UN chief urges Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate now

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel and the Palestinians on Wednesday to seize the opportunity for negotiations following the diplomatic agreements between Israel and two Gulf…

New evidence key to charges in Nebraska protester's death

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — This week's decision to charge a white bar owner who fatally shot a Black man during a chaotic night of protests in downtown Omaha months after the shooting was deemed self-defense highlights how…

The Latest: Warnings of major river flooding from Sally

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The Latest: Ohio bars closing churches, moving elections

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has enacted a law that bars local or state officials from closing churches or other houses of worship and that bans the changing of election dates.

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Gunman shot federal officer inspecting car near courthouse

PHOENIX (AP) — A gunman in a car opened fire on a federal security officer who was inspecting another vehicle outside the U.S. courthouse in Phoenix, according to court documents released Wednesday.

Judges scrutinize suit's claims in Harvard racial bias case

BOSTON (AP) — A panel of appeals court judges on Wednesday repeatedly challenged the legal claims of a group that accuses Harvard University of intentional discrimination against Asian American students who apply t…

The Latest: Big trees down, creeks overflowing in Florida

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Woman's remains found in luggage of man visiting relatives

MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) — A man visiting relatives in suburban Chicago from Kentucky has been arrested after a woman’s remains were found in several bags of luggage.

'Sigh of relief': Sally spares a Mississippi gator ranch

MOSS POINT, Miss. (AP) — As rain and wind from Sally starting reaching the Gulf Coast, the manager of a Mississippi alligator ranch was just hoping he wouldn’t have to deal with a repeat of what happened during Hur…

The Latest: Mississippi boat captain: 'We were lucky'

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Columbia University band shuts down, cites troubled history

NEW YORK (AP) — The Columbia University Marching Band, which had run-ins with school administration over the years over situations like mocking its own team, has decided to voluntarily shut itself down over what it…

US unveils broad vaccine plan -- but no quick rollout

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans when proven safe and effective, though a top public health official made clear t…

Mexico's Independence Day celebrations muted by pandemic

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Sept. 16 Independence Day celebrations were muted by the coronavirus pandemic, with a small, symbolic gathering replacing the usual massive military parade Wednesday.

The Latest: National Guard headed to Pensacola area

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