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July 5, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Naked men and drunks: England assesses the reopening of pubs

LONDON (AP) — It seems to have been more like a typical Saturday night than a drunken New Year's Eve.

July 5, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: FDA head rejects Trump's 'harmless' virus claim

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration commissioner is declining to back up President Donald Trump’s claim that 99% of coronavirus cases are “harmless.”

July 5, 2020 8:03 a.m.

The Latest:Phoenix mayor says virus test shortage a 'crisis'

WASHINGTON — Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is pointing to a “crisis” involving coronavirus testing shortages in her city due to surging cases in Arizona, which leads the U.S. in new coronavirus cases per capita.

July 5, 2020 7:06 a.m.

'Lift Every Voice and Sing' hymn ignites hope across nation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has resurrected a beacon of hope during nationwide protests.

July 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Trump Cabinet members look to reassure battleground voters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tromped through a strawberry festival in central Florida, detailing the government's new trade pact. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked about foreign policy at a roundtable in south Florida. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler toured parts of Michigan and Wisconsin, where he boasted of the Trump administration's efforts to clean up the Great Lakes.

July 5, 2020 4:03 a.m.

The Latest: Pope praises UN efforts for worldwide cease-fire

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is praising U.N. Security Council efforts for worldwide cease-fires to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

July 5, 2020 2:03 a.m.

The Latest: US dips under 50,000 new coronavirus cases

BALTIMORE — The United States has dipped under 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time in four days, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, but experts fear celebrations for the July 4th Independence Day weekend will act like rocket fuel for the nation’s surging outbreak.

July 5, 2020 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: South Africa's daily rise surpasses 10,000

JOHANNESBURG — For the first time, South Africa is reporting more than 10,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases in a single day.

Glacier Park navigates surge of visitors amid pandemic
July 5, 2020 1 a.m.

Glacier Park navigates surge of visitors amid pandemic

Thursday morning’s rain showers did little to deter people from flocking to Glacier National Park, where by the early morning hours rangers had already started blocking off portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in order to avoid major vehicle and foot-traffic congestion.

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Voters may see just 4 initiatives on November ballot

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters are likely to see four voter initiatives on their November ballot, although all four must first survive a review of qualifying signatures turned into the Secretary of State's office this week and legal challenges that routinely are made.

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Stimulus money could pose dilemmas in nursing homes

NEW YORK (AP) — Nursing home residents are among the Americans getting $1,200 checks as part of the U.S. government’s plan to revive the economy. But with many long-term care facilities under lockdown to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, what are the rules around how the money is handled?

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Geofence warrants to be tested in Virginia bank robbery case

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — It was a terrifying bank robbery: Demanding cash in a handwritten note, a man waved a gun, threatened to kill a teller's family, ordered employees and customers onto the floor and escaped with $195,000.

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season

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

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump's `strong wall' to block COVID-19 from China had holes

President Donald Trump has repeatedly credited his February

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: India's cases hit another daily record

NEW DELHI — India has reported another record 24-hour jump in coronavirus cases as the World Health Organization cautioned against the country’s plans to release a vaccine by August.

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Friday Sports in Brief

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July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lucky Brand files for bankruptcy, has offer to sell company

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denim retailer Lucky Brand Dungarees has filed for bankruptcy protection, blaming its troubles in part on the coronavirus pandemic, and said it has a deal lined up to sell the company.

July 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Yankees' LeMahieu, Cessa test positive for virus

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