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July 28, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Biden says post-pandemic economy can fight racial inequality

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden unveiled a plan Tuesday to ensure that the nation’s post-pandemic economic recovery is built around promoting racial equality, promising to dramatically spur investment in Black-owned small businesses and encourage home ownership while closing wealth gaps among minority communities.

July 28, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Fed wrestles with its next moves as virus stalls US economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials are grappling this week with the timing and scope of their next policy moves at a time when the raging viral pandemic has weakened the U.S. economy.

July 28, 2020 7:27 a.m.

US consumer confidence tumbles in July as COVID-19 spreads

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in July to a reading of 92.6 as coronavirus infections spread in many parts of the country.

July 28, 2020 5:06 a.m.

Malaysian ex-PM Najib given 12 years in jail in 1MDB scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian court sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve 12 years in prison on Tuesday after finding him guilty in the first of several corruption trials linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund that brought down his government two years ago.

July 28, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Malaysia ex-PM Najib given 12 years in jail in 1MDB looting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian court sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve up to 12 years in prison on Tuesday after finding him guilty of crimes involving the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund that brought down his government in a shocking election ouster two years ago.

July 28, 2020 1 a.m.

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July 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Carnival tickets on sale for Northwest Montana Fair

The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 19 to 23 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds and will feature a carnival produced by Montana-based North Star Amusements. New this year, fairgoers pay for rides with pre-purchased points that are loaded on their phone or other mobile device. Points can be purchased in advance on the fair’s website at www.nwmtfair.com. North Star Amusements will also sell reloadable point cards at carnival kiosks during fair week.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Texas reports nearly 700 additional virus deaths

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has reported an increase of nearly 700 additional deaths from the COVID-19 virus due to a change in how the state collects fatality data, representing a grim surge in the state’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Tuesday's Time Schedule

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July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Michigan drivers refunded $95M in premiums due to virus

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan motorists are being refunded nearly $95 million in car insurance premiums due to a drop in driving and crash claims during the coronavirus pandemic, regulators said Monday.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

LONDON (AP) — Peter Green, the dexterous blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac in a career shortened by psychedelic drugs and mental illness, has died at 73.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

After talk of collaboration, conferences go their own way

Plans for the college football season — if it is played — should start coming into focus this week.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: 49ers wide receiver James on COVID-19 list

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

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Volunteers came to the rescue as virus raged in Kyrgyzstan

MOSCOW (AP) — When his mother began deteriorating from the coronavirus two weeks ago, Bektour Iskender knew that hospitals in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, were full. So he turned to Twitter for advice.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Sen. Rand Paul's attacker receives longer prison sentence

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s former neighbor was resentenced Monday to an extra seven months behind bars and six months in home detention for tackling and injuring the Kentucky lawmaker over a lawn care dispute.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Malaysia's ex-PM Najib guilty in 1st trial for 1MDB looting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A court sentenced former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve up to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of crimes involving the multibillion-dollar looting of a state investment fund that brought down his government in a shocking election ouster two years ago.

July 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Liz Weston: Can you trust your mobile payment app?

Money transfer apps including Venmo, Cash App and PayPal have surged in popularity during the pandemic as people seek safe, contactless ways to send and receive money. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the limitations of these payment platforms or how they can put someone’s finances at risk.