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August 11, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Property tax, abortion bills set for final votes in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers advanced a property tax and business incentives package and new abortion restrictions through a key procedural vote on Tuesday, despite fervent opposition from some senators in the final days of this year's session.

August 11, 2020 8:03 a.m.

NY Red Bulls add Tetteh on loan from FC Red Bull Salzburg

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The New York Red Bulls have added Ghanaian national team forward Samuel Tetteh on loan from Red Bull Salzburg of the FC Austrian Bundesliga.

August 11, 2020 7:03 a.m.

US stocks open higher, pushing S&P 500 near all-time record

Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street, pushing the S&P 500 ever closer to the all-time high it reached back in February, before the coronavirus shutdowns slammed the economy. The index was up 0.3% in the early going Tuesday. European markets were also higher. The gains followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to cut taxes on capital gains and income. Declines in big-name tech stocks like Apple and Microsoft kept the gains in check. Those stocks have far outpaced the rest of the market this year as investors bet they could thrive in a stay-at-home economy. Treasury yields rose.

August 11, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Summer jobs for young people are vanishing with the pandemic

Sara Buie lined up a summer lifeguard job to help pay for a new laptop, textbooks and a backpack for her freshman year at Virginia’s James Madison University. But the coronavirus pandemic closed her community pool.

August 11, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Millennial Money: How we renegotiated our bills to cut costs

I know, I know. You’ve probably heard all about how you should renegotiate your bills to save money. But that’s easier said than done, right?

August 11, 2020 2:03 a.m.

World shares march higher as S&P 500 nears all-time record

World stock markets rallied on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to cut taxes on capital gains and on middle income earners, pushing the S&P 500 to within striking distance of an all-time high.

August 11, 2020 1 a.m.

All fall sports suspended at Eastern Washington

Eastern Washington University will suspend all fall sports until further notice out of safety concerns in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey announced Monday.

August 11, 2020 1 a.m.

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Slimy sculpin: Camouflaged predator
August 11, 2020 1 a.m.

Slimy sculpin: Camouflaged predator

If you happen to find yourself wading through one of the many clear, cool, freshwater streams meandering their way across North Idaho, you’re likely to spot some fish. Some, like trout, are skittish (for good reason!), and are likely to dart away before you get real close. Others prefer to rely on their camouflage to protect them, and will lie very still until anything they perceive as a threat has passed. One of these fish is the slimy sculpin.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Orlando, Portland vie for MLS championship like no other

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — In a year like no other, this will be a championship like no other.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Liz Weston: Feel out of control? These money moves can help

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely and his colleagues at Duke University’s Center for Advanced Hindsight have a pact. Every week, the group of 50 people picks one small business in Durham, North Carolina, and each person spends $100 there.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Asian Beach Games postponed

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Analysis: Trump has a go-to solution, and it's more Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has a ready solution for almost any crisis: more Donald Trump.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Kiermaier, Margot lead hit parade as Rays beat Red Sox 8-7

BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning, Manuel Margot had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 on Monday night.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fire engulfs cooking show star Rachael Ray's home

NEW YORK (AP) — A massive fire engulfed cooking show star Rachael Ray's New York home, authorities said.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Three decades after Jones fight, gold still stings for Park

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. South Korean boxer Park Si-hun was interviewed 32 years after his controversial gold medal victory over Roy Jones Jr.

August 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asian shares extend rally; S&P 500 within 1% of record

Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday, extending another rally that took the S&P 500 to within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.

August 10, 2020 11:27 p.m.

Three decades after Jones fight, gold still stings for Park

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. South Korean boxer Park Si-hun was interviewed 32 years after his controversial gold medal victory over Roy Jones Jr.

August 10, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Analysis: Trump has a go-to solution, and it's more Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has a ready solution for almost any crisis: more Donald Trump.