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Glacier shatters visitation record for July

Glacier National Park shattered the park record for recreational visits in July set last year. Park visitation was at 818,481 people last month — up about 14 percent from last year’s record of 689,000 in July.

Trump, Biden and the road to 270 electoral votes

WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) — For such a volatile year, the White House race between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden has been remarkably consistent.

Trump, Biden and the road to 270 electoral votes

WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) — For such a volatile year, the White House race between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden has been remarkably consistent.

6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus

MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus protocols.

6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus

MIAMI (AP) — With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport's coronavirus protocols.

WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline

OLYMPIA – In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fiscal year 2025 budget to establish a workgroup. This group will specifically concentrate on mental health and suicide prevention within the agricultural community, aiming to address privacy and accessibility concerns.

Asia urges vigilance to maintain hard-won infection drops

TOKYO (AP) — Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they got to friends and neighbors as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places around the world Monday.

Asia urges vigilance to maintain hard-won infection drops

TOKYO (AP) — Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbors as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places around the world Monday.

Asia urges vigilance to keep hard-won gains against virus

TOKYO (AP) — As millions of people in Europe, the United States and beyond began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbors, the coronavirus outbreak marked a distinct shift in focus Monday, with China's total infections reported at less than half of the rest of the world's.

The Latest: Playgrounds and parks shuttered in Italy

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3 states ease lockdowns; US COVID-19 toll passes 50,000

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Even as the confirmed U.S. death toll from the coronavirus soared past 50,000, Georgia, Oklahoma and Alaska began loosening lockdown orders Friday on their pandemic-wounded businesses, despite warnings from health experts that the gradual steps toward normalcy might be happening too soon.

AP News Digest 5:30 a.m.

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APRIL NIBJ: Former naval training base a forested wonder on Lake Pend Oreille

Former naval training base a forested wonder on Lake Pend Oreille

An expanse of conifers and sandy beaches hugs the shoreline. The frigid fresh air stings the cheeks when snow caps the mountains in the distance. Cool breezes soothe sunburned skin on hot summer days when the waters of Lake Pend Oreille offer swimmers salvation from the sun's beating rays. From campers and disc golfers to Boy Scouts and sailors, countless visitors to Farragut State Park have frolicked in its majesty and enjoyed the natural environment where numerous activities and adventures can be found.

Ravens shift into bounce-back mode after humbling loss

BALTIMORE (AP) — It's been a year since the Baltimore Ravens had to shift into bounce-back mode after absorbing a lopsided regular-season defeat at home.

Oil companies accused of wanting to dump plastics in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The oil industry has asked the United States to pressure Kenya to change its world-leading stance against the plastic waste that litters Africa, according to environmentalists who fear the continent will be used as a dumping ground.

Pitt to rely on dominant defense to gain traction in ACC

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi's makeover at Pittsburgh is nearly complete. Entering his sixth season, the Panthers have adopted the identity of the swaggering defenses Narduzzi put together so regularly during his lengthy tenure as defensive coordinator at Michigan State.

Pitt to rely on dominant defense to gain traction in ACC

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi's makeover at Pittsburgh is nearly complete. Entering his sixth season, the Panthers have adopted the identity of the swaggering defenses Narduzzi put together so regularly during his lengthy tenure as defensive coordinator at Michigan State.

In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump's fitness to serve

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump's fitness to serve, announcing legislation Thursday that would create a commission to allow Congress to intervene under the

Air Force kicker, defense pave way to 40-7 win over Navy

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — The Air Force Falcons took advantage of their delayed start — to settle on a kicker, to plug holes on a decimated defense, to game plan for rival Navy.