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New Zealand Investigates A Mystery: Where Did Its New Cases Come From? New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Friday that New Zealand's elevated alert level will be extended another 12 days, as a cluster of new cases of COVID-19 in Auckland has grown. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates New Zealand Investigates A Mystery: Where Did Its New Cases Come From? The hunt

U.N. soundly defeats U.S. demand to extend arms embargo on Iran World Aug 14 U.N. soundly defeats U.S. demand to extend arms embargo on Iran By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

After brief trade truce, U.S. slaps levy on Canadian aluminum Economy Aug 14 After brief trade truce, U.S. slaps levy on Canadian aluminum By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Texas doctors warn police not to use ‘less lethal’ munitions which can severely hurt people Health Aug 14 Texas doctors warn police not to use ‘less lethal’ munitions which can severely hurt people By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

WATCH: Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle Nation Aug 14 WATCH: Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks to NYC Police Benevolent Association Politics Aug 14 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks to NYC Police Benevolent Association By Associated Press

Iran foreign minister accuses Western countries of using Beirut blast to dictate policies World Aug 14 Iran foreign minister accuses Western countries of using Beirut blast to dictate policies By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Mitt Romney slams politicians attacking mail-in voting Politics Aug 14 Mitt Romney slams politicians attacking mail-in voting By Sophia Eppolito, Associated Press

New border wall near rare wetlands refuge considered an ‘oasis’ endangered water supply Nation Aug 14 New border wall near rare wetlands refuge considered an ‘oasis’ endangered water supply By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

Under Trump, SEC Enforcement Of Insider Trading Dropped To Lowest Point In Decades Investigations Under Trump, SEC Enforcement Of Insider Trading Dropped To Lowest Point In Decades Kodak and Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., are facing high-profile insider trading investigations, but data show the Securities and Exchange Commission pursued far fewer insider trading cases last year.

WATCH: Biden, Harris sign documents ahead of Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 14 WATCH: Biden, Harris sign documents ahead of Democratic National Convention By Associated Press

Major U.S. postal workers union endorses Biden for president Politics Aug 14 Major U.S. postal workers union endorses Biden for president By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

Thai student rallies continue despite activist’s arrest World Aug 14 Thai student rallies continue despite activist’s arrest By Jerry Harmer, Associated Press

New Jersey governor says election will be done mostly by mail Politics Aug 14 New Jersey governor says election will be done mostly by mail By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review Politics Aug 14 Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity gun magazines Nation Aug 14 9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity gun magazines By Don Thompson, Associated Press

Trump’s younger brother, Robert, is hospitalized in New York Politics Aug 14 Trump’s younger brother, Robert, is hospitalized in New York By Aamer Madhani, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Why this novel about a Beijing crime syndicate starts in a California suburb Arts Aug 14 Why this novel about a Beijing crime syndicate starts in a California suburb By Courtney Vinopal

R. Kelly’s manager charged with phone threats to theater Nation Aug 14 R. Kelly’s manager charged with phone threats to theater By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

Russia is cutting corners on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. Here’s why they matter Health Aug 14 Russia is cutting corners on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. Here’s why they matter By Abram L. Wagner, The Conversation

New Postmaster Hasn't Yet Met Election Officials About Mail-In Ballot Concerns Postmaster General Louis Dejoy on Capitol Hill last week. DeJoy is under fire for management changes he's made to the Postal Service that could slow the delivery of absentee ballots this fall. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote New Postmaster Hasn't Yet Met Election Officials About Mail-In Ballot Concerns

Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed, watchdog says Politics Aug 14 Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed, watchdog says By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House briefing Politics Aug 14 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds White House briefing By Deb Reichmann, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Amid Fears About Mail-In Ballots, Election Officials Haven't Met With New Postmaster Postmaster General Louis Dejoy on Capitol Hill last week. DeJoy is under fire for management changes he's made to the Postal Service that could slow the delivery of absentee ballots this fall. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote Amid Fears About Mail-In Ballots, Election Officials Haven't Met With New Postmaster

Rural families without internet face tough choice on school Nation Aug 14 Rural families without internet face tough choice on school By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press

13 States Make Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning Shots - Health News 13 States Make Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning The information includes details on where transmission is happening most. If more states shared this widely, it could shape policy and save lives, health researchers say.

What to expect from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions Politics Aug 14 What to expect from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions By Candice Norwood

Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes Politics Aug 14 Trump admits he’s blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes By Deb Reichmann, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president Politics Aug 14 For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Apple boots popular game Fortnite from app store after developers bypass payment plan Economy Aug 13 Apple boots popular game Fortnite from app store after developers bypass payment plan By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Poll: Biden Expands Lead; A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated Politics Poll: Biden Expands Lead; A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated The presumptive Democratic nominee now leads President Trump by 11 points. And more people are worried about the coronavirus, but 35% still say they won't get vaccinated when one's available.

Poll: Biden Expands Lead, A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated Politics Poll: Biden Expands Lead, A Third Of Country Says It Won't Get Vaccinated The Democratic nominee for president now leads President Trump by 11 points. And more people are worried about the coronavirus, but 35% still say they won't get vaccinated when one's available.

More Americans trust Biden than Trump to handle the pandemic Politics Aug 14 More Americans trust Biden than Trump to handle the pandemic By Laura Santhanam