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The Latest: Britain to ban social gatherings of more than 6

LONDON — Social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England from Monday, as the government tries to curb a significant rise in coronavirus cases.

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Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online

Firefighters overtaken by flames in California mountains

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — More than a dozen California firefighters trying to protect a fire station in rugged mountains were overrun by flames Tuesday, and several were hurt. Elsewhere, military helicopters rescu…

7 killings investigated at illegal pot grow in California

AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — Detectives on Tuesday investigated what prompted the Labor Day killings of seven people at an illegal marijuana growing operation in a small, rural Southern California community known for its…

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Venezuelan gas lines surge as Iranian tankers go undercover

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Gasoline shortages have returned to Venezuela, sparking mile-long lines in the capital as international concerns mounted Tuesday that Iran yet again may be trying to come to the South Amer…

Firefighters injured, airlifted in central California blaze

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says 14 firefighters and bulldozer operators were injured Tuesday while battling a blaze in central California. One is in critical condition.

US Forest Service: 14 firefighters, bulldozer operators injured battling Northern California blaze; three hospitalized

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (AP) — US Forest Service: 14 firefighters, bulldozer operators injured battling Northern California blaze; three hospitalized.

Small plane crashes near Tennessee airport; 2 dead, 1 hurt

MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A small plane crashed near a Tennessee airport Tuesday, killing two people and seriously injuring another.

Pakistani official who went missing last week returns home

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani government official who went missing from the capital last week safely returned home Tuesday after unknown abductors freed him on the outskirts of Islamabad, officials and the man said.

Report: Immigration detention center should release inmates

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An outside expert who inspected an immigration detention center in Virginia that experienced a massive coronavirus outbreak is recommending that some high-risk inmates be released after findi…

9/11 Anniversary, ADVISORY

The anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is on Friday. Commemorations are planned in New York and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. The AP plans the following coverage. Find the latest plans on Coverag…

Jail deputy suspended after fight with Black teen

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A white Florida jail deputy has been suspended following a fight that led to a Black teen being hospitalized, officials said.

The Latest: Las Vegas children contract inflammatory disease

LAS VEGAS — Health officials said Tuesday that eight Las Vegas-area children under age 14 who tested positive for COVID-19 since March were also diagnosed with a rare inflammatory condition linked with the coronavi…