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CHINA-XINJIANG — The government in China’s Xinjiang region is imposing draconian measures to combat the coronavirus, including physically locking people in homes and arresting those who do not comply with strict quarantines of more than 40 days. By Dake Kang. SENT: 1,840 words, photos. Abridged version also available.
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ELECTION 2020-BIDEN-TRUMP — Joe Biden forcefully condemns the violence at recent protests while blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it. Biden says Trump can’t stop the violence “because for years he’s fomented it.” By Alexandra Jaffe, Jonathan Lemire and Will Weissert. SENT: 990 words, photos, video.
Find more coverage of Election 2020 on the U.S. Elections featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
POLICE SHOOTING-WISCONSIN-VOICES — The police shooting of a Black man, followed by the deaths of two protesters shot by a white teenager, have made Kenosha, Wisconsin, a microcosm of a nation wracked over racial inequity, policing and public safety. The bloodshed happened two days and 2 miles apart. But there are many more than two perspectives on what happened. By Jennifer Peltz and Russell Contreras. SENT: 2,300 words, photos. With POLICE SHOOTING-WISCONSIN — Ailing Kenosha on edge as Trump visit looms amid tensions. SENT: 760 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK — The Summer of COVID-19 is drawing to a close, and many experts fear an even bleaker fall. They suggest that American families should start planning for Thanksgiving by Zoom. Yet there are many uncertainties. By Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson. SENT: 990 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-DEVELOPMENTS (sent).
RACIAL INJUSTICE-GUN DIVIDE — In this era of protest, there’s been a scene that has become almost commonplace: armed citizens taking to the streets and brandishing firearms. Some call these gun-toting civilians patriots seeking to bring law and order while others view them as radical vigilantes. By Lisa Marie Pane. SENT: 850 words, photos. With PORTLAND-PROTESTS — Oregon state police will help patrol Portland’s nightly protests. SENT: 640 words, photos.
ISRAEL-EMIRATES-PEACE PLANE — 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 trip. The first-ever direct flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates places a significant stamp on a historic U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the two nations. By Aron Heller. SENT: 920 words, photos. With GAZA ISRAEL — Hamas says deal reached to calm violence with Israel. SENT: 450 words, photos.
POWER TO THE PLAYERS — College athletes have spent the summer roiling the establishment, demanding accountability from coaches and administrators and insisting they be part of the conversation. Is it a movement or just a moment? By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
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MELANIA TRUMP-BOOK — A former close friend and unpaid adviser to Melania Trump portrays the first lady in an unflattering light in a new tell-all, saying a “Trump is a Trump is a Trump.” UPCOMING: 500 words by 7 p.m., photo.
AMAZON-DRONES — The Federal Aviation Administration says it has granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones. SENT: 200 words, photos.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-RON JEREMY — Adult film star Ron Jeremy is charged with 20 new counts of rape or sexual assault involving 12 women and a teenage girl. SENT: 270 words, photo.
HORSE RACING-GOVERNANCE — Looking to halt doping scandals and horse deaths marring their sport, thoroughbred racing leaders announce the launch of an authority to create national safety standards. SENT: 300 words, photo.
JOHN OLIVER-SEWAGE PLANT — Comedian John Oliver ups the stakes in a tongue-in-cheek spat with a Connecticut city, offering to donate $55,000 to charity if officials follow through on a joke to rename its sewage plant after him. SENT: 320 words, photos.
CYBERSTALKING ARREST — A Florida man who waged an online campaign to terrorize and harass people who opposed his white supremacist ideology is sentenced to more than three years in prison. SENT: 810 words, photo.
JAGUARS-FOURNETTE WAIVED — In an NFL stunner, the Jacksonville Jaguars waive running back Leonard Fournette after failing to trade him. SENT: 800 words, photos.
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EUROPE-BACK-TO-SCHOOL — School bells will ring in a new year across much of Europe starting Tuesday but there are fears that many school are not ready to handle in-class operations safely enough. SENT: 770 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-DETROIT MEMORIAL — The city of Detroit turns an island park into a memorial garden for victims of COVID-19. SENT: 480 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-LATIN AMERICA-REMITTANCES — As the pandemic froze the United States economy, not all Latin American immigrants living there were affected equally. That's clear from a look at the money they sent back to their birthplaces. SENT: 440 words, photo.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-LIVES-LOST-SENECA-NATION-WOMEN — Seneca Nation mourns 91-year-old, 2 daughters. SENT: 540 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-ONE-GOOD-THING-HERO-CARDS — Teen siblings send cards thanking health care worker heroes. SENT: 480 words, photos.
Find more all-format coverage on the Virus Outbreak featured topic page in AP Newsroom.
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ELECTION 2020-POSTAL SERVICE-CONGRESS — The House Oversight Committee intends to subpoena Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The committee wants documents pertaining to disruptions in mail delivery operations and other operational changes. SENT: 480 words, photo.
TRUMP-RUSSIA PROBE — A federal appeals court won’t order the dismissal of the Michael Flynn prosecution. The court rules that a judge is entitled to scrutinize the Justice Department’s request to dismiss its case. SENT: 620 words, photos.
TRUMP-NATIONAL GUARD-FACT CHECK — It’s become a pattern when unrest flares in a city: President Trump suggests he has National Guard troops ready to send to the scene and takes credit for dispatching them and restoring calm. That’s a distortion. UPCOMING: 860 words by 7 p.m., photos
TRUMP-HEROES GARDEN — The nominations of statues for President Trump’s planned National Garden of American Heroes are in. And the suggestions from around the country look more activist and less white than the president’s nominees. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.
UNITED STATES-VOA — Journalists at the Voice of America protest moves made by the U.S.-funded outlet’s new chief that they say are endangering their colleagues and the international broadcaster’s credibility as a news source. SENT: 490 words, photos.
SUPREME COURT-GINSBURG — A tweet from a new bride brings the first sighting of ailing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in months — officiating at an outdoor wedding. SENT: 270 words, photo.
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TROPICAL WEATHER — Louisiana residents forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura return to survey the damage to their homes and businesses, and some worry they won’t get enough help from state and federal officials. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY-FALWELL — Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.’s tenure as president. SENT: 590 words, photo.
ST. LOUIS-POLICE SHOOTING — A St. Louis police officer killed over the weekend was among eight officers who have been shot during an extraordinarily violent year in the city. SENT: 600 words, photos.
CONFEDERATE-SCHOOL-NAMES — Across the South, there’s a renewed push to rename schools named for Confederate figures amid ongoing nationwide protests over police misconduct and racial injustice. SENT: 830 words, photos.
SAME-SEX PARENTS-CITIZENSHIP — A federal judge rules that the daughter of a married gay couple in Georgia who was born via surrogate in England has been an American citizen since birth. SENT: 520 words.
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BELARUS PROTESTS — Belarus’ authorities hand a jail sentence to a factory strike organizer and detain a leading opposition activist, part of an effort to stifle weeks of protests against the country’s authoritarian leader. SENT: 970 words, photos.
LEBANON — Lebanon’s prime minister-designate calls for a new government to be formed “in record time,” pledging to speed up the investigation into the massive Beirut explosion and implement reforms. SENT: 850 words, photos. With LEBANON-BLAST — World Bank: Lebanon blast caused damage up to $4.6 billion. SENT: 380 words, photo.
CHINA-TIKTOK — The Chinese government is complicating the U.S.-government-ordered sale of U.S. TikTok assets. SENT: 330 words, photo.
POLAND-SOLIDARITY ANNIVERSARY — Poland celebrate 40 years since it took a crucial step toward democracy with the creation of the Soviet bloc’s first free trade union, Solidarity. SENT: 670 words, photos.
MUSIC-AKON CITY — American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global tourism’s uncertain future. SENT: 680 word, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRAND-LOYALTY — A slew of once-beloved brands from Lord & Taylor to Ann Taylor have filed for Chapter 11 since the pandemic. But even before, shoppers faced an abundance of choices online. SENT: 770 words, photos.
AIRLINES-CHANGE FEES — Delta and American, following the example set by United Airlines, say they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States. SENT: 670 words, photos.
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OBIT-JOHN-THOMPSON — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died at 78. By Sports Writer Joseph White. SENT: 1,680 words, photos. With OBIT-THOMPSON-QUOTE BOX (sent).
US OPEN — The U.S. Open, the first Grand Slam tennis in nearly six months, begins amid a pandemic and without fans. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. SENT: 860 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing from 7 p.m. night session.
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MUSIC-MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS — Lady Gaga cleaned house at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, while The Weeknd took home the top prize. And both pop stars sent messages to viewers about the current state of the world. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 680 words, photos.
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