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August 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Rulings move pot, justice reform measures closer to ballot

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County judges on Friday rejected challenges to two proposed voter initiatives, one implementing criminal sentencing reform and the other legalizing recreational marijuana.

August 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Eminent scholar of early U.S., Bernard Bailyn, dies at 97

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Bailyn, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and educator of lasting influence whose “The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution” transformed how many thought about the country’s formation, has died at 97.

August 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Turkish lira hits another historic low amid pandemic

LONDON (AP) — Turkey's currency tumbled further Friday, hitting another record low.

August 7, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Biden risks alienating young Black voters after race remarks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden's controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.

August 7, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Rulings move pot, justice reform measures closer to ballot

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County judges on Friday rejected challenges to two proposed voter initiatives, one implementing criminal sentencing reform and the other legalizing recreational marijuana.

August 7, 2020 7:27 p.m.

Judges reject foes of sentencing reform and pot initiatives

PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County judges on Friday rejected challenges to two proposed voter initiatives, one implementing criminal sentencing reform and the other legalizing recreational marijuana.

August 7, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Blackhawks advance after eliminating Oilers 3-1 in best-of-5

Edmonton, Alberta (AP) — Brandon Saad, Matthew Highmore and Dominik Kubalik scored and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Edmonton 3-2 on Friday, knocking the Oilers out of the postseason tournament.

August 7, 2020 5:03 p.m.

The Latest: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence considered opting out

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Big Sky Conference postpones football to spring
August 7, 2020 4:44 p.m.

Big Sky Conference postpones football to spring

FARMINGTON, Utah – The Big Sky Conference made it official Friday morning, announcing via press release that its conference football season is postponed until spring.

August 7, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Canadiens stun Penguins 2-0 to win qualifying round series

TORONTO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins entered their qualifying round matchup against Montreal healthy but wary. Optimistic but guarded. While they'd shown plenty of grit during a regular season that featured extended absences by high-profile names on their star-laden roster, in a short series facing a goaltender like Carey Price, they took nothing for granted.

August 7, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Conference USA leaves 12-game option open

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August 7, 2020 3:27 p.m.

As Trump digs in, will it be US versus China in tech?

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s bans on

August 7, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Eminent scholar of early U.S., Bernard Bailyn, dies at 97

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Bailyn, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and educator of lasting influence whose “The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution” transformed how many thought about the country’s formation, has died at 97.

August 7, 2020 2:27 p.m.

College football players, parents, unite to be heard

As college sports leaders worked to figure out how to play football through the pandemic, former NFL star Chris Hinton and wife Mya noticed something was missing when they watched and read news coverage. It was obvious to the parents of two Division I players.

August 7, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: Darlington approved for fans for Southern 500

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August 7, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: South Atlantic Conference postpones fall sports

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August 7, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Big Sky Conference postpones football season to spring

The Big Sky Conference postponed its football season to the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and called for the FCS playoffs to be moved to the second semester as well.

August 7, 2020 1:03 p.m.

US consumer borrowing up in June after 3 months of declines

WASHINGTON (AP) — The pandemic still has Americans easing off the plastic.

August 7, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Q&A: What's up with Trump's orders on TikTok and WeChat?

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy and the economy.

August 7, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Face time: Browns' Stefanski visited QB Mayfield in February

CLEVELAND (AP) — Looking back, Browns rookie coach Kevin Stefanski is thankful he took a trip to Texas in February and visited Baker Mayfield.