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China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

China recorded an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter.

U.S. executes 2nd man in a week; lawyers said he had dementia

By Michael Balsamo, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The Supreme Court early Thursday cleared the way for a second federal execution this week.

Judge rejects tentative $19M Weinstein deal with accusers

By Associated Press

A $19 million settlement between Harvey Weinstein and some of his accusers was rejected Tuesday by a judge.

Confederate statue being moved at University of Mississippi

By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

A Confederate monument that’s been a divisive symbol at the University of Mississippi is being removed from a prominent spot on the Oxford campus. It will be taken to a Civil War cemetery in a secluded part of campus.

UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Britain's government on Tuesday backtracked on plans to give Chinese telecommunications company Huawei a limited role in the U.K.'s new high-speed mobile phone network.

China accuses U.S. of sowing discord in South China Sea

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

The Trump administration's rejection of broad Chinese claims to much of the South China Sea came across in Asia as an election-year political move, with some appealing for calm amid fears of greater tensions.

U.S. carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The U.S. government on Tuesday carried out the first federal execution in almost two decades.

Justices rule swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a large chunk of eastern Oklahoma remains an American Indian reservation, a decision that state and federal officials have warned could throw Oklahoma into chaos.

Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a prosecutor's demand for President Donald Trump's tax returns as part of a criminal investigation that includes hush-money payments to women who claim they had affairs with Trump.

Layoffs remain high as 1.3 million seek jobless aid

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many employers are still laying people off in the face of a resurgent coronavirus.