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The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
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Atalanta coach feared for his life as he fought virus
When Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini was struggling with the coronavirus in mid-March, the prospect of entering Bergamo’s hospital -- which was overflowing with COVID-19 patients at the time -- made him fear for his life.
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The Latest: Russia sees over 9,000 new virus cases
The Latest on the
Probe blames safety lapses for deadly India gas leak
NEW DELHI (AP) — A committee appointed by India’s top environmental court has blamed “gross human failure” and lack of basic safety norms for a gas leak in a South Korean-owned chemical factory this month that killed 12 people and sickened hundreds.
Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian's death
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister apologized on Sunday for the Israeli police's deadly shooting of an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man.
‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters US
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Another night of unrest in every corner of the country left charred and shattered landscapes in dozens of American cities Sunday as years of festering frustrations
Egypt officials say 19 militants, 5 troops killed in Sinai
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — The Egyptian military said it has killed at least 19 militants in raids and airstrikes against an Islamic insurgency in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula, in clashes that also left at least five casualties among its troops.
Asia Today: India reports over 8,000 new virus cases
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day, another record high that topped the deadliest week in the country.
The Nation's Weather
The Nation's Weather for Sunday, May 31, 2020
Locals return to favorite haunts for food,drink and good company
Locals return to favorite haunts for food, drink and good company
Real estate prices climb
Sales are off from last year, but low interest rates, consumer demand fueling housing market
The Latest: Pakistan sees single-day high of 88 virus deaths
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Restaurants, retail split on Sherman parking changes
Early results from a recent survey polling business owners downtown show mixed reactions to changing the Sherman Avenue parking layout to provide shops and restaurants more space to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
MOMENTS, MEMORIES and MADNESS with STEVE CAMERON: The art of coaching, as shown by Henson and Madden
What makes a great coach?
Poke restaurant opens in The Northern strip mall
CAMFIT Golf Fitness offers personal training A&R Metalworks opens to public Alpine Animal Hospital opens on Kathleen And now the Tidbits
Lums openers to be streamed live
COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen class AA American Legion baseball program is scheduled to open the season with a pair of games today at Thorco Field, starting at noon.
Massive protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests in recent days, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Philippine police arrest 90 Chinese for illegal gambling
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police have arrested 90 Chinese for allegedly running an online gambling hub without permits and for violating quarantine restrictions, officials said Sunday.
The Latest: Atalanta coach says virus was life-threatening.
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
The Latest: Saudi mosques reopen for 1st time in 2 months
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HISTORY CORNER: The cultural roots of dragons go back to ancient times
Christians, Asians and Muslims have different views
ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE BIRTHDAY
Dennis and
JULY 4: Not Chamber’s call
Hey! Who ever said that the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce has control of what goes on in Coeur d’Alene? Or surrounding communities? These are tough times for everybody, not just Coeur d’Alene.
CRIME: Look at the stats
“There is nothing more painful to me at this stage in my life than to walk down the street and hear footsteps… then turn around and see somebody white and feel relieved.” — Jesse Jackson
BIDEN: Lock him up
A scandal 100 times as great and corrupt as Watergate — and hardly a mention of it by mainstream media outlets. Yeah I’m talking about the unmasking of General Flynn.
Facility puts a new spin on laundry
It’s probably safe to say not much has changed in the world of laundry for many years. But Derek and Macie Oja are setting out to shake things up with their new laundry facility — Tumble— in North Kalispell.
PHOTO: Oops — got it wrong
Great article by Syd Albright on Sunday regarding “Seward’s Folly” and the acquisition of our beautiful state of Alaska — except for the artwork.
MASKS: It’s about all of us
In response to K. Johnson’s letter to the editor May 27, see mayoclinic.org. The CDC recommends widespread use of simple cloth face coverings to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 by people who HAVE the virus but don’t know it, NOT to protect the person wearing the mask.
SHERMAN: A fine proposal
I was very encouraged to read that the city of Coeur d’Alene is considering giving local businesses the option to use city sidewalks and streets for their operations during this time of COVID-19.
SHERMAN: Planning suggestions
Temporarily closing Sherman Avenue from Second to Sixth streets is consistent with what other cities have done like Portland, Maine; Wilmington, N.C., Palo Alto, Calif., and Boise. Smart growth cities around the country are responding to COVID-19 by opening up more streets for people to safely be outside.
VIRUS: Rhetorical question?
I was wondering if physical distancing, masks, gloves, sanitizer, washing our hands and keeping those who are at risk self-isolated is keeping us safe now, how come it wouldn’t have kept us safe two months ago?
NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Summer living on Lake Cd’A
Part I — Kidd Island Bay
Jeffery Paul Groschupf, 63
Jeffery Paul Groschupf, 63, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Jerome P. Okonski, 73
Jerry Okonski passed away unexpectedly at home on May 14, 2020.
Eilleen R. Erie, 85
Eilleen R. Erie, age 85, passed away on May 20, 2020, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center due to a stroke.
Anthony ‘Tony’ Grove, Age 52
Anthony “Tony” Grove, age 52, died May 24, 2020, in Kila.
Whitefish senior builds on home-school base
Most students around the valley are finishing up the school year from home due to COVID-19, but that’s nothing new for Whitefish High School senior Jacob Bailey. After being home-schooled up through the start of high school, Bailey started at WHS during what would have been considered his sophomore year.
Man is done with criminal mischief
A man allegedly had enough of ongoing shenanigans when he told Kalispell Police Department his house was egged, flowers were stolen and shopping carts left on top of fire hydrants and “he has taken all of it he can take.”
Neighbors recount deadly standoff in Kila
Dozens of bullet holes riddle the home near Kila where a man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers during a standoff May 24, according to neighbors who witnessed the incident.
‘Stepping’ into the Fitbit routine
My daughter Heather gave me a Fitbit for Mother’s Day, so I am now among the millions of people who are slaves to the wearable fitness tracker strapped to their wrist.
Study: Rare aquatic species can adapt to glacier melt
When looking at side-by-side photos of Sperry Glacier in 1949 and more recently in 2015 — two images used as supporting documents in a recently completed study — even those who may not consider themselves science-savvy can recognize the stark difference between the pictures.
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Summer rec programs cautiously set to start
Finally, the talking is almost over
No local primary election has ever had this kind of buildup.
Hearing held in forgery case
SANDPOINT — A preliminary hearing was recently held for a Montana woman who is accused of passing off counterfeit $20 bills at the Sandpoint Farmer’s Market.
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VINTAGE VOICES
OPINION: HARVEY MACKAY — Creativity counts!
There are only three pure colors — red, blue and yellow — but look at what Michelangelo did with those three colors. There are only seven notes, but look at what Chopin, Beethoven and Vivaldi did with those seven notes. President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contained fewer than 275 words, and most of them had one syllable. Think of the impact those simple, direct words have had on our society. There are only 10 numerals, but look at what Bernie Madoff did with them. Never mind … that was way too creative.
The righteous work of rescuing bicycles
SANDPOINT — Righteous work is how some might view it.
Native trees offer practical, pretty, beneficial landscaping
Arbor Day activities, though subdued somewhat by the extant virus, have been observed in various ways throughout the nation and the name itself — Arbor/”tree” — determined today’s column. Trees — or rather, small trees — will star front and center in a primer for those of you seeking information on the best choices for your own use.
Man is jailed after repeated disturbances
PONDERAY — A California man was arrested on drug charges after causing a series of profanity-laced disturbances at restaurants and stores in Ponderay and Sandpoint on Tuesday.
Nathan Burns, 21
Nathan Burns, 21, of Spokane, Washington, died November 7, 2019, as a result of an accidental drug overdose. There will be no funeral services at this time.
Bonner County Calendar - May 31, 2020
WBCSD dips into contingency funds for 2020-2021 budget
PRIEST RIVER — Due to Governor Brad Little’s 5-percent holdback on education funding, West Bonner County School District officials said the district looking at a shortfall of $139,000 for the 2020-2021 school year.
Carol Warren’s service earns WOW honors
“Through wind and rain, snow and sleet we will not be deterred from our mission”, a statement that exemplifies this Woman of Wisdom for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women Honoring Women committee, Carol Warren.
Lockdown was nothing more than a disease of lies
We have experienced the most egregious move to socialism and debt ever in our country’s history. Started under the direction of “conservativism” with the excuses of “protecting the people,” freedom and our constitutional republic is summarily dismissed as non-essential. The election laws have been circumvented, and the free open gathering of people and candidates has been prevented. Our civil leaders have promoted the lie by declaring counties and the state to be in a state of emergency, intending to pacify us with federal funds replacing work, duty, responsibility, freedom, and truth itself. The proverb that if you don’t work, you don’t eat is disregarded by those who think they are wiser than God.
Stop the instanity and stop complying with restrictions
In response to Jay Mock’s recent letter regarding the changes at the Sandpoint Farmers Market: they just hung their own noose in the form of grants received for useless COVID-19 compliance measures.
Ida B. Wells, a history lesson
A year and a half ago, our youngest son and his wife gave birth to a baby girl, whom they named Ida. When we asked where her name came from, they told us she was named after Ida B. Wells. It was the first time I heard Well’s name.
The ongoing turf debate at War Memorial Field
With the ongoing debate over artificial turf at Memorial Field I wanted to touch on a few more points that haven’t made it into the limelight. Not yet, anyway.
Bonner County History - May 31, 2020
From the archives of the
Thanks to whoever dreamed up ‘perfect’ District 7
Just curious as to who is running in the primary from District 7? Some folks don’t remember the process in 2000 when the politicos from the Republican party thought we should become a member of District 7 despite we are separated by two mountain ranges and two major rivers. Thanks to whomever in the Republican party that dreamed of the perfect district.
IS claims bombing attack on a TV station bus that killed 2
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group took responsibility Sunday for a roadside bomb attack against a bus belonging to a local TV station that killed two employees.
Asia Today: India reports 8,000 new cases; South Korea 27
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day, another record high that topped the deadliest week in the country.
The Latest: Officials to keep watch as Australia eases rules
The Latest on the
The Latest: Georgia St plans to reopen athletic facilities
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
49ers edge rusher Dee Ford aims for healthy second season
San Francisco edge rusher Dee Ford had an “extensive cleanup” operation for the tendinitis in his left knee that limited his effectiveness in his first season with the 49ers.
Trump, N.C. governor speak about GOP convention details
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump and North Carolina's governor disagreed on Friday over the viability of a full-fledged Republican National Convention, the governor's office said, as Trump does not want to see signs of the pandemic in his renomination audience.
Greece clarifies policy, to allow tourists from all nations
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek officials said Saturday that the country will not limit arriving airline passengers next month to people coming from 29 countries but that travelers who departed from places that aren't on the initial list will be subject to mandatory testing for the coronavirus upon arrival and a quarantine period of one or two weeks.
Stuart Robinson leaving SUNY New Paltz to become NYU’s AD
NEW YORK (AP) — Stuart Robinson is leaving SUNY New Paltz to become NYU's athletic director.
Israeli forces kill unarmed autistic Palestinian man
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police shot dead an unarmed autistic Palestinian man in Jerusalem's Old City on Saturday after saying they suspected he was carrying a weapon.
Downtown storefront smashed in Seattle George Floyd protest
SEATTLE (AP) — Dozens of people gathered in downtown Seattle Friday night to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody and some black-clad anarchists smashed up a storefront window.
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
1. “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic)
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Protests over police killings rage in dozens of US cities
Bayern beats Fortuna 5-0 to take 10-point Bundesliga lead
MUNICH (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich took a confident step closer to an eighth straight German title with a 5-0 demolition of Fortuna Düsseldorf in an empty stadium on Saturday.
Analysis: Trump fuels new tensions in moment of crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over 48 hours in America, the official death toll from the
Asia Today: 27 new cases in South Korea, 2 in China
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Sunday reported 27 new cases of the coronavirus, including 21 from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where officials are scrambling to stem transmissions linked to clubgoers and warehouse workers.
'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting the United States back in the business of launching astronauts into orbit from home soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
'We Grieve': Community project unites neighbors in healing
LONDON (AP) — It’s nothing flashy. But then, it’s not supposed to be.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Balloon fiesta organizers hold out hope for October event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Organizers say it’s “full speed ahead” as they plan for this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hawkeyes add Troy to 2024 nonconference football schedule
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has added Troy to its nonconference football schedule in four years.
New novel coming in 2021 from author of 'The Revenant'
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of “The Revenant,” the historical novel adapted into the Oscar-winning movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will be publishing his first new work of fiction in nearly 20 years.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
Coronavirus crisis restricts Heysel disaster remembrance
BRUSSELS (AP) — Authorities on Friday marked the 35th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy where 39 people died during fan violence at the 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus in Brussels.
Police make nearly 1,400 arrests as protests continue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 U.S. cities since Thursday as protests continue over the death of George Floyd.
Asia Today: India to allow reopenings in some areas
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is extending its lockdown in containment zones until June 30 but will allow economic activities to restart outside these areas even though coronavirus cases continue to rise in major cities.
Chief: Most arrested at Detroit protest are not from city
Nearly two-thirds of the 60 people arrested Friday night during protests in downtown Detroit over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis were from the city’s predominantly white suburbs.
Lincoln Center artistic director leaving during shutdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Lincoln Center artistic director Jane Moss is departing on Aug. 1 after 27 years, leaving the performing arts center without a key leader while it remains shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pentagon ready to send troops to Minneapolis if state asks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Saturday it was ready to provide military help to authorities scrambling to contain unrest in Minneapolis, where George Floyd's death has sparked widespread protests, but Gov. Tim Walz has not requested federal troops.
Brazilians say 'I do' at drive-thru weddings to avoid virus
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — For João Blank and Erica Blank’s first kiss as husband and wife, they didn’t lock lips. The couple could only press their face masks together while sitting in the back of a hatchback, where they had just been wed.
Trump's tweet about rioters echoes 1960s Miami police chief
CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump's tweeted warning Friday amid unrest in Minneapolis that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts” echoes the language of a Miami police chief in 1967 who made clear his distaste for civil rights activists and his belief that violent protests should be met with deadly force.
Brown to go from 38 to 29 sports to enhance competitiveness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University will reduce its number of varsity sports from 38 to 29 in a move designed to make the Bears more competitive in the Ivy League.
Sitcom casts to do virtual reading for Asian Heritage Month
The casts of “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Kim's Convenience” are partnering for one night for charity.
Tight congressional races top Indiana's delayed primary
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The final votes will soon be cast for Indiana’s primary election after it was upended by the coronavirus outbreak amid aggressive campaigns for two congressional seats where incumbents are retiring.
List of sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic
AQUATICS
No rodeo festival dashes Wyoming city's hopes amid COVID-19
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Just Dandy women's clothing store in downtown Cheyenne has endured fire, flooding, recessions and so far the coronavirus pandemic, but will this year's cancellation of the city's famous cowboy-and-rodeo festival, Cheyenne Frontier Days, be the daddy-of-'em-all disaster?
President Trump says he will postpone meeting of Group of 7 nations until fall, calls for expansion.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says he will postpone meeting of Group of 7 nations until fall, calls for expansion.
Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
AUTO RACING
Analysis: Onside kicks versus fourth-and-15s
For a league that took so many years to find a catch rule that makes sense — we think the current one does that — it can't be a surprise that the somewhat radical proposal of an alternative to the onside kick has been tabled.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Police: Tulane football player arrested after punching girl
ZACHARY, La. (AP) — A fight at a Waffle House in Louisiana landed a Tulane University football player in jail and a teenage girl in a hospital, police said.
Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death
ATLANTA (AP) — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into custody in Minnesota.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little fighting cancer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little, who starred in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a former Syracuse Orange teammate who has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for treatment costs.
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AUSTRALIAN RULES
Idaho newspaper plans lawsuit over COVID-19 records denial
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A southwestern Idaho newspaper on Friday said it will file a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Welfare if the agency doesn’t turn over the names of long-term care facilities in the state with confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 among residents and staff.
NYPD cruisers drive into protesters who were pelting, pushing barricade against police car, knocking several to ground
NEW YORK (AP) — NYPD cruisers drive into protesters who were pelting, pushing barricade against police car, knocking several to ground.
The Latest: US agency calls back drone it sent to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer knelt on his neck (all times local):
US cities fear protests may fuel new wave of virus outbreaks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The massive protests sweeping across U.S. cities following the police killing of a black man in Minnesota have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge crowds will lead to a new surge in cases of the coronavirus.
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Saturday:
Virus taking hold in rural, old plantation region of Alabama
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Sparsely populated Lowndes County, deep in Alabama's old plantation country, has the sad distinction of having both the state’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
Police clash with protesters in major California cities
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Demonstrators outraged at the death of George Floyd at the hand of police in Minneapolis protested in major California cities Friday but the mostly peaceful marches were marred by vandalism, a shooting and clashes that injured several police officers.
NCAA offers guidance for bringing athletes back to campus
The NCAA released a long and detailed plan Friday to help schools bring back athletes to campus during a pandemic.
This Date in Baseball
May 30
Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of three House and Senate committees will interview former State Department Inspector General Steve Linick on Wednesday as part of an investigation by House Democrats into his abrupt firing by President Donald Trump.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer.
The Latest: Protesters assemble at Phoenix police HQ
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
Washington DC begins reopening in fits and starts
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the nation's capital took the first tiny steps toward reopening Friday, the continued threat of coronavirus was ever present.
Judge rules against news agencies over nursing home stats
PHOENIX (AP) — The state of Arizona doesn’t have to publicly reveal the number of coronavirus cases and deaths among residents of nursing homes, long-term facilities and retirement homes, a state judge ruled on Friday.
"Athlete A" gymnast Nichols, OU QB Hurts Big 12 top athletes
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Two-time NCAA all-around champion gymnast Maggie Nichols and Heisman Trophy runner-up Jalen Hurts were honored Thursday the Big 12 Athletes of the Year, giving Oklahoma a sweep of the conference's top individual awards for the third time in five years.
'Never Have I Ever' brings rare voice, and a newcomer, to TV
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Mindy Kaling was growing up in the Boston area, few classmates looked like her, and her television choices ranged from angsty white teenagers to funny white teenagers.
Louis Sheldon, anti-gay Christian group founder, dies at 85
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rev. Louis P. Sheldon, who founded the Traditional Values Coalition, a lobbying group that was largely known for opposing homosexuality and gay rights, died Friday. He was 85.
Atlanta mayor Bottoms praised for response to unrest in city
ATLANTA (AP) — When the United States erupted in unrest following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968, his hometown of Atlanta was one of the few major cities to maintain relative peace. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms invoked that history in a passionate and deeply personal plea for protesters to go home.
EU says conditions needed in Lufthansa bailout, seeks deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU competition chief said Friday that she is not “creating extra hurdles" for Lufthansa after the airline balked at accepting a 9 billion-euro German government rescue package because of what it said were tough EU conditions.
Trump postpones G7 meeting, seeks expansion of members
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will postpone until the fall a meeting of Group of 7 nations he had planned to hold next month at the White House despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And he said he plans to invite Russia, Australia, South Korea and India as he again advocated for the group's expansion.
Launch provides Trump moment to relish during difficult week
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated on Saturday the first launch of American astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade, marveling at the power of the rocket ship and the danger faced by its passengers as they soared into the stratosphere and provided a moment of triumph as the country raged and mourned.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
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CURLING
Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem amid virus woes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tens of thousands of mosques across Saudi Arabia reopened Sunday for the first time in more than two months, with worshipers ordered to follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as Islam's holiest site in Mecca remained closed to the public.
Europe prepares post-corona, socially-distanced culture-fest
LE PECQ, France (AP) — You may need a face mask to see the Mona Lisa. You will have your temperature taken at the Colosseum in Rome. And to see views of Paris from the Eiffel Tower might require taking the stairs.
Weinstein raped me in 1994 at age 17, woman says in lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her when she was 17 is among four plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the imprisoned movie mogul, the latest
Hello and welcome: Robot waiters to the rescue amid virus
RENESSE, Netherlands (AP) — You can always count on a robot for perfect timing.
Protesters converge on White House for second straight day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police fired pepper spray at demonstrators near the White House and the D.C. National Guard was called in as pockets of violence and vandalism erupted during a second straight night of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's response to it.
Curfews in effect or imminent in more than a dozen U.S. cities facing rising unrest following the death of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Curfews in effect or imminent in more than a dozen U.S. cities facing rising unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Alabama-Huntsville hockey gets another chance
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama-Huntsville’s hockey program has gotten a reprieve — for now.
AP Explains: Trump actions on Hong Kong just threats for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced what he said are “significant actions” regarding
Pentagon takes rare step of putting military police on alert to go to embattled Minneapolis
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Pentagon takes rare step of putting military police on alert to go to embattled Minneapolis.
The Latest: South Korea reports 27 new virus cases
The Latest on the
Texas to allow some fans at outdoor pro sports events
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have spectators, but the numbers will be strictly limited, under a new order Thursday from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
For father battling cancer, a graduation to victory lane
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Foxworthy and his parents waited patiently as their car crawled through pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on this most unusual of graduation days.
Buzz kill: Pot shops reopen, but some fear another shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — Marijuana shops in many states have enjoyed brisk business during the coronavirus pandemic. In New England? Not so much.
The Latest: West Indies cricket cutting pay by 50%
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Justice Department backs Colorado church suit against Polis
DENVER (AP) — The head of the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said Friday the department supports a Colorado church's claim that state measures to combat the coronavirus discriminate against houses of worship and violate First Amendment rights to religious freedoms.
Large cruises banned in Canada at least until Oct. 31
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Large cruise ships will continue to be prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country's transport minister announced Friday.
NFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchise
The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.
$10 billion bailout for Germany's Lufthansa passes hurdle
BERLIN (AP) — German flagship airline Lufthansa agreed Saturday to a compromise worked out between the government and the European Union, overcoming a major hurdle toward final approval of a 9 billion-euro ($10 billion) bailout from Berlin.
Southern Oregon farmers rally against meager water season
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Farmers were driving tractors and other agriculture equipment from Merrill to Midland in southern Oregon Friday to express frustration about a meager water season facing irrigators this year.
AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $1.78 to settle at $35.49 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for July delivery rose 4 cents to $35.33 a barrel.
Transcripts released of Flynn's calls with Russian diplomat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transcripts of phone calls that played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation were declassified and released Friday, showing that Michael Flynn, as an adviser to then-President-elect Donald Trump, urged Russia's ambassador to be “even-keeled” in response to punitive Obama administration measures, and assured him “we can have a better conversation” about relations between the two countries after Trump became president.
Police want Liverpool's title decider in neutral stadium
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool might not win the English Premier League at Anfield after police included the leader’s key games among at least five it wants at neutral venues in a bid to prevent fans from gathering outside when the competition resumes.
Italy court rules Uber food delivery riders were exploited
ROME (AP) — A court in Milan has ordered the appointment of a judicial administrator to oversee Uber Italy for one year after determining the company's food delivery service exploited workers, according to Italian news reports.
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New York City eyes June 8 for first phase of reopening
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
A tough call: Minor league umps squeezed as lost year looms
Any other May weekend, Trevor Dannegger might’ve been in Hartford or Richmond or Akron on a Double-A diamond, wrangling players, coaches and managers.
Colts hoping for lucrative payoff from betting big on Rivers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Frank Reich jumped right into research mode when he knew Philip Rivers would hit free agency.
Ricky Martin makes 'Pausa' to channel newly found anxiety
NEW YORK (AP) — The world paused and for the first time in his life Ricky Martin felt anxiety.
Spanish soccer league to resume full team training
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league says full team training sessions will resume Monday, ahead of the first match to be played following the coronavirus stoppage.
Protests over police killings rage in dozens of US cities
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black people grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country convulsed through another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns.
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China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'
BEIJING (AP) — The mouthpiece newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party said that the U.S. decision to end some trading privileges for Hong Kong “grossly interferes” in China’s internal affairs and is “doomed to fail.”
Luminaries Lost: A look at some of the artists lost to virus
A comedian whose faces made generations laugh. The cinematographer behind E.T’s glowing finger and moonlight flight. A jazz guitarist of legendary poise and precision. In the third installment in a series, The Associated Press takes a look at prominent figures in arts, entertainment and culture who have died after contracting the coronavirus in a global pandemic.
Kylie Jenner, Forbes spar over story on billionaire status
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forbes magazine, which once declared Kylie Jenner a billionaire on its cover, says she no longer deserves the title, but Jenner is pushing back.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Squad cars damaged, protesters struck with batons in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Several police cars were damaged, including at least one set on fire, as protests continued Saturday over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes.
Massive protests raise fears of new waves of virus outbreaks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests after the police killing of a black man, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Merkel won't attend G7 summit in person if US goes ahead
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel will not personally attend a meeting in the U.S. with the leaders of the world’s major economies if President Donald Trump goes ahead with it, unless the course of the coronavirus spread changes by then, her office said Saturday.
List of college teams cut because of coronavirus pandemic
Four-year college athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic, according to Associated Press research through Friday, May 29 (x-denotes school closure) :
UEFA mulls Champions League final host away from Istanbul
UEFA is planning to move the Champions League final away from Istanbul and is considering other locations as planning and scheduling is shaken up by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rioting after protest leads to curfews for Seattle, Portland
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a 5 p.m. curfew for the entire city Saturday and Washingon Gov. Jay Inslee activated the National Guard after rioters torched police vehicles and spilled onto Interstate 5, forcing the freeway’s temporary closure through the central part of the Northwest’s largest city.
Fired Samsung worker ends tower protest following apology
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A former Samsung employee who spent nearly a year protesting his firing by living atop a 25-meter (82-foot) traffic camera tower in South Korea’s capital was helped back down Friday after the business giant apologized over his plight.
Fox News reporter attacked, chased from demonstration
NEW YORK (AP) — A Fox News reporter was pummeled and chased by protesters who had gathered outside the White House early Saturday as part of nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd.
US faith leaders wrestle twin traumas in protests, virus
NEW YORK (AP) — American religious leaders across faiths are grappling with the heavy burden of helping to heal two active traumas: rising civil unrest driven by the police killing of George Floyd and the coronavirus pandemic.
Los Angeles mayor: National Guard will be deployed overnight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles mayor: National Guard will be deployed overnight.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
AMC drama revisits 'Millionaire' quiz show coughing scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Any misconduct that attached to ABC's “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” was of the garden—variety business type. During the quiz's show initial 1999-2002 run, the network milked the unexpected hit with nightly airings until its ratings crashed.
In a NY state of mind, Guetta readies virus relief concert
NEW YORK (AP) — When hundreds of artists started singing from their living rooms when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Grammy-winning DJ-producer David Guetta still wanted to perform in front of a live audience.
Apple Music to launch its 1st radio show in Africa
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Music is launching its first radio show in Africa.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Ukraine's soccer restart disrupted by positive tests
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian Premier League restarted Saturday but one game was called off when an unspecified number of soccer players and staff tested positive for the coronavirus.
Havertz scores again as Leverkusen beats Freiburg in Germany
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Kai Havertz scored his fifth goal since the Bundesliga restart to lift Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 win over Freiburg and back into the thick of the Champions League qualifying fight on Friday.
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew
NEW YORK (AP) — Following the arrest of a CNN crew on live television by police on Friday, an apologetic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd.
ASCAP to honor songwriters, publishers with virtual awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is going virtual with its annual awards shows this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Roosevelt Taylor, 82, safety on Bears' 1963 title team, dies
Roosevelt Taylor, a star safety on the Chicago Bears' 1963 NFL championship team, has died. He was 82.
Roam close to home: Europe's tourists play safe in pandemic
BERLIN (AP) — Many a journey to far-flung corners of Europe starts in a dusty industrial yard in east Berlin, where Felix Rascher carefully tends to his small fleet of Volkswagen camper vans, a favorite among free-spirited travelers the world over.
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey prepared to lift many remaining coronavirus restrictions, including the suspension of domestic flights.
AP Interview: French minister confident in virus tracing app
PARIS (AP) — As France is easing most virus-related restrictions next week, the French government is confident its contact-tracing app will be effective in the process to contain the spread of the pandemic, despite skepticism and worries about privacy.
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Officials blame differing groups of 'outsiders' for violence
WASHINGTON (AP) — As protests over the death of George Floyd grow in cities across the U.S., government officials have been warning of the “outsiders” -- groups of organized rioters they say are flooding into major cities not to call for justice but to cause destruction.
False claim targets wife of officer charged in Floyd's death
Amid reports that the wife of the white officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd filed for divorce, false social media posts emerged claiming her brother was among the officers involved in the arrest.
New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Dem super PAC pushes 'weak' GOP US House primary candidate
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A liberal super PAC is jumping into a New Mexico contested GOP U.S. House primary and running commercials in apparent support of a President Donald Trump ally that Democrats believe they can defeat in November.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis 'thugs' post
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has tried to walk back his post-midnight “thugs” tweet about Minneapolis protesters that added to outrage over the police killing of a black man.
Kentucky, Notre Dame meet this fall to begin 3-year series
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky and Notre Dame play this fall to begin a three-year series between two of college basketball’s winningest programs.
Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America.
Testing at core of NWSL's tournament plan
As the National Women’s Soccer League prepares to become one of the first North American leagues to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, testing and tracing are at the core of its plans.
Asia Today: Indonesians return to mosques, at a distance
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in some parts of Indonesia attended Friday prayers as mosques closed by the coronavirus for weeks were allowed to start reopening in the world’s most populous Muslim nation.
Aldon Smith says he's better man, seeks revival with Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith had already been suspended from the NFL several years when his ailing grandmother implored him to change his life before she died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease.
Stocks erase a loss as worries over China tensions fizzle
Stocks closed out a solid week on Wall Street Friday with a late-afternoon rebound after worries that President Donald Trump would reignite a costly trade war with China faded.
Alec Baldwin on pandemic life and why he worries for kids
NEW YORK (AP) — Whether he’s playing President Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live” or hosting a new season of “Match Game,” Alec Baldwin prefers working close to home.
Police: 'Multiple shootings' in downtown Indianapolis amid protests; one person killed
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police: 'Multiple shootings' in downtown Indianapolis amid protests; one person killed.
Trump vetoes bipartisan measure against DeVos' loan rules
President Donald Trump on Friday vetoed a measure that would have overturned a policy that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued in 2019 making it harder for students to get their loans erased after being misled by for-profit colleges.
As Minneapolis burns, mayor takes heat for the response
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — First-term Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey appeared to be doing everything right.
National Guard called in to quell violence in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fourth day of violence in Los Angeles prompted the mayor to impose a rare citywide curfew and call in the National Guard after demonstrators clashed repeatedly with officers, torched police vehicles and pillaged businesses in a popular shopping district.
Key developments on the restart of European soccer leagues
Developments Saturday on the resumption of European soccer's major leagues during the coronavirus pandemic:
Hundreds block Silicon Valley highway over Floyd killing
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An officer was injured after hundreds of people marched through the capital of Silicon Valley and temporarily shut down a five-lane section of highway Friday to protest the killing of an African American man by a white Minneapolis police officer.
Twitter and Trump: A feud years in the making finally erupts
On one side of this fraught moment: the president of the United States, facing multiple crises less than six months before the election. On the other: Twitter, the social media giant, which has grappled for years with how to handle its most prominent — and divisive — user. Caught in the middle: reality itself, and whose version gets heard over all the noise.
Police cars burn, windows shatter as protests roil New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Street protests spiraled into New York City’s worst day of unrest in decades Saturday, as fires burned, windows got smashed and dangerous confrontations between demonstrators and officers flared amid crowds of thousands decrying police killings.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. auto industry’s coronavirus comeback plan was pretty simple: restart factories gradually and push out trucks and other vehicles for waiting buyers in states left largely untouched by the virus outbreak.
Another Asian giant hornet found in northwestern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A dead Asian giant hornet has been found in Washington state, and officials said Friday they were trying to learn if the honey bee predators have established colonies here.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Mayor says George Floyd's body will return to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — The mayor of Houston said Saturday that the body of George Floyd, whose death after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck during an arrest has sparked protests across the U.S, will be returning to the city where he grew up.
Alaska to require testing for travelers, extends quarantine
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Travelers coming to Alaska must be tested for COVID-19 before boarding a plane to the state or submit to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival, Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Friday.
Muzzle Mr. Met? Mascots wonder why they're banned from MLB
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillie Phanatic had stories of his favorite adventures -- from the Galapagos Islands to the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia -- read to him most weeks from his very best buds. The Philly furball was tucked in with a bedtime story from
New drugs make headway against lung, prostate, colon cancers
Doctors are reporting success with newer drugs that control certain types of cancer better, reduce the risk it will come back and make treatment simpler and easier to bear.
Ex-Colts GM Ryan Grigson joins Browns' staff as top adviser
CLEVELAND (AP) — Former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was hired Friday as a senior adviser for the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with general manager Andrew Berry.
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When could a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Florida G Nembhard withdraws from NBA draft, transfers
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard is removing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school — just not in Gainesville.
Police make nearly 1,400 arrests in 17 U.S. cities since Thursday as protests over the killing of George Floyd continue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police make nearly 1,400 arrests in 17 U.S. cities since Thursday as protests over the killing of George Floyd continue.
Los Angeles mayor asks governor to send in National Guard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles mayor asks governor to send in National Guard.
Slaughterhouses reopen but farmers still euthanizing pigs
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Meatpacking plants that had to briefly close due to coronavirus outbreaks
PawSox offer taste of baseball with 'Dining on the Diamond'
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — The Pawtucket Red Sox are going from “Play Ball” to “Bon Appetit.”
Minneapolis police fire tear gas to disperse crowds out after curfew on 5th night of protests after George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis police fire tear gas to disperse crowds out after curfew on 5th night of protests after George Floyd's death.
Georgia's Smart: Players will be safer working out on campus
ATLANTA (AP) — As he prepares to welcome his players back to campus, Georgia coach Kirby Smart insisted Thursday that they'll be safer working out under the school's supervision than on their own.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
At least 13 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers
NEW YORK (AP) — At least 13 major league franchises have informed minor leaguers they will continue to provide allowances after the May 31 expiration of Major League Baseball’s policy guarantying those players $400 per week.
In virus-hit South Korea, AI monitors lonely elders
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a cramped office in eastern Seoul, Hwang Seungwon points a remote control toward a huge NASA-like overhead screen stretching across one of the walls.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Saturday:
US food prices see historic jump and are likely to stay high
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As if trips to the grocery store weren’t nerve-wracking enough, U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat, eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
La. Lawmakers agree to ban vaping while a child's in the car
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Traveling with a child in the car? Louisiana lawmakers say you shouldn't be vaping then.
2 national monuments in New Mexico plan partial reopenings
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — Plans are being made to partially reopen two national monuments near Grants in northwestern New Mexico for recreational access after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
French carmaker Renault to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide
PARIS (AP) — French carmaker Renault said Friday it will cut 15,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro ($2.2 billion) cost-cutting plan, as a brutal drop in industry sales during the pandemic worsened the company's pre-existing problems.
Master of cargo ship charged over Australia container spill
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The ship master of a Singapore-registered vessel that spilled some of its cargo off the Australian east coast has been charged with damage of the marine environment and pollution.
Clashes between police, protesters prompt 9 p.m. Chicago curfew; mayor condemns demonstrators' "obscene disrespect"
CHICAGO (AP) — Clashes between police, protesters prompt 9 p.m. Chicago curfew; mayor condemns demonstrators' "obscene disrespect."
AP PHOTOS: Italians say 'ciao' to unkempt lockdown locks
ROME (AP) — Two months of lockdown have left style-conscious Italians looking less well-groomed than usual. But as of last week, hair salons and barber shops are back in business, welcoming young and old in need of a trim or a complete makeover.
Hood River COVID-19 outbreak linked to Duckwall Fruit
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials disclosed Friday that a Hood River County pear-packing company is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak connected to the agriculture industry.
Conference USA sets bowl lineup for 2020-25
DALLAS (AP) — Conference USA has secured its bowl lineup through the 2025 season, with seven guaranteed postseason appearances each year.
The Latest: Iowa AD looking at different football scenarios
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief
PHOENIX (AP) — Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to protect themselves from the brutal heat.
No Eiffel, Mona Lisa or Versailles: Iconic sites stay closed
LE PECQ, France (AP) — Hold that smile, Mona Lisa. The Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles will remain off-limits for the immediate future, too.
Patrons under plastic: Restaurants get creative in virus era
PARIS (AP) — Dining at a table where each person is enclosed by a clear plastic shield might look and sound futuristic, but it could be one way for some restaurants to reopen. It also might help out if your companion orders escargots, heavy on the garlic.
Sergeant showed ‘pattern of deceit’ in black man's arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — West Linn Police Sgt. Tony Reeves, who was the lead investigator in the wrongful arrest of a black man in Portland, will never again be called to testify in any county criminal court case and should have his police certification revoked, Clackamas County’s district attorney ruled.
Debate over $600 in jobless aid to intensify as claims rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — A debate in Congress over whether to extend $600 a week in federally provided benefits to the unemployed looks sure to intensify with the number of people receiving the aid now topping 30 million — one in five workers.
Czech National Museum exhibits masks made during pandemic
PRAGUE (AP) — The National Museum in Prague has put on display the most visible symbol of the Czech Republic's response to the coronavirus - face masks.
MLB teams cut hundreds with minor league season in doubt
NEW YORK (AP) — Major league teams have released hundreds of young players with the minor league season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Friday listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors as of June 15 as the Greek government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Shortened MLB amateur draft to remain at New Jersey studio
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s shortened amateur draft will remain at the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey, for the first round on June 10.
Coronavirus protest concert blocked by Utah judge
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge blocked a concert protesting coronavirus restrictions Friday, siding with county health officials who said the event expected to attract thousands of people could worsen the pandemic.
US judge won't lift 50-person cap on Nevada church services
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal judge rejected a rural Nevada church’s request Friday for an emergency injunction that would allow it to exceed Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings.
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Biden ally sees Klobuchar as less likely Biden running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar seems a less likely choice to become Joe Biden's running mate on his presidential ticket following this week's death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis, a key ally of the former vice president said.
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Tear gas and burning cars in US cities as unrest continues
Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach
Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert.
Governor to lift more pandemic restrictions in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will lift most of his pandemic restrictions in an additional 16 counties home to nearly 3 million people, including much of the Pittsburgh area, his office said Friday as afflicted Philadelphia also began mapping its way out of the crisis.
India's economic growth dips during coronavirus pandemic
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s economy grew by 4.2% in the fiscal year that ended in March, down from 6.1% the previous year, the government said Friday, and is likely to contract this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Latest: Portland police arrest more than 30
SEATTLE (AP) — The Latest on protests in the Northwest sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis (all times local):
Court hears appeal in African Champions League final case
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday heard an appeal to overturn the decision that awarded the 2019 African Champions League title to Tunisian club Espérance.
The Latest: 400 German managers, workers returning to China
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Simon & Schuster names Jonathan Karp as new CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Karp, who has worked with authors ranging from Sen. Edward Kennedy to Susan Orlean, has been named the new CEO of Simon & Schuster. He replaces Carolyn Reidy, who died two weeks ago.
Lottery State-by-State
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Saturday:
D-backs cut about quarter of staff with layoffs, furloughs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have laid off or furloughed about one-quarter of the team’s employees because of lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Locals take back tourist-free Waikiki during pandemic
HONOLULU (AP) — Growing up in Hawaii, Amber Lethem's family avoided Waikiki, the world-famous tourist mecca.
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US consumer spending plunged by a record 13.6% in April as job cuts from virus paralyzed economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer spending plunged by a record 13.6% in April as job cuts from virus paralyzed economy.
Serie A to restart in June with 4 catchup matches
MILAN (AP) — The Serie A will resume with four catchup matches that were postponed as Italian sports shut down in the coronavirus outbreak.
Review: Bracing tenor helps Teddy Thompson do retro right
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Premier League cleared by government to pursue June restart
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Premier League was given government approval on Saturday to press ahead with its June 17 restart although players will have to stay apart during goal celebrations and disputes to maintain social distancing.
Blackhawks, Czech F Chalupa agree to 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract with Czech forward Matej Chalupa.
Idaho Republican joins transgender sports lawsuit fight
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Republican Party Chairman Raul Labrador has signed on to represent two college track athletes who want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
California to vote on business tax hike worth up to $12B
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters in November will decide whether to increase property taxes on commercial and industrial land to raise up to an estimated $12 billion annually for public schools and city halls across the state.
Flooded Michigan city is midcentury architecture mecca
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Christopher Jue knew he was home the moment he and his wife stepped inside the sprawling 62-year-old ranch with brick floors, a sunken living room and built-in desks, shelves and bureaus — hallmarks of an Alden B. Dow original.
Seafood companies plan to merge parts of their operations
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Ocean Beauty Seafoods and Icicle Seafoods Inc. announced plans Friday to merge parts of their operations under a new company.
Nations ease more restrictions, air travel opening up more
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Social media companies alerted about elections content in OR
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Republican Secretary of State Bev Clarno alerted Twitter and Facebook to what she said were falsehoods being shared on their platforms and the social media companies say they’ll take steps to stop misinformation.
With a gay protagonist, Pixar short 'Out' makes history
NEW YORK (AP) — In Steven Clay Hunter’s 23 years as an animator at Pixar, he has drawn a seven-armed octopus, a Canadian daredevil and a wheezing toy penguin. But there were scenes he never expected to animate until he began working on his short, “Out.”
Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'
Twitter escalated tensions with President Donald Trump on Friday, adding a warning to one of his tweets for the first time and saying he violated the platform’s rules by glorifying violence when he suggested protesters in Minneapolis could be shot.
US consumer spending sinks by record 13.6% in face of virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home
Like dozens of other veteran spellers in their final year of eligibility, Anson Cook had big plans for this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee,
Big 12 revenue distribution down only slightly amid pandemic
The Big 12's revenue distribution to its 10 schools decreased only slightly because of the pandemic that led to the cancellation of spring sports, though there is still plenty of uncertainty ahead.
Goodell: 'Tragic events' call for 'urgent need for action'
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says “there remains an urgent need for action” following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests around the country that have followed.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Dodgers' David Price throws money toward minor leaguers' pay
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minor league players in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization will be getting something extra in their paychecks courtesy of star pitcher David Price.
Boras to clients in memo: Don't bail out baseball owners
NEW YORK (AP) — Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball’s attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players’ association, claiming team financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic have their origin in management debt financing.
AP Explains: What's behind latest India-China border tension
NEW DELHI (AP) — Tensions along the China-India border high in the Himalayas have flared again in recent weeks.
Ducks' offensive woes extend to rare 2-year playoff drought
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The last time the Anaheim Ducks missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, they went all the way to their franchise's first Stanley Cup Final just one year later.
San Francisco mayor declares citywide curfew amid violent protests, asks governor to put National Guard on standby
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco mayor declares citywide curfew amid violent protests, asks governor to put National Guard on standby.
Column: A college hockey program worth saving in Alabama
They've always been an outlier, a major college hockey program in the Deep South.
Biden speaks of racial 'open wound,' contrasting with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden lamented the “open wound” of the nation's systemic racism on Friday as he responded to the police killing of a black man in Minnesota. He drew an implicit contrast with President Donald Trump, who has suggested authorities could respond with violence to the protests that followed George Floyd’s death.
Floyd protesters set fires in Portland, police declare riot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters broke into the police headquarters in Portland, Oregon, Friday night and authorities said they lit a fire inside as a rally over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis turned violent.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The stock market erased an early drop and ended mixed Friday, capping a strong week and month.
The Latest: No positive results in EPL latest testing round
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
WA virus order expiring, counties get more flexibility
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced he would not extend the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order beyond Sunday and would allow counties more flexibility to apply to advance through the current four-phase reopening plan using updated benchmarks that some larger counties had been seeking.
French clubs can play friendlies in July before new Ligue 1
PARIS (AP) — French clubs can play friendlies in July with a view to starting the new soccer season in August, the league said on Friday.
Denver protest devolves into 2nd night of confrontation
DENVER (AP) — Hundreds of people staged a raucous, roving protest in Denver on Friday that was generally peaceful until night fell, when police deployed gas canisters and fired pellet guns for a second straight night to disperse crowds gathered over the death of a black man in police custody in Minnesota.
VIRUS DIARY: For boy with Down syndrome, new path of therapy
PHOENIX (AP) — The speech therapist held up a book of animals. Our 4-year-old looked curiously at her across the Zoom call screen.
Hoya to B12: Ex-Georgetown G McClung signs with Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Former Georgetown guard Mac McClung will play at Texas Tech after Davide Moretti's departure from the Red Raiders to play professionally at home in Italy.
Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city.
Trump takes aim at WHO as US economic outlook worsens
WASHINGTON (AP) — With new U.S. economic numbers highlighting the rough road ahead for a hoped-for rebound, President Donald Trump on Friday took aim at the World Health Organization and China, blaming both for their roles in the pandemic's devastation.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
FBI says its top lawyer is leaving the bureau
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI's top lawyer, Dana Boente, who has spent nearly 40 years with the Justice Department but has been targeted for criticism over the last year by some conservative commentators and supporters of President Donald Trump for his role in the Russia investigation, is leaving the bureau.
Lottery State-by-State-All
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Saturday:
AP FACT CHECK: Trump vs. Twitter on truth and consequences
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Twitter tangled over truth and consequences this past week as the social media giant flagged the president's tweets for spreading false information and potentially inciting violence.
Fox's Sean Hannity emerges as critic of Minneapolis police
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity has emerged as an unexpected critic of the Minneapolis police for their actions in the Memorial Day death of George Floyd.
MLB Calendar
June 3-4 — Owners meeting, New York.
`Death By Racism': Part of America's DNA from the start?
Imagine, for a moment, that you are a black man or woman living in America in 2020. How could you not believe that racism kills?
Launch gives spectators pride, reprieve from troubled times
TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — For many spectators who filled parks, beaches and roads along Florida's Space Coast, the launch of two astronauts into orbit Saturday was a welcome accomplishment and a reprieve from the coronavirus pandemic, economic worries and now unrest in the streets.
China's manufacturing still sluggish as virus hits exports
BEIJING (AP) — China's manufacturing activity expanded in May but at a sluggish pace for the second straight month as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on the global economy.
Bosnia: Officials, firm owner arrested over ventilator deal
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnian authorities have arrested two high-ranking state officials and the owner of a private company which imported 100 ventilators from China that were found to be useless for COVID-19 patients.
Review: The Archives pay inspired tribute to Gil Scott-Heron
The Archives, “Carry Me Home. A Reggae Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson” (Montserrat House)
Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he would withdraw funding from the World Health Organization, end Hong Kong’s special trade status and suspend visas of Chinese graduate students suspected of conducting research on behalf of their government, escalating tensions with China that have surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Power Five leagues ask Congress for athlete compensation law
The Power Five conference commissioners are asking Congress to move forward with federal legislation regarding compensation for college athletes.
Dell, Williams-Sonoma rise; Nordstrom, Salesforce fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday:
The Latest: One dead in Indianapolis shootings amid protests
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
Powell: Fed to soon begin 'challenging' Main Street lending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Friday that the Fed faces a major challenge with the launch in the coming days of a program that will lend to companies other than banks for the first time since the Great Depression.
AP Top 25 Podcast: Looking for 2020's Burrow or Baylor
Baylor and Minnesota went from unranked to conference title contenders in 2019.
Los Angeles expands reopening; Newsom says state is prepared
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s 10 million residents joined much of the rest of California in welcoming back restaurant dining and haircuts Friday, moves Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged would help fuel an increase in coronavirus cases that he said the state is now well positioned to handle.
Truck drives through Florida protesters; no serious injuries
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A pickup truck drove through a crowd of protesters Saturday in Florida's capital, sending some running and screaming as protests across the state erupted in violence, especially in Miami where police cruisers were burned and authorities threw tear gas.
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Saturday:
Friday's Sports in Brief
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Universal Orlando plans to reopen resort hotels on June 2
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando plans to reopen its hotels to guests on June 2, more than two months after they were closed to help prevent the spread of the
Number of eliminated college sports programs nearing 100
Four-year colleges facing budget shortfalls stemming from the pandemic are approaching an unwelcome milestone: In coming days, the number of eliminated sports programs will almost surely pass 100.
QB Daniels heading to Georgia after leaving Southern Cal
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer quarterback, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels.
