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AP POLL-HEALTH CARE — The coronavirus pushed hospitals to the edge and millions of workers lost job-based coverage in the economic shutdown to slow the spread, but a new poll suggests Americans have remarkably little interest in big changes to health care as a result of the pandemic. By Emily Swanson and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar. UPCOMING at 8 a.m. EDT: 900 words, photos.
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AMERICA PROTESTS - Calls for deep police reforms gained momentum as leaders in the city where George Floyd died pushed to dismantle the entire department. Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests demanding a reckoning with institutional racism that have sometimes resulted in clashes with police, but many officers took a less aggressive stance over the weekend when demonstrations were overwhelmingly peaceful. By Jake Seiner, Lisa Marie Pane and Kimberlee Kruesi. SENT: 840 words, photos. WITH: AMERICA PROTESTS-THE LATEST
AMERICA PROTESTS-MURDERAPOLIS — The deaths of George Floyd and other black men at the hands of Minneapolis police have exacerbated the corrosive relationship between people of color and a criminal justice system they feel is stacked against them. It’s a story that dates back to the 1970s, when crime rates soared in the black community. An officer’s murder in 1992 set off a crackdown by police that reverberates to this day, according to critics. Five years ago, the U.S. Justice Department report found that law enforcement agencies failed to remove bad officers and that there were no clear criteria on the use of force and de-escalation tactics. By Margie Mason and Robin McDowell. UPCOMING: 1,600 words, photos at 8 a.m. This is the Tuesday spotlight.
AMERICA PROTESTS-PHOTO GALLERY — Just like the coronavirus, racism has no borders. Across the world, people representing a broad spectrum of society have marched as one to protest racial injustice and police brutality at home and abroad. Despite the risks posed by possibly the biggest public health hazard in a century, they still put their marching boots on and geared up for a long day of chanting. SENT: 600 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-US — After three months of a coronavirus crisis followed by protests and unrest, New York City is trying to turn a page when a limited range of industries reopen Monday. It’s an inflection point as the city tries to get back to business. Its first steps at recovery come as the virus continues to circulate and amid demonstrations over George Floyd’s death, racism and police brutality. Construction, manufacturing, wholesalers and previously “non-essential” retailers can resume work Monday, with restrictions. By Jennifer Peltz. SENT: 800 words, photos.
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TROPICAL WEATHER — Tropical Storm Cristobal weakened into a depression early Monday after inundating coastal Louisiana and ginning up dangerous weather along most of the U.S. Gulf Coast, sending waves crashing over Mississippi beaches, swamping parts of an Alabama island town and spawning a tornado in Florida. By Gerald Herbert and Kevin McGill. SENT: 670 words, photos, video.
ELECTION 2020-TRUMP — President Donald Trump and his aides have grown increasingly concerned about his reelection chances. They’ve watched Trump’s standing take a pummeling over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and during a wave of protests against racial injustice. His allies worry that the president has done something that his November foe has been unable to accomplish: igniting enthusiasm in a Democratic Party base that has been lukewarm to former Vice President Joe Biden. By Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller. SENT: 1,040 words, photos.
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AMERICA PROTESTS-MINNEAPOLIS-DISBAND POLICE — A majority of the members of the Minneapolis City Council say they support disbanding the city’s police department. It’s an aggressive stance that comes just as the state has launched a civil rights investigation after George Floyd’s death. Nine of the council’s 12 members appeared with activists at a rally in a city park Sunday afternoon and vowed to end the department under the current system. SENT: 480 words, photos.
GEORGE FLOYD-MEMORIALS — Mourners in George Floyd’s hometown of Houston will be able to view his casket Monday, as the series of memorials in his honor reach their final stop. A six-hour public viewing will be held Monday at a Houston church. Visitors must wear a mask and gloves to comply with coronavirus-related guidelines. Floyd’s funeral and burial will be Tuesday. Floyd died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped responding. His death has inspired international protests and drawn new attention to the treatment of African Americans by police. SENT: 320 words, photos. DEVELOPING.
AMERICA PROTESTS-NEW YORK — Thousands of people marched through New York City’s streets again Sunday to protest racism and police brutality, but after a peaceful weekend the city appeared poised to begin a march back toward normalcy after three months of quarantines and nearly two weeks of civil unrest. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an early end to an 8 p.m. curfew that had been set to remain at least through early Monday, with officials planning to lift it at the same time the city was to begin reopening after shutdowns because of the coronavirus. SENT: 650 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-MISSOURI-POLICE CAPTAIN KILLED — Charges have been filed against a 24-year-old St. Louis man who police say shot and killed a retired police captain during a night of violent protests as the former officer tried to protect his friend’s pawn shop. Stephan Cannon has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 77-year-old David Dorn, who was killed on the sidewalk outside Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry early Tuesday. SENT: 300 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-PHOTO GALLERY — Just like the coronavirus, racism has no borders. Across the world, people representing a broad spectrum of society have marched as one to protest racial injustice and police brutality at home and abroad. Despite the risks posed by possibly the biggest public health hazard in a century, they still put their marching boots on and geared up for a long day of chanting. SENT: 600 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-NEW ZEALAND — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she’s confident New Zealand has halted the spread of the coronavirus after the last known infected person in the country recovered. It has been 17 days since the last new case was reported in New Zealand, and Monday also marked the first time since late February that there have been no active cases. Ardern also announced the Cabinet agreed to another phase of the country’s reopening at midnight. She said the country will almost certainly see new cases again but it is focused on being prepared for them. SENT: 490 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA — Indonesia’s capital partly reopened on Monday after two months of lockdown, as the world’s fourth most populous nation gradually reopens its economy. Jakarta, home to 11 million people, had been under large-scale social restrictions since April 10. Offices, restaurants and grocery stores reopened with only 50% of their employees and customers. Public transportation also resumed services. SENT: 550 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHINA — Senior Chinese health officials have defended their country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying they provided information in a timely and transparent manner. National Health Commission Chairman Ma Xiaowei said a recent media report that the Chinese government didn’t initially share the genome sequence for the virus “seriously goes against the facts.” An Associated Press investigation found that government labs sat on releasing the genome for more than a week, delaying its identification in a third country and the sharing of information needed to develop tests, drugs and a vaccine. SENT: 500 words, photos.
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JOURNALISM-DEAN-OFFER-RESCINDED — Arizona State University has rescinded a job offer to the newly hired dean of its prestigious journalism school following allegations of racism and mistreatment of students. SENT: 280 words, photos.
ROMNEY-POLICE-PROTEST — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation’s capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so. SENT: 300 words, photos.
NAVAL ACADEMY-RESIGNATION — A former member of the U.S. Naval Academy alumni trustees issued an apology Sunday for racially insensitive comments made on social media. SENT: 310 words.
GERMANY-ATTACK THREAT — Prosecutors say a man has been arrested in Germany after allegedly threatening an attack on Muslims, citing the assailant who attacked mosques in New Zealand last year. SENT: 200 words.
CZECH FLOODING — Rescuers say one person has died, another is missing and dozens were rescued in flash flooding in northeastern Czech Republic. SENT: 100 words.
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FACT CHECK-WEEK — President Donald Trump is exaggerating economic gains for African Americans during his administration. He inaccurately claims full credit for achieving the best economic figures for black Americans across the board and asserts that Friday’s unemployment report was a triumph in “equality,” though black unemployment actually increased while declining for whites. By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen and Arijeta Lajka. SENT: 1,610 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-MAIL VOTING — Democrats are mounting a new effort to push back against a well-funded Republican campaign that seeks to undermine public confidence in mail-in-voting, which President Donald Trump has said, without offering proof, will lead to election fraud. By Brian Slodysko and Nicholas Riccardi. SENT: 840 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-CONGRESS — A sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures is being proposed by congressional Democrats in response to the deaths of African Americans at the hands of law enforcement, according to a draft outline obtained by The Associated Press. By Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 620 words, photos.
McENANY’S MISSION — Poised and prepared, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has made clear from her first briefing that she’s willing to defend her boss’ view of himself as well as his most flagrant misstatements. By Laurie Kellman and Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-WATCH — President Donald Trump enters the week hoping to rebound from one of the lowest points of his presidency as recent polls show that 8 in 10 Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction and even spiraling out of control. By National Political Editor Steve Peoples. SENT: 1,130 words, photos.
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NYPD-MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS — A new watchdog report says the vast majority of complaints about New York City police officers’ mistreatment of youths stemmed from encounters with black children. The Civilian Complaint Review Board reported Monday that nearly two-thirds of youth complaints involve children of color including many stopped for “innocuous activities.” SENT: 410 words, photos.
CALIFORNIA-OFFICERS SHOT - The FBI and local investigators are trying to determine a possible link between the ambush-style killing of a Northern California sheriff’s deputy Saturday and that of a federal officer who was fatally shot outside the U.S. courthouse in Oakland more than a week ago. Both involved shooters in a van. A Santa Cruz Sheriff’s deputy was killed and two other law enforcement officers were wounded Saturday when they were ambushed by a suspect who is a member of the U.S. Air Force. Sheriff Jim Hart said the suspect, Steven Carrillo, was shot during the arrest and is being treated at the hospital. SENT: 670 words, photo.
YOUTUBE-VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT — President Barack Obama says failed police practices, inequality and decades worth of anguish have fueled the nationwide protests following the recent deaths of unarmed black women and men, including George Floyd. He along with his wife, Michelle, delivered speeches during YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” virtual ceremony. SENT: 690 words, photos.
OFFICER-STUN GUN — A white Virginia police officer has been charged with assault and battery in connection with the use of a stun gun on a black man. Body camera video shown at a press conference late Saturday shows Fairfax County police Officer Tyler Timberlake arrived on scene and fired his stun gun after other officers had spent several minutes trying to persuade the man to get into an ambulance. SENT: 490 words.
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IRAN-US — An Iranian doctor based in Florida has returned to his homeland after being part of a swap that saw a U.S. Navy veteran held by Iran return to America. The semiofficial Fars news agency published an image of Matteo Taerri being greeted at Tehran’s airport by Foreign Ministry officials and his family. The agency and state television identified Taerri by his Persian name, Majid. SENT: 440 words, photos.
VIETNAM-EU-TRADE — Vietnam has ratified a trade deal with the European Union that is expected to boost the Southeast Asian country’s manufacturing sector and exports. Lawmakers approved the deal Monday during their first National Assembly session since the coronavirus pandemic hammered the region. The trade agreement was signed last June and ratified by the European Parliament in February. When it takes effect next month, the EU will lift most tariffs on Vietnamese goods and cut the rest over seven years. SENT: 660 words, photos.
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JAPAN-AIRPORT ROBOT — An autonomous mobility system that works like a wheelchair without anyone pushing it is scuttling around a Tokyo airport to help with social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. WHILL, the company behind the technology, said Monday that the personal mobility machine seats one person and runs on its own without crashing for nearly 700 yards. By AP Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 310 words, photos.
FINANCIAL MARKETS — Shares have advanced in Asia after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs figures helped power a surge on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.9% and other markets also gained. The S&P 500 gained another 2.6% Friday after a report said more American jobs were added than expected last month. That raised hopes that the worst of the recession may have already passed. Economists cautioned that it’s just one month of data and that many risks still loom on the long road to a full recovery. By AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach. SENT: 770 words, photos.
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TV-NETFLIX-BLACK-WORLD — There’s a stubborn perception in the entertainment industry that screen projects with African American stars and stories have a limited appeal outside the United States. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay calls it a “longstanding myth” that’s burdened black artists and filmmakers. A growing number of box-office hits like “Black Panther” undercut the argument, with some help from a new generation of small-screen movies and series. Netflix is unveiling viewership numbers to make the case for ethnic diversity’s ability to travel. One example cited by the streaming service: Ava DuVernay’s miniseries “When They See Us,” which Netflix says drew half its household viewership outside the U.S. By AP Television Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 1,060 words, photos. There is an abridged version.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-STADIUMS-PLAYERS - The roar of the crowd has long been a staple of major sports and a clear advantage for the home team. When the virus risk wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will be missing for at least awhile. Players in all leagues have expressed their hesitance to lose the on-site fan support they’ve trained to thrive on. Instead, many of them have remarked that they must rely on the creation of their own energy. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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