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UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so, according to a new United Nations report.

Fire sweeps through refugee camp in Greece on virus lockdown

By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

A major overnight fire swept through Greece's largest refugee camp, which had been placed under COVID-19 lockdown.

States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more virus aid

By Associated Press

Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing government workers’ pay.

Dozens arrested as violent Portland protests continue

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Hundreds of people gathered for rallies and marches against police violence and racial injustice Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, as often violent nightly demonstrations that have happened for 100 days since George Floyd was killed showed no signs of ceasing.

Jacob Blake speaks out for first time since police shooting

By Associated Press

Jacob Blake has spoken publicly for the first time since a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer shot him seven times in the back, saying he’s in constant pain from the shooting, which doctors fear will leave him paralyzed from the waist…

Trump out to build ‘permission structure’ to win back voters

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Inside the Trump campaign’s effort to construct a “permission structure” — a clunky catchphrase for creating an emotional and psychological gateway to help disenchanted voters feel comfortable voting for the president again despite their reservations about him personally.

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ okayed to quit zoo for new life

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

Dubbed the ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ by his supporters, Kaavan has languished at a zoo in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for more than 35 years. Kaavan will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and be transferred to better conditions,…

Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice

By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press

Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.

U.S. trade deficit surged in July to highest in 12 years

By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

The U.S. trade deficit surged in July to $63.6 billion, the highest level in 12 years, as imports jumped by a record amount.

Russian spokesman says Germany has provided no proof of Navalny poisoning

By Daria Litvinova, David Rising, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman brushed off allegations Thursday that the Kremlin was involved in poisoning Putin's most determined critic.