The Latest: Biden in Wisconsin to talk to Blake's family

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Pakistani officials: Roadside bomb hits army, kills 3 troops

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful roadside bomb on Thursday targeted a military vehicle in northwestern Pakistan, a former militant stronghold, killing three soldiers and wounding four, the Pakistani military sa…

Georgia church splits from Methodists over LGBT dispute

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia congregation said Thursday that it has finalized its split from the United Methodist Church after the denomination's divisive vote last year to strengthen bans on same-sex marriage an…

The Latest: Biden trip can help Kenosha heal, official says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the

Missouri athletes lead campus march for social justice

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — University of Missouri athletes who organized and led a march and rally for social justice through the Columbia campus urged the hundreds of people who participated to stay engaged in work to e…

US long-term mortgage rates little changed; 30-year at 2.93%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages changed little this week, remaining at historically low levels that has sparked demand for homes.

Senior Cambodian opposition figure allowed back in politics

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent former opposition politician in Cambodia had his ban on political activities lifted Thursday after the government approved his request for political rehabilitation.

Sheriff: Deputy attacked, slain by inmate in Detroit jail

DETROIT (AP) — A deputy at a jail in downtown Detroit was beaten to death by an inmate while checking to make sure cell doors were closed, authorities said.

Turkey: Russia to hold live-fire exercises in Mediterranean

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey announced that Russia plans to conduct live-fire naval exercises this month in the eastern Mediterranean, where there are escalating tensions between Turkey and regional neighbors Greec…

Jamaica's ruling party has strong poll lead as nation votes

ST. CATHERINE, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica's ruling party faced voters Thursday with a lead in the polls despite rising numbers of coronavirus cases and a years-long run of solid economic performance under threat.

Loners no more: Male elephants stick together, study finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — A line of elephants trundles across a dusty landscape in northern Botswana, ears flapping and trunks occasionally brushing the ground. As they pass a motion-activated camera hidden in low shrubber…

Trump faces pushback for urging people to vote twice as test

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing a backlash for urging voters in North Carolina to vote by mail and then try to vote again in person to test the mail-in ballot system in the Nov. 3 election.

Bodies of 5 children found at apartment in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Five children were found dead at an apartment in a western German city Thursday, and their mother is suspected of killing them, authorities said.

Girl killed when car fleeing Chicago police crashes into car

CHICAGO (AP) — A car fleeing a police traffic stop crashed into a vehicle on Chicago's South Side, killing a 10-year-old girl and critically injuring her younger brother, police said.