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Adds ELECTION 2020-FOREIGN INTERFERENCE, RACIAL INJUSTICE-MISSOURI, TERROR-WATCHLIST, SYRIA, ELDORADO-RESORT-CAESARS-ENTERTAINMENT, RACIAL INJUSTICE-WHOLE FOODS, CARBON FOOTPRINT-INEQUALITY, MEDIA-CHRIS WALLACE.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS — President Donald Trump acknowledges a “big flareup” of COVID-19 cases, but divisions among the White House, Senate Republicans and Democrats pose fresh challenges for a new federal aid package with the U.S. crisis worsening and emergency relief about to expire. By Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 1,090 words, photos, video. With ELECTION 2020-BIDEN-VIRUS OUTBREAK — Joe Biden calls Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic “inept.” SENT: 430 words, photo.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRITAIN-VACCINE — Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot. By Medical Writer Maria Cheng. SENT: 1,000 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK — Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes. SENT: 1,100 words, photos. SENT: 1,120 words, photos.
RACIAL INJUSTICE-PORTLAND — Federal law enforcement officers’ actions at protests in Oregon’s largest city, done without local authorities’ consent, are raising the prospect of a constitutional crisis — one that could escalate as weeks of demonstrations find renewed focus in clashes with camouflaged, unidentified agents outside Portland’s U.S. courthouse. By Gillian Flaccus. SENT: 1,000 words, video, photos.
JUDGE’S SON-SLAIN — A self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer found dead in the Catskills of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound is considered the prime suspect in the shooting of a federal judge’s family in New Jersey, the FBI says. Roy Den Hollander received media attention including appearances on Fox News and Comedy Central for lawsuits challenging perceived infringements of “men’s rights,” authorities say. By Mary Clare Dale, Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 900 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TRUMP — President Trump is set to once again take center stage in the government’s coronavirus response as his poll numbers falter. One week after a campaign shake-up, the plan is for Trump to again become a regular public presence at the podium, starting Tuesday, as confirmed coronavirus cases spike nationwide. By Zeke Miller and Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 900 words, photos.
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YANKEES-NATIONALS-FAUCI’S 1ST PITCH — Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first game of Major League Baseball’s pandemic-delayed regular season. SENT: 130 words, photo.
VAPING-DISPOSABLE E-CIGARETTES — U.S. health officials crack down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers. SENT: 310 words, photos.
PEOPLE-ALEX TREBEK — “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek says he’s responding well to treatment for pancreatic cancer. SENT: 260 words, photos.
RUSSIA-REBEL MONK — A Russian court orders a coronavirus-denying monk to pay a fine for fomenting enmity through his sermons. SENT: 400 words, photos.
FILM-TENET-DELAYED — Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” which had hoped to herald Hollywood’s return to big theatrical releases, has yet again postponed its release due to the pandemic. SENT: 200 words, film stills.
BALLON D’OR AWARD — The prestigious Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the soccer season. SENT: 620 words.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-AFGHANISTAN-HOSPITAL — The intensive care unit at the Afghan capital’s premier hospital for COVID-19 patients is a medical nightmare — and a warning how the country’s war-ravaged health care system risks collapsing. SENT: 800 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SCHOOLS — School districts that plan to reopen classrooms in the fall are wrestling with whether to require teachers and students to wear face masks. SENT: 800 words, photos.
EUROPE SUMMIT — European Union leaders express cautious optimism that a deal is in sight on an unprecedented 1.85 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) budget and coronavirus recovery fund. SENT: 860 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CONGRESS-STATES — State governments trying to weather the financial storm brought on by the coronavirus are borrowing billions of dollars. SENT: 950 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NEW-CLOTHING-SIZES — Pandemic throws lives — and waistlines — into flux. SENT: 810 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-FEEDING BROOKLYN — Brooklyn eatery serves soul food — and food for the soul. SENT: 620 words, photos.
A separate wire advisory has been sent outlining the AP's complete coronavirus coverage.
Find more coverage of the Virus Outbreak in AP Newsroom.
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JOHN LEWIS-OPEN SEAT — Georgia Democrats select state Sen. Nikema Williams, chair of the state party, to replace Rep. John Lewis on the ballot in November. SENT: 350 words, photos. With JOHN LEWIS-VOTING RIGHTS ACT — Democrats urge action on voting rights as tribute to Lewis. SENT: 920 words, photos; CONGRESS-JOHN LEWIS — The House observes an emotional moment of silence for Lewis. SENT: 250 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-FOREIGN INTERFERENCE — Joe Biden warns of foreign efforts to influence the 2020 presidential election, while Democratic congressional leaders ask FBI Director Christopher Wray for a classified counterintelligence briefing on the matter. UPCOMING: 700 words by 7 p.m., photo. (Incorporates CONGRESS-ELECTION INTERFERENCE.)
MUSLIM VOTER SUMMIT — Joe Biden urges Muslim Americans to join him in a fight “to rip this poison from our government, root and stem” by defeating President Trump. Several prominent Muslim American elected officials have endorsed Biden for president. SENT: 950 words, photos.
Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on AP Newsroom.
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RACIAL-INJUSTICE-BLACK STRIKE DAY — Hundreds of workers rally outside the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan, joining a nationwide demonstration demanding improvement of Black Americans’ experiences in the workplace. SENT: 990 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.
RACIAL INJUSTICE-MISSOURI — St. Louis’ top prosecutor says she is charging a husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion. SENT: 760 words, photos.
TERROR-WATCHLIST — A federal judge is allowing dozens of Muslim plaintiffs to move ahead with a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the government’s watchlist of people identified as “known or suspected terrorists.” SENT: 400 words.
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SYRIA — The Syrian military says the country’s air defenses responded to Israeli air raids in south Damascus that wounded seven soldiers and caused material damage. Residents say loud explosions rocked the capital. SENT: 320 words.
BRITAIN-CHINA — Britain’s government suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and blocks arms sales to the former British territory, after China imposes a tough new national security law. SENT: 360 words, photo.
LIBYA — Egypt’s parliament authorizes the deployment of troops outside the country after the president threatens military action against Turkish-backed forces in Libya. SENT: 650 words, photos.
SAUDI-KING-HEALTH — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is admitted to a hospital in the capital, Riyadh, for medical tests due to inflammation of the gallbladder. SENT: 600 words, photos.
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ELDORADO-RESORT-CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT — A Nevada company completes a $17.3 billion buyout of Caesars Entertainment and will take the iconic company’s name going forward as the largest casino owner in the world. SENT: 500 words, photos.
RACIAL INJUSTICE-WHOLE FOODS — A federal lawsuit against Whole Foods Market accuses the supermarket chain of retaliating against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job. SENT: 310 words.
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CARBON FOOTPRINT-INEQUALITY — A study of American homes finds that on average rich people produce nearly 25% more heat-trapping gases than poorer residents. By Science Writer Seth Borenstein. SENT: 840 words, photos.
JAPAN-UAE-MARS — A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rockets into blue skies at the start of a seven-month journey to Mars on the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. SENT: 980 words, photos.
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BRITAIN-JOHNNY DEPP — Testifying in a court case, Amber Heard accuses ex-husband Johnny Depp of abusing her both physically and verbally while he was allegedly bingeing on alcohol and drugs. SENT: 720 words, photos.
MEDIA-CHRIS WALLACE — Two veteran journalists who now teach the craft say Chris Wallace’s interview with President Trump on Sunday will be an example of excellence that they show their students. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 800 words, photo.
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RAHM ON THE RISE — Jon Rahm's victory at the Memorial moves him to No. 1 in the world. At age 25, the Spaniard is the fifth-youngest golfer to reach the top spot. SENT: 900 words, photos.
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