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TOP STORIES

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VIRUS OUTBREAK — The coronavirus's delta variant is challenging Chinese leaders who were confident they had the disease under control. As the United States and other countries lift restrictions, China is fighting its most serious outbreak since the initial one that emerged in the central city of Wuhan in 2019. The ruling Communist Party is reviving tactics that shut down China last year. But the cost and disruption for hundreds of millions of people is prompting warnings a more flexible strategy is needed because China cannot afford to shut down repeatedly. By Joe McDonald and Huizhong Wu. SENT: 1,070 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-THE-LATEST.

CUOMO-SEXUAL-HARASSMENT-RESPONSE — In his response to an independent investigation that found he sexually harassed 11 women, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cited his own family member's sexual assault to explain his behavior with accuser Charlotte Bennett. That component of his statement came under criticism from sexual assault survivors, their advocates and even crisis public relations managers. By Jocelyn Noveck and Mallika Sen. SENT: 960 words, photos.

CONGRESS-EVICTION MORATORIUM-DEMOCRATS — The rare clash between the Biden administration and congressional Democrats over a lapsed eviction moratorium could become a blueprint for even larger fights that lie ahead. By Jonathan Lemire, Josh Boak and Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 1,060 words, photos. With EVICTION MORATORIUM-LEGAL QUESTIONS — Biden’s new evictions moratorium faces legality doubts.

IMMIGRATION-ICE DETENTIONS — The number of people in federal immigration detention has risen markedly under President Joe Biden Since the end of February, the number of detainees has more than doubled, to nearly 27,000. That's higher than the total detained last July under then-President Donald Trump. The rising detentions are a sore point for Biden’s pro-immigration allies, who had hoped he would turn the page on Trump’s hardline immigration policies. By Philip Marcelo and Gerald Herbert. SENT: 1,190 words, photos.

ECONOMY-SHIPPING SNAGS — U.S. businesses that import goods made in China are contending with a perfect storm of supply trouble — rising prices, overwhelmed ports and a shortage of ships — that is expected to last into 2022. Many now think it might make sense to bring manufacturing back across the Pacific — at least to Mexico, if not the United States — to protect themselves from the risks of relying on factories an ocean away. By Economics Writer Paul Wiseman. SENT: 1,910 words, photos. An abridged version of 870 words is also available.

SOCIAL-MEDIA-GAMES — The made-to-watch Tokyo Games, where pandemic precautions prevent permitting spectators, have become a digital affair more than ever. From social media to streaming, athletes and their events are reaching the public in record-smashing and trailblazing ways. By Sports Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 1,150 words, photos. With SOCIAL-MEDIA-GAMES-GLANCE.

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MORE ON THE OLYMPICS

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US-AUSTRALIA — Kevin Durant and the Americans still have their grip on gold and it’s going to take more than a few bad minutes for anyone to take it away from them. By Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney. SENT: 780 words, photos.

EXPLAINER-JAPAN-EMERGENCY — To curb surging COVID-19 infections, what does Japan’s state of emergency mean and how is it enforced? By Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 730 words, photos.

EXPLAINER-SPORT CLIMBING — Sport climbing has made its Olympic debut, giving the world a chance to see just how physically demanding it can be. By Sports Writer John Marshall. SENT: 640 words, photos. With TOKYO-OLYMPICS-THE LATEST.

RHYTHMIC-GYMNASTICS — The often forgotten genre of rhythmic Olympic gymnastics is like combining its more famous cousin, artistic gymnastics, with ballet and a circus. SENT: 1,320 words, photos.

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TRENDING NEWS

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UKRAINE-APOLOGY — Organizers apologize to Ukraine for calling them Russian. SENT: 340 words, photos.

OFFICERS-ARRESTED-COLORADO — Man pistol-whipped by Colorado officer feared for his life. SENT: 500 words, photos.

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MORE ON THE VIRUS OUTBREAK

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-VIRAL QUESTIONS-LONG COVID — Researchers are studying the chances of “long COVID” developing in anyone who might get infected after vaccination. SENT: 280 words, graphic.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BIDEN — The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says. SENT: 250 words, photo.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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Q&A-ELECTION 2021-OHIO-BROWN — Shontel Brown’s victory in the Democratic primary for a Cleveland-area congressional seat came almost out of the blue. Her opponent, progressive firebrand Nina Turner, emphasized in an interview with the AP the importance of bipartisanship. By Julie Carr Smyth and Farnoush Amiri. SENT: 1,100 words, photo.

CONGRESS-INFRASTRUCTURE — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is sounding like a go when it comes to the bipartisan infrastructure plan. SENT: 900 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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AUSTRALIA-INDIGENOUS — Australia’s government pledges $813 million to address Indigenous disadvantage, including compensation to thousands of mixed-race children who were taken from their families over decades. SENT: 640 words, photo.

LEBANON-BLAST-MUSEUM — Lebanon’s only modern art museum, the Sursock, is still rebuilding a year after the Beirut port explosion decimated it. SENT: 760 words, photos. With ISRAEL-LEBANON — Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon in response to rockets.

PALESTINIANS-GRIEVING FAMILY — The father of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy killed by Israeli soldiers last week says he has little faith in an Israeli military investigation into the shooting. SENT: 770 words, photos.

TURKEY-WILDFIRES — A wildfire that reached the compound of a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey and forced nearby residents to flee in boats and cars was contained after raging for some 11 hours, officials and media reports say. SENT: 280 words, photos.

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NATIONAL

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OVERLOADED-VAN-CRASHES — Investigators say an overloaded van carrying 29 migrants has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 10 people, including the driver, and injuring 20 others. SENT: 480 words, photos, video.

WESTERN WILDFIRES — California’s largest wildfire exploded again after burning for nearly three weeks in remote mountains and officials are warning that hot, dry weather will increase the risk of new fires across much of the state. SENT: 690 words, photos, videos.

ROBERT DURST-MURDER TRIAL — New York real estate heir Robert Durst is expected to make the rare move of testifying at his Los Angeles murder trial. By Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. SENT: 700 words, photo, video.

CALIFORNIA RECALL — Four Republicans hoping to claim Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job in a September recall election skirmished in their first debate, labeling the incumbent Democrat a failure whose pandemic policies sent the state into a tailspin while hewing closely to familiar conservative themes. SENT: 980 words, photos.

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Asian stocks were mixed as traders awaited more guidance on the U.S. economic recovery. SENT: 450 words, photos.

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