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AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s election agitations and distortions

By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press

Heads snapped and eyes rolled when President Donald Trump made a case for considering an election postponement in the pandemic. Republican and Democratic lawmakers, who agree on precious little, said forget about it.

Portland protest peaceful after federal presence reduced

By Associated Press

More than a thousand people showed up in downtown Portland early Saturday to peacefully protest, about three days after the announcement that the presence of U.S. agents there would be reduced — a deal that Oregon officials hope will continue…

Foreign threats loom ahead of U.S. presidential election

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

As the Nov. 3 presidential vote nears, there are fresh signs that the nation’s electoral system is again under attack from foreign adversaries.

Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Lawmakers participating in rare weekend talks on a huge coronavirus relief measure reported progress on Saturday, as political pressure mounts to restore a newly expired $600-per-week supplemental unemployment benefit and send funding to help schools reopen.

Hurricane Isaias lashes Bahamas while Florida battens down

By Dánica Coto, Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Hurricane Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas on Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials said they were closing beaches, parks and coronavirus testing sites.

Joe Biden nears final decision on running mate

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the top contenders and their advocates are making final appeals.

Mexico no. 3 in virus deaths; storm could hinder U.S. response

By John Leicester, Arno Pedram, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press

Mexico now has the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind Brazil and the United States, where a hurricane bearing down on the East Coast on Saturday is threatening to complicate efforts to contain the virus.

Former presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta

By Jeff Martin, Associated Press

John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero on Thursday at Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks to American Federation of Teachers members

By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will deliver remarks July 30 at the American Federation of Teachers' virtual convention.