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AMERICA PROTESTS-MEDIA, listed on the 2 p.m. News Digest, will not move this cycle.
Adds MISSING KIDS-HOME SEARCHED, CONGRESS-AIR FORCE, AMERICA PROTESTS-FRANCE, VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRAZIL, AMERICA PROTESTS-NYC, AMERICA PROTESTS-VIRUS, NURSING HOMES-STIMULUS CHECKS, VIRUS OUTBREAK-NASCAR.
ELECTION 2020 — Polls close in Georgia at 7 p.m., but voting hours have been extended in some precincts. Other poll closings: South Carolina, 7 p.m.; West Virginia, 7:30 p.m.; Nevada, 10 p.m.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-YEMEN-HOUTHIS — An investigation by The Associated Press finds that the coronavirus pandemic is taking a deadly toll on the war-weary population of Yemen. The situation is exacerbated in the Houthi-controlled north where the rebels have suppressed information about the virus and severely punished those who speak out. By Maggie Michael. SENT: 1,460 words, photos, video.
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AMERICA PROTESTS — George Floyd is lovingly remembered as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, athlete and mentor, and now a force for change — at a funeral for the black man whose death has sparked a global reckoning over police brutality and racial prejudice. Floyd, 46, is to be laid to rest next to his mother in the Houston suburb of Pearland. By Juan A. Lozano, Nomaan Merchant and Adam Geller, SENT: 990 words, video, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY-VIDEO — George Floyd died after suffering a “medical incident during a police interaction.” A 75-year-old protester in Buffalo “tripped and fell.” These were among claims quickly disproved by videos seen widely on the internet and TV, fueling mistrust and embarrassing agencies that made misleading or incomplete statements. By Ryan J. Foley. SENT: 990 words, photos.
TRUMP-RACISM — In his comments since George Floyd died, President Donald Trump has shared lots of opinions about the need for “law and order,” fighting crime and the dangerous ideas of the “liberal left.” When it comes to addressing racism, not so much. Trump has remained largely silent on that, except to argue that a strong economy is the best antidote. By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani and Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020 — Voters in some Georgia precincts are enduring heat, pouring rain and waits as long as five hours to cast ballots amid reports of voting machine malfunctions and high turnout in a state that President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are expected to hotly contest in the fall. By Steve Peoples, Ben Nadler and Sudhin Thanawala. SENT: 890 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Developing, 950 words by 11 p.m.; polls in Georgia close at 7 p.m., though voting hours have been extended beyond then for some precincts.
Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MASK CONFUSION — It’s an issue that’s been argued about for months, both by experts and by people strolling through parks all over the world: Can people who don’t feel sick spread the coronavirus, and if so should we all be wearing masks to stop it? Even the World Health Organization can’t seem to get it straight. By Medical Writer Maria Cheng. SENT: 820 words, photos. With VIRUS OUTBREAK-STATE LEGISLATURES — Masks reveal partisan split among lawmakers on coronavirus. SENT: 900 words, photos.
Find more coverage of the Virus Outbreak in AP Newsroom.
MISSING KIDS-HOME SEARCHED — Human remains are found at an Idaho man’s home that was searched during an investigation into the disappearance of his new wife’s two children — a case that has vexed investigators since last year and attracted worldwide attention. Chad Daybell, who recently married the children’s mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, is taken into custody. By Rebecca Boone. SENT: 550 words, photos.
CONGRESS-AIR FORCE — The Senate unanimously confirms Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation’s military services. Vice President Mike Pence, presiding over the vote, calls the moment “historic.” By Laurie Kellman. SENT: 420 words, photo.
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IBM-FACIAL RECOGNITION — IBM says it is getting out of the facial recognition business over concern about how it can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling. SENT: 280 words, photo.
TV-VANDERPUMP RULES — Four cast members are not returning for another season of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” after past race-related comments have surfaced. SENT: 200 words, photos.
HONDA CYBERATTACK — Japanese carmaker Honda says it has been hit by a cyberattack. SENT: 270 words, photo.
SWITCHED AT BIRTH-LAWSUIT — Two men who believe they were switched at birth nearly 80 years ago are suing a Roman Catholic diocese in West Virginia. SENT: 400 words.
BOOKS-PARKMAN PRIZE — Charles King’s “Gods of the Upper Air” receives the Francis Parkman Prize for history. SENT: 180 words, photos.
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AMERICA PROTESTS-MILITARY-CONFEDERATE SYMBOLS — The military is rethinking its traditional embrace or tolerance of Confederate Army symbols. By National Security Writer Robert Burns. SENT: 980 words, photos, graphic.
AMERICA PROTESTS-FRANCE — Anger, activism grow over police abuse amid French lockdown. SENT: 980 words, photos. With AMERICA’S PROTESTS-GLOBAL — London’s mayor says more statues of imperialist figures could be removed from Britain’s streets. SENT: 890 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-NYC — New York lawmakers are poised to repeal a state law that for decades has kept police officers’ disciplinary records a secret. SENT: 690 words, photos.
AMERICA PROTESTS-VIRUS — A D.C. National Guard spokeswoman says members of the Guard have tested positive for COVID-19 in the wake of the massive protests across the nation’s capital last week. SENT: 230 words, photo.
A separate wire advisory has been sent detailing the AP's complete coverage of the protests.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK — In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRAZIL — Brazil obeys court order to resume providing full virus data. SENT: 250 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-VIRAL QUESTIONS-HERD IMMUNITY — What is herd immunity and could it work with COVID-19? SENT: 150 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-EUROPE REOPENS — AP PHOTOS: Europeans reclaim cafes, parks as virus eases. SENT: 710 words, photos.
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AMERICA PROTESTS-CONGRESS — Despite President Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability. By Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 850 words, photos, video.
NURSING HOMES-STIMULUS CHECKS — Some nursing homes have demanded that low-income residents turn over their economic stimulus checks, a cash grab lawmakers want to halt immediately. SENT: 420 words, photos.
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FATAL POLICE CHASE — Police video and documents show a black man died in custody last year after sheriff’s deputies in Texas repeatedly used stun guns on him, despite his pleas that he couldn’t breathe. SENT: 770 words.
TITANIC ARTIFACTS — The U.S. government will try to stop a company’s planned salvage mission to retrieve the Titanic’s wireless telegraph machine, arguing the expedition would break federal law. SENT: 460 words, photo.
SEVERE-WEATHER — The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal move across parts of the Midwest after lashing the South. SENT: 300 words, photos.
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PERSIAN GULF-TENSIONS — Amid tensions with the U.S., Iran appears to have built a mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for live-fire drills. SENT: 78- words, photos.
BURUNDI-OBIT-NKURUNZIZA — Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza has died of a heart attack at age 56, the government announces, ending a 15-year-rule. SENT: 500 words, photos.
INTERNATIONAL COURT-DARFUR — Authorities say Sudanese militia leader Ali Kushayb has been arrested on war crimes charges related to the conflict in Darfur. SENT: 590 words, photos.
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FINANCIAL MARKETS — Wall Street hits the brakes after strong, weekslong rally. SENT: 850 words, photos. With JOB OPENINGS — US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April. SENT: 250 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CRUISES — The cruise industry hopes to set sail this summer. But with images of coronavirus-ravaged ships still fresh in many minds, there could be years of choppy water ahead. SENT: 990 words, photos.
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FILM-SPIKE LEE — Spike Lee’s latest, “Da 5 Bloods,” is one of the rare films to put front and center the experience of African American veterans. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-NASCAR — NASCAR will allow a limited number of fans to return to races later this month amid the pandemic. SENT: 250 words, photo. With NASCAR-CONFEDERATE FLAG — Bubba Wallace, the only African American driver in NASCAR's top tier, calls for a ban on the Confederate flag in the sport. UPCOMING: 800 words by 8 p.m., photos.
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