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Kansas Democrats excited about ex-GOP lawmaker’s Senate bid TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democrats are pinning their unusually high hopes for winning a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas for the first time in almost 90 years on a retired doctor and former Republican who vexed conservatives with her support for Medicaid expansion and abortion and LGBTQ rights. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Stewy Carlo had a short life, but he lived every moment. While serving in the Army, he bought a 1951 Mercedes and motored around Europe. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Census Bureau drop-outs complicate door-knocking efforts ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Bob Garick was looking forward to being a field supervisor during the door-knocking phase of the 2020 census, but as the number of new coronavirus cases in Florida shot up last month, he changed his mind. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Vote-by-mail worries: A ‘leaky pipeline’ in many states BOSTON (AP) — Brace yourself for what’s expected to be the first U.S. presidential election conducted mostly by mail. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

AP FACT CHECK: Trump misleads on mail ballots, virus vaccine WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a week of attacks by President Donald Trump and his allies on mail-in voting for the November election, and truth took a beating at every turn. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Judge orders release of body camera video in Floyd case MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge ordered the release of body camera footage recorded by former officers charged in the death of George Floyd. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Schools face big virus test as students return to classroom Reopening schools is easy. Keeping them open will be the hard part.As educators prepare to welcome students back to class for the first time in months, schools' ability to quickly identify and contain coronavirus outbreaks before they get out of hand will be put to the test in thousands of districts around the country. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

States race to pass reforms after Floyd’s death RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The death of George Floyd and widespread protests over racial injustice have prompted several states to move at a lightning pace to pass significant policing reform proposals that in some cases have languished for years. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Doctors, hospitals launch voter registration efforts An emergency room doctor in Boston is assembling thousands of voter registration kits for distribution at hospitals and doctor's offices. Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:05am

Portland protests persist as some bring violence PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland, Oregon, defied police orders to disperse and threw rocks, frozen or hard-boiled eggs and commercial-grade fireworks at officers as unrest in the Northwest city continued early Saturday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 9 2020 @ 12:00am

Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Postal Service loses $2.2B in 3 months as virus woes persist WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service said it lost $2.2 billion in the three months that ended in June as the beleaguered agency — hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic — piles up financial losses that officials warn could top $20 billion over two years. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

US reports show racial disparities in children with COVID-19 NEW YORK (AP) — Racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus epidemic extend to children, according to two government reports released Friday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Cuomo clears New York schools statewide to open, carefully ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York schools can bring children back to classrooms for the start of the school year, Gov. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Study: Most Minneapolis police stops involved Black drivers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Black drivers accounted for nearly 80 percent of police searches and routine traffic stops in predominantly white Minneapolis, according to a public defender's study using city policy data. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

US hiring slows amid signs of longer-lasting economic damage WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hiring slowed in July as the coronavirus outbreak worsened, and the government's jobs report offered signs Friday the economic damage from the pandemic could last far longer than many observers originally envisioned. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Portland protesters cause mayhem again, police officer hurt PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — About 200 people, some wielding homemade shields, clashed with police early Friday for the third consecutive night as two other Black Lives Matter rallies proceeded peacefully elsewhere in the city, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

US sanctions pro-China leader of Hong Kong, other officials WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong officials, including the pro-China leader of the government, accusing them of cooperating with Beijing's effort to undermine autonomy and crack down on freedom in the former British colony. by Associated Press Published Aug. 8 2020 @ 12:05am

Kansas House speaker tests positive for coronavirus TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A top Republican legislator in Kansas was hospitalized last month after testing positive for the novel coronavirus and didn't disclose it to colleagues until this week. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Oklahoma announces up to $250M for local coronavirus costs OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, the first governor in the nation to test positive for the coronavirus, was infected when he hugged two friends from Tulsa, Stitt spokesperson Charlie Hannema said Thursday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Panel recommends Confederate statue remains on historic list BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel has recommended that a Confederate statue remain on the National Register of Historic Places even after it is moved from a public space to private property. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid An unemployed makeup artist with two toddlers and a disabled husband needs help with food and rent. A hotel manager says his unemployment has deepened his anxiety and kept him awake at night. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am

Obama's Medicaid expansion keeps gaining ground under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is still trying to overturn "Obamacare," but his predecessor's health care law keeps gaining ground in places where it was once unwelcome. by Associated Press Published Aug. 7 2020 @ 12:05am