Cuba closes off Havana to stamp out spread of coronavirus

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban authorities ordered a strict 15-day lockdown of Havana on Tuesday seeking to stamp out the low-level but persistent spread of the novel coronavirus in the capital.

Officials respond to release from well off Texas shore

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Officials responded Tuesday to a release from a well platform off the shore of Padre Island in Texas and the Coast Guard has a pollution response team on the beach to monitor the situat…

Bacterial infection may have killed 11 elephants in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A bacterial infection, possibly from eating poisonous plants, could be the cause of the death of 11 elephants in a forest in western Zimbabwe, a parks agency spokesman said Tuesday.

The Latest: Blake relative calls for justice system changes

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on the Aug. 23 police shooting of Jacob Blake (all times local):

Florida’s governor announces he will lift the ban on nursing home visitation that has been in place since March

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s governor announces he will lift the ban on nursing home visitation that has been in place since March.

The Latest: Feds to ship rapid coronavirus tests for schools

WASHINGTON — Federal officials will begin shipping tens of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to state governors this month for use in reopening schools.

Barr tightens rules on surveillance of political candidates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced new restrictions Tuesday for conducting any national security surveillance of candidates for federal office or their staff members and advisers.

Tug responding to Mauritius oil spill sinks; 3 sailors dead

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The oil spill disaster off Mauritius turned deadly this week when a tugboat leaving the shipwreck collided with a barge and sank, killing at least three sailors, police said Tuesday.

Missouri man wrongfully convicted of murder arrested

BENTON, Mo. (AP) — A southeast Missouri man who was released from prison after a judge ruled he was wrongfully convicted of murder has been charged with assaulting a woman during an argument at a liquor store.

Tropical Storm Nana forms, takes aim at Central America

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Nana has formed south of Jamaica, and is taking aim at Central America.

Mississippi university to rename 'Dixie Darlings' dance team

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi university says it is beginning the process of renaming its dance team, the “Dixie Darlings."

US National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Nana forms off Jamaica, aims for Central America

MIAMI (AP) — US National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Nana forms off Jamaica, aims for Central America.

Washington says pardons by Venezuela's Maduro are token acts

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should not be praised for releasing a few political opponents ahead of a congressional election, when many mo…

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Beirut blast victim's daughter gifts Macron a pin, gets hug

BEIRUT (AP) — “Keep Lebanon close to your heart.” That's the concept behind a golden pin given to French President Emmanuel Macron by an 11-year-old Beirut girl that adorned his lapel during meetings with Lebanese …