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September 1, 2020 2:03 p.m.

NFL faces tough times for 2020, then bright economic outlook

Let's get this straight from the outset: If the NFL has no fans at any games this season — or doesn't have much of a season at all — it will not go out of business.

September 1, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Colombia: High court drops jurisdiction of Álvaro Uribe case

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will no longer have jurisdiction over the investigation into accusations that powerful former President Álvaro Uribe tried to strong arm ex-paramilitaries into testifying in his favor in a case that has rocked the nation.

September 1, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Dolphins coach Flores tries to build on 2019 turnaround

MIAMI (AP) — Eager to get to the practice field one morning, Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores had an asymmetrical look he blamed on what he called his “quarantine haircut.”

September 1, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Timing is everything for 4 players who get into the US Open

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) — The USGA two months ago laid out the all-exempt field for a U.S. Open that could not have qualifying this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. One of criteria was to use the world ranking from Aug. 23 to fill out the 144-man field.

September 1, 2020 12:03 p.m.

With Purdy leading way, Cyclones look to make some history

Iowa State enters this season coming off one of its best three-year stretches and with the belief it's ready to do something it has never done — make the Big 12 championship game.

September 1, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Forecasters predict Nana to hit Central America as hurricane

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Nana will likely be a hurricane before it strikes the coast of Central America, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.

September 1, 2020 10:33 a.m.

Trump calls on Big Ten Conference to play fall football

The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.

September 1, 2020 10:33 a.m.

WNBA playoff picture comes into focus, teams clinch berths

With less than two weeks left in the regular season, the WNBA playoff picture is becoming clearer.

September 1, 2020 9:03 a.m.

No. 10 Notre Dame joins ACC race to unseat No. 1 Clemson

The goal has long been simple for football independent Notre Dame: win big against a coast-to-coast schedule and earn a shot to play for a national championship without having to be tied to a league.

September 1, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Ex-candidate says Belarusians will no longer obey president

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The former English teacher who ran for president as an opposition candidate in Belarus said Tuesday that she thinks the country's authoritarian government will eventually succumb to public pressure and agree to enter discussions on a peaceful transition of power.

September 1, 2020 8:27 a.m.

TCM shines a spotlight on female directors and their art

Women have been making great films since the silent era, although you might not know it to look at a list of the best films of all time. The American Film Institute’s top 100 famously does not include any female directors at all.

September 1, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Wake Forest's Clawson eager to see offense grow up quickly

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson sees the holes left throughout his offense after major personnel losses from the Demon Deacons’ latest bowl run.

September 1, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Feds want deal with North Dakota over pipeline protest costs

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers is recommending that the federal government negotiate a settlement with North Dakota for more than $38 million that the state spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

September 1, 2020 7:27 a.m.

US construction spending edges up tiny 0.1% in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construction spending edged up a tiny 0.1% in July, breaking a string of losses due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

September 1, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Zoom stock surges, market value tops Boeing, Starbucks

NEW YORK (AP) — A Zoom call has become an integral part of daily life during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, Wall Street acknowledged as much by boosting the videoconferencing company's market value above that of more established companies such as Citigroup, Boeing and Starbucks.

September 1, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Doeren, Wolfpack aim for strong bounceback from 4-win season

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren saw his program take its first stumble last season after years of steady building. He’s hoping an offseason of changes and player development returns the Wolfpack to an upward trajectory.

September 1, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Tesla announces plans to sell up to $5B in new stock shares

DETROIT (AP) — A day after its 5-for-1 stock split took effect, Tesla announced plans Tuesday to sell up to $5 billion worth of common shares.

September 1, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Tar Heels aim to build on solid start to Brown's tenure

Mack Brown needed less than a year to stop North Carolina’s descent. Now he’s looking for a big jump in his second season.

September 1, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Vanderbilt leaning on defense in tough SEC-only schedule

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derek Mason has plenty of experience back on his Vanderbilt defense. Better yet, the coach believes his Commodores are fast, talented and deep enough to have an impact in the Southeastern Conference.

September 1, 2020 5:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 7:25 a.m.

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