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TOP STORIES
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte, left, is congratulated by Deputy-Premier Luigi Di Maio at the end of his address to the Senate, in Rome, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte has told senators he’s handing in his resignation because his right-wing coalition partner has yanked its support for the populist government. (Ettore FerrariANSA via AP)
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TRUMP-ECONOMY _ President Donald Trump acknowledges his aggressive China trade policies may mean economic pain for Americans but insists they're needed for more important long-term benefits. He contends he does not fear a recession but is nonetheless considering new tax cuts to promote growth. By Kevin Freking and Josh Boak. SENT: 640 words, photos, video. Also see FINANCIAL-MARKETS below.
AUSTRALIA-CARDINAL CHARGED _ An Australian appeals court upholds convictions against Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children. The decision brought cheers from scores of abuse survivors and victims' advocates demonstrating outside court. By Rod McGuirk. SENT: 1,200 words, photos. With AUSTRALIA-CARDINAL CHARGED-THE LATEST.
SYRIA-DEPORTED FROM TURKEY _ Syrians say Turkey has been detaining and forcing some Syrian refugees to return back to their country the past month. The expulsions reflect increasing anti-refugee sentiment in Turkey, which opened its doors to millions of Syrians fleeing their country's civil war. Turkish officials deny any forced deportations, saying all returns to Syria are voluntary. But according to refugees, busloads of Syrians who are not properly registered have been taken to the border and forced to cross. By Zeina Karam. SENT: 1,430 words, photos.
TRUMP-DEMOCRATS-JEWS _ Showing a fresh willingness to play politics along religious lines, Trump says that American Jewish people who vote for Democrats show "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty." By Jonathan Lemire and Darlene Superville. SENT: 850 words, photos.
TRUMP-GREENLAND _ Two days after he said buying Greenland wasn't a top priority, Trump cancels an upcoming trip to Denmark, which owns the mostly frozen island, after its prime minister dismissed the idea. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 430 words, photos.
VENEZUELA-UNWANTED PREGNANCIES _ As Venezuela’s crisis deepens, women are bearing the brunt of the nation's upheaval. The socialist government is now coping with a tide of unwanted pregnancies as contraceptives remain hard to come by. International aid is providing some relief but not enough. By Christine Armario. SENT: 1,490 words, photos.
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DOMINICAN-DRUG RING-BASEBALL _ Ex-baseball players Dotel, Castillo linked to Dominican Republic drug ring. SENT: 330 words, photos.
FILM-BOND 25 TITLE _ Twenty-fifth Bond movie gets a title: “No Time to Die”. SENT: 130 words, photo.
ROBOT ATTACKED _ Vandalized robot may solve mystery of its own attack. SENT: 130 words, photo.
ABORTION CLINIC-IFUNNY THREAT _ Man who allegedly threatened abortion clinic held. SENT: 140 words.
NICHOLAS-SPARKS-LAWSUIT _ Jury to weigh ex-school head's lawsuit against writer Nicholas Sparks. SENT: 140 words, photo.
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INTERNATIONAL
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ITALY POLITICS _ As the sixth government in a decade falls, Italy's political parties face complicated coalition talks to avoid a new election that could push the country into the arms of right-wing leader Matteo Salvini, the man behind the latest crisis. UPCOMING: 600 words by 5:30 a.m., photos.
EUROPE MIGRANTS _ The standoff involving a migrant rescue ship off an Italian island appears headed toward the end, with an Italian prosecutor ordering the ship seized and the migrants evacuated. UPCOMING: 600 words by 5 a.m., photos.
UNITED STATES-VENEZUELA-US TALKS _ As Trump and Venezuela’s socialist leader Nicolás Maduro confirm secret talks between their governments, one key player appeared to be left on the sidelines: The opposition.
KOREAS-US-DIPLOMACY _ The United States is ready to restart nuclear negotiations with North Korea, a senior U.S. diplomat says, a day after U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their regular drills that North Korea calls an invasion rehearsal. SENT: 390 words, photos.
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NATIONAL
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TEXAS EXECUTION _ A Texas death row inmate is set to be executed for the abduction, rape and murder of a suburban Houston college student more than 20 years ago, even though he has always maintained his innocence and contends his conviction was based on junk science. SENT: 690 words, photo. UPCOMING: Execution scheduled for after 7 p.m.
GOVERNOR'S HOME-LAWSUIT _ Can the governor of West Virginia be forced to live in the state capital? A persistent lawsuit seeking to do just that is back in court. SENT: 420 words, photos.
CAPITAL ONE BREACH _ Lawyers for a transgender woman charged in a massive data breach at Capital One asks a judge to release her from federal custody, saying that for her to remain jailed with men is a serious threat to her mental health. SENT: 710 words, photo.
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ELECTION 2020-MAINE-SENATE _ National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight. SENT: 850 words, photo. Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
ELECTION 2020-WARREN _ Elizabeth Warren has made significant headway in a Democratic presidential primary otherwise notable for its stagnation. SENT: 930 words, photos.
TRUMP-GUNS _ Trump insists the U.S. already has "very, very strong background checks" for gun purchases in the latest sign that he is backing away from throwing his political support behind changes to the system that are opposed by the powerful gun lobby. SENT: 880 words, photos.
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BUSINESS/ECONOMY
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FINANCIAL-MARKETS _ Asia stock markets follow Wall Street lower as investors look ahead to a speech by the Federal Reserve chairman for signs of possible plans for more U.S. interest rate cuts. By Business Writer Joe McDonald. SENT: 480 words, photos.
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SPORTS
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CHRIS AND LES _ Kansas tags the well-known Les Miles to turn around its moribund program, while Kansas State opts for the uber-successful but largely unknown Chris Klieman to build upon a winner. By Sports Writer Dave Skretta. SENT: 1,080 words, photos.
TIM DAHLBERG-ANTONIO BROWN _ From head to toe, Oakland Raiders receiver Antonio Brown is all in _ at least for now. By Sports Columnist Tim Dahlberg. SENT: 840 words, photos.
PICK SIX-IMPACT FRESHMEN _ College coaches aren’t so hesitant anymore about relying on freshman quarterbacks early in season. By Sports Writer Steve Megargee. SENT: 910 words, photos.
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