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June 30, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Appeals court panel weighs Wilmington Trust convictions

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Attorneys representing former executives for the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program have asked a federal appeals court panel to overturn their convictions.

June 30, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Louisiana lawmakers pass tax breaks as virus recovery effort

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In their special session that ended Tuesday, Louisiana lawmakers agreed to expand and extend business tax credits, exemptions and incentive programs, bills that were pitched as a coronavirus recovery tactic and are estimated to siphon millions from the treasury each year.

June 30, 2020 3:27 p.m.

High court sparks new battle over church-state separation

The Supreme Court elated religious freedom advocates and alarmed secular groups with its Tuesday ruling on public funding for religious education, a decision whose long-term effect on the separation of church and state remains to be seen.

June 30, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:15 p.m.

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June 30, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Ex-wife of 'Da Vinci Code' author alleges he led double life

BOSTON (AP) — The ex-wife of “The Da Vinci Code” author Dan Brown has filed a lawsuit alleging the man known for writing about conspiracies and secret societies led a double life during their marriage that included a tryst with a Dutch horse trainer and other affairs.

June 30, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Mnuchin says hardest-hit businesses should be next aid focus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Tuesday that the administration wants the next round of economic aid to focus supporting businesses like restaurants that have been hardest hit by the coronavirus crisis.

June 30, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Biden team putting together list of Black female court picks

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden said Tuesday that his team is putting together a list of potential options for his first Supreme Court nominee, which he has already pledged will be a Black woman.

June 30, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Johnny Mandel, the Oscar- and Grammy- winning composer, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Johnny Mandel, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer, arranger and musician who worked on albums by Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole and many others and whose songwriting credits included “The Shadow of Your Smile” and the theme from the film and TV show “M(asterisk)A(asterisk)S(asterisk)H,” has died. He was 94.

June 30, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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June 30, 2020 10:27 a.m.

New gun laws, other Democratic priorities to go into effect

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Marijuana will be decriminalized, local governments will have the ability to take down Confederate monuments, and Virginians will pay more in taxes for gasoline and cigarettes starting Wednesday.

EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US tourists
June 30, 2020 9:59 a.m.

EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US tourists

The European Union has announced it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries and possibly China soon

June 30, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: FDA head offers guidelines for vaccine to Senate

WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration says vaccine developers will be expected to study COVID-19 shots in racial minorities, the elderly, pregnant women and those with other health conditions.

Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
June 30, 2020 8:47 a.m.

Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it easier for religious schools to obtain public funds, upholding a Montana scholarship program that allows state tax credits for private schooling.

June 30, 2020 8:27 a.m.

The Latest: Tenn Senator: President Trump should wear mask

WASHINGTON — A leading Republican senator says President Donald Trump should start wearing a mask at least some of the time because politics is getting in the way of protecting the American people from COVID-19.

June 30, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Navajos concerned with COVID-19 spikes in surrounding areas

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has extended the closure of tribal government offices and ordered residents to stay home for another three weeks as the number of coronavirus cases rises outside the reservation.

June 30, 2020 8:03 a.m.

NFL awards 4 projects in helmet safety development program

Four organizations have been awarded a total of $1.37 million by the NFL to support the creation of their helmet prototypes.

June 30, 2020 8:03 a.m.

The Latest: LA to close beaches, ban fireworks over holiday

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles will close beaches and ban fireworks displays over the holiday weekend. California officials are warning further restrictions may be necessary to curb a troubling spike in coronavirus cases in much of the state.

June 30, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling

WASHINGTON (AP) — States can't cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education, a divided Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

June 30, 2020 7:03 a.m.

EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US tourists

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, and possibly China soon, the bloc announced Tuesday, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.