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August 31, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Stocks edge lower but are still headed for a monthly gain

Stocks are mostly lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday after the market gave back some of its recent gains from a five-week winning streak.

August 31, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Padres get Clevinger from Indians in 5th trade in 3 days

The contending San Diego Padres acquired Mike Clevinger in a multiplayer deal with the Cleveland Indians on Monday, bolstering their rotation with another bold move ahead of baseball's trade deadline.

August 31, 2020 10:03 a.m.

El Al flight LY971 to Abu Dhabi was no typical air journey

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From the Israeli captain’s emotional greeting in Arabic upon takeoff in Tel Aviv, to the warm Emirati reception on the ground in scorching Abu Dhabi, it was obvious this was no typical flight.

August 31, 2020 9:06 a.m.

AP source: Padres get Clevinger in deal with Indians

The San Diego Padres acquired Mike Clevinger in a multiplayer deal with the Cleveland Indians on Monday, bolstering their rotation with another bold move ahead of baseball's trade deadline.

August 31, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Biden to blame Trump for violence in Pittsburgh speech

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Biden is mounting a more aggressive offense against President Donald Trump with a rare public appearance Monday where he will say that a second term for Trump will mean more violence in America's streets — not less.

August 31, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Sudan, rebel alliance reach deal in ongoing peace efforts

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s transitional authorities and a rebel alliance signed a peace deal on Monday following months of tortuous negotiations aimed at ending the country’s decades-long civil wars, but other powerful armed groups have thus far declined to join them.

August 31, 2020 3:27 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

Trump seizes on protests as Dems blame him for tensions

August 31, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Czech delegation visits Taiwan despite Chinese criticism

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The president of the Czech Republic's senate on Monday told an economic forum in Taiwan that freedom and democracy are the basis of prosperity, while the two sides signed agreements on high-tech manufacturing and environmental management despite strong criticism from China over the visit.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Workday, Nutanix rise; Ollie's, Big Lots fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Stars take 3-1 series lead over Avalanche with 5-4 win

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Radek Faksa and the Dallas Stars are one win away from the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

China's top diplomat dismisses European rights concerns

PARIS (AP) — China’s foreign minister defended detention camps in Xinjiang and Hong Kong’s new security law on Sunday, brushing off human rights concerns by European countries and cautioning against interference in Chinese affairs.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mariners send C Nola to San Diego as part of 7-player trade

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpieces of the deal.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Uncertainty dominates presidential campaign's final stretch

NEW YORK (AP) — Within President Donald Trump’s campaign, some privately feared the worst heading into the national conventions.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Survey: China manufacturing logs feeble growth in August

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing activity held steady in August as domestic demand helped to offset weaker orders from exports markets that are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, a survey showed Monday.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Chadwick Boseman's death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant. Rep. John Lewis. And now, Chadwick Boseman.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Montenegro opposition claims election victory in tight vote

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro's pro-Serb and Russian opposition groups claimed victory against the ruling pro-Western party in a tense parliamentary election that could see a change in the course of the small Balkan state.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Abe says 'gut wrenching' resignation leaves goals unfinished

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said he is stepping down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced. He told reporters Friday that it was “gut wrenching” to leave many of his goals unfinished.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Candidate's arrest highlights Connecticut GOP's challenges

A Republican congressional candidate's arrest on domestic violence charges on the eve of this month's primary election has prompted some prominent members of the Connecticut GOP to advocate for change so the party can remain relevant in this Democratic-leaning state.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Padres acquire veteran catcher Jason Castro from Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The San Diego Padres acquired veteran catcher Jason Castro from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in a trade for right-handed reliever Gerardo Reyes.