responded to an allegation that it is failing to comply with a 1998 agreement ensuring gender equity in sports.

September 3, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Xi praises resistance spirit in marking end of Pacific War

BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping on Thursday praised China’s spirit of resistance in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific, saying any attempt to alter the nation’s course under Communist Party rule would be resisted by all of its 1.4 billion citizens.

September 3, 2020 6:06 a.m.

US trade deficit surges in July to highest in 12 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit surged in July to $63.6 billion, the highest level in 12 years, as imports jumped by a record amount.

September 3, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Washington AG sues Juul, saying it targets minors

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against vaping giant Juul Labs, saying the country’s largest e-cigarette company targets underage consumers.

September 3, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Pressure grows for Germany to rethink pipeline with Russia

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced pressure on Thursday to use a joint German-Russian pipeline project as leverage in getting Russia to provide answers about the poisoning of the Kremlin's most determined critic.

September 3, 2020 4:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.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 https://newsroom.ap.org.

September 3, 2020 3:27 a.m.

Progressive challengers' year: 3 wins and some close calls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Progressives trying to shove Congress to the left by competing in this year's Democratic primaries ousted three moderate incumbents, won other victories and established themselves as a force that's not going away.

September 3, 2020 1:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:30 a.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 https://newsroom.ap.org.