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August 18, 2020 11:06 a.m.

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August 18, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Virginia lawmakers start special session amid pandemic

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers met Tuesday for a special session aimed at addressing both the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and widespread calls for criminal justice reform sparked by the death of George Floyd.

August 18, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Stewart says 'everyone wants a piece' of first-place Seattle

The WNBA has reached its midway point and its clear that the Seattle Storm are the team to beat.

August 18, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Lyon's youth takes on experience of Bayern in CL semifinal

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Having already eliminated Juventus and Manchester City, the task of overcoming the final hurdle to reach a first Champions League final suddenly seems less daunting for Lyon.

August 18, 2020 10:03 a.m.

S&P 500 briefly crests at highest-ever level as stocks drift

Stock indexes are drifting mostly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is once again bouncing against its record closing level, which has been acting as its ceiling in recent days.

August 18, 2020 9:27 a.m.

The Latest: Idaho hospital: Child has inflammatory illness

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho hospital is reporting the state’s first case of a pediatric inflammatory illness associated with the coronavirus.

August 18, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Has the coronavirus mutated in any significant way?

Has the coronavirus mutated in any significant way?

August 18, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Mexico president says video shows 'regime of corruption'

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has made cleaning up corruption a theme of his administration, used his daily news conference Tuesday to show a video of two men stuffing stacks of plastic-wrapped cash into a duffel bag — an incident he said was getting too little attention.

August 18, 2020 8:33 a.m.

S&P 500 briefly crests at highest level ever as stocks drift

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is once again bouncing against its record closing level, which has been acting as its ceiling in recent days.

August 18, 2020 8:03 a.m.

UK scraps public health body amid criticized virus response

LONDON (AP) — The British government announced Tuesday it is scrapping a public health agency that has taken blame for the country’s uneven response to the coronavirus.

August 18, 2020 8:03 a.m.

S&P 500 briefly touches highest level ever as stocks drift

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is once again bouncing against its record closing level, which has been acting as its ceiling in recent days.

August 18, 2020 7:27 a.m.

S&P 500 touches highest level ever as stocks drift upward

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 is once again flirting with its record levels, on pace to wipe out the last of its losses caused by the pandemic, as stocks drift a bit higher on Wall Street Tuesday.

August 18, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Inter's 'LuLa' partnership fired up to end wait for trophy

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — As Inter Milan prepares for its first European final for 10 years, it's encouraged not only by Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martínez's goals but also by their harmony on the field.

August 18, 2020 6:03 a.m.

US home construction surges 22.6%, third monthly increase

WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new U.S. homes surged 22.6% last month as homebuilders bounced back from a lull induced by the coronavirus pandemic.

August 18, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Advocates plan birthday gift for the 19th Amendment: The ERA

It was a huge step forward for American women when, exactly 100 years ago, they finally gained the guaranteed right to vote with ratification of the 19th Amendment. But to Alice Paul, the step wasn't nearly large enough.

August 18, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Hurrican Genevieve grows to Category 4, likely to bring strong winds to southern Baja peninsula

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurrican Genevieve grows to Category 4, likely to bring strong winds to southern Baja peninsula.

August 18, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Genevieve a Cat 4 hurricane, winds likely to brush Baja

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Genevieve grew rapidly into a highly dangerous Category 4 storm on Tuesday, threatening to bring tropical storm force winds to parts of the Baja California Peninsula even if its center wasn't likely to hit land.

August 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

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August 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

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August 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Lithuanian lawmakers vote for sanctions against Belarus

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania’s parliament voted for economic sanctions against neighboring Belarus on Tuesday, saying the presidential election there mustn't be internationally recognized.