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July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Tennessee state senator charged with stealing federal funds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state senator has been charged with stealing more than $600,000 in federal funds received by a health care company she directed and using the money to pay for her wedding and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about any sustained recovery the rest of the year.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Former Illinois, New Mexico St coach Lou Henson dies at 88

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Former Wilmington Trust execs lose bid to nix SEC complaint

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request by two former bank executives who were convicted on criminal charges to dismiss a civil suit filed against them by federal securities regulators.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Column: Kelly makes sure cheating Astros get some payback

The fake crowds and phony noise were tolerable, at least for a few games. Empty ballparks, too, because it was worth it to have baseball back in some form to provide a few hours of escape from a pandemic that seems increasingly hard to escape from.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

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

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Michelle Lujan Grisham has not received the attention of many higher-profile candidates

July 29, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Michelle Lujan Grisham has not received the attention of many higher-profile candidates under consideration to be Joe Biden's running mate. But she has a resume that few of them can match.

July 29, 2020 7:27 p.m.

The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

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

July 29, 2020 6:30 p.m.

The Latest: Atlanta kickoff games head supports ACC decision

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July 29, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Divers pull Paralympic hopeful's prosthetic from ocean floor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When DeWalt Mix lost his prosthetic leg while paddle-boarding off the coast of Long Beach, the local Fire Department dove right in to try to retrieve it for him.

July 29, 2020 5:27 p.m.

The Latest: Arizona set to resume on-campus team activities

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July 29, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Senator, union leader: Postal Service considers downsizing

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing post offices across the country, sparking concerns ahead of an anticipated surge of mail-in ballots in the 2020 elections, U.S. Sen Joe Manchin and a union leader said Wednesday.

July 29, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Column: Kelly makes sure cheating Astros get some payback

The fake crowds and phony noise were tolerable, at least for a few games. Empty ballparks, too, because it was worth it to have baseball back in some form to provide a few hours of escape from a pandemic that seems increasingly hard to escape from.

July 29, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Former Wilmington Trust execs lose bid to nix SEC complaint

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request by two former bank executives who were convicted on criminal charges to dismiss a civil suit filed against them by federal securities regulators.

July 29, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Tennessee state senator charged with stealing federal funds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state senator has been charged with stealing more than $600,000 in federal funds received by a health care company she directed and using the money to pay for her wedding and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

July 29, 2020 2:03 p.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 29, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Former Illinois, New Mexico St coach Lou Henson dies at 88

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.

July 29, 2020 11:03 a.m.

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