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July 31, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Former NYC City FC coach Torrent joins Brazil's Flamengo

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former New York City FC coach Domenec Torrent has been named coach of Copa Libertadores and Brazilian defending champions Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro-based giants said on Friday. His contract is valid until the end of 2021.

July 31, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Former NYC City FC coach Domenech joins Brazil's Flamengo

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former New York City FC coach Domenech Torrent has ben named coach of Copa Libertadores and Brazilian defending champions Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro-based giants said on Friday. His contract is valid until the end of 2021.

July 31, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet's fate in doubt

Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry.

July 31, 2020 8:27 a.m.

RI issues tax refunds signed by Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island mistakenly sent more than 175 tax refund checks signed by Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, rather than the state treasurer and controller.

July 31, 2020 7:27 a.m.

AP Sportlight

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July 31, 2020 6:03 a.m.

US consumer spending up 5.6%, but virus could stall gains

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their spending in June by a solid 5.6%, helping regain some of record plunge that occurred after the coronavirus struck hard in March and paralyzed the economy. But the virus' resurgence in much of the country could impede further gains.

July 31, 2020 1:08 a.m.

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July 31, 2020 1 a.m.

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Senior Spotlight: ‘He’s the type of kid you want to keep around forever’
July 31, 2020 1 a.m.

Senior Spotlight: ‘He’s the type of kid you want to keep around forever’

SANDPOINT — Some would call what happened to Connor Hutchings fate.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Philadelphia jumps to early lead, ousts Sporting KC 3-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamiro Monteiro and Sergio Santos scored two minutes apart midway through the first half, Santos added a second goal just before halftime and the Philadelphia Union reached the semifinals of the MLS is Back tournament with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Thursday night.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

ACC schedule includes Notre Dame, 10 conference games

The Atlantic Coast Conference reworked its football schedule Wednesday to allow each team to play 11 games and to incorporate Notre Dame, which is giving up its cherished independence in a year turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

College football cancellations or postponements

The number of canceled or postponed games as of Wednesday night, according to Associated Press research.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

German economy plunged 10% during 2nd quarter amid pandemic

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s economy, Europe's largest, took a massive hit during the pandemic shutdowns, shrinking by 10.1% percent during the April-June period from the previous quarter as exports and business investment collapsed.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

New Mexico extends stay-at-home order as coronavirus surges

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has extended its stay-at-home health order with minor revisions through the end of August in response to a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

How to take a high-interest loan and skip the debt cycle

For the millions of Americans who struggle to afford an unexpected expense, high-interest payday and online loans may seem like acceptable options despite the inherent risk.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start

The powerhouse Southeastern Conference reconfigured its schedule Thursday to include only league games in 2020, a pandemic-forced decision that pushes major college football closer to a siloed regular season in which none of the power conferences cross paths.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Ford's results not as grim as expected for virus-marred 2Q

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. posted results on Thursday that were not as grim as expected for its second quarter that saw its U.S. factories shuttered for half the period to combat the spread of the coronavirus and car buyers sheltering in place.

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain dies of COVID-19

ATLANTA (AP) — Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, died Thursday of complications from the

July 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools

DENVER (AP) — School districts nationwide are working to remove police officers from campuses, but some Black and Indigenous educational leaders are resisting the push prompted by the national reckoning over racial injustice and police brutality.