2 storms pose possible double threat to US Gulf Coast

Two newly formed tropical storms could become almost simultaneous threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast early next week. They could even get sucked into an odd dance around each other. Or they could fall apart as they soa…

Ex-cop dubbed California’s Golden State Killer says he’s “truly sorry,” is sentenced to life for 26 rapes, murders

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ex-cop dubbed California’s Golden State Killer says he’s “truly sorry,” is sentenced to life for 26 rapes, murders.

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El Salvador hires, then fires, lobbyist booming under Trump

MIAMI (AP) — El Salvador’s government signed a $450,000 contract to hire a well-connected Washington lobbyist — only to immediately back away from the deal — as President Nayib Bukele, a strong Trump ally, has come…

Judge lifts veil on New York City police discipline records

NEW YORK (AP) — With scores of disciplinary records already online, a federal judge on Friday said she is lifting a temporary restraining order that had barred New York City’s police watchdog agency, police departm…

Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges

Syracuse University has suspended 23 students following a large on-campus gathering, the latest example of college crackdowns on the kind of socializing that can spread the coronavirus and sink plans for in-person …

Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color

As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll. And half…

Hundreds in Mali's capital welcome president's downfall

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Hundreds marched in the streets of Mali's capital Friday to celebrate the overthrow of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, as the West African country's longtime political opposition backed the mi…

Former Milwaukee police chief seeking damages after demotion

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee's former police chief is seeking damages of $625,000 from the city following his recent demotion, a reduction in rank he did not accept.

The Latest: US deaths mount, virus takes toll on minorities

NEW YORK — As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.

Russia to let dissident in coma fly to Berlin for treatment

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian doctors gave a dissident who is in a coma after a suspected poisoning permission to be transferred abroad for medical treatment, in a sudden reversal Friday that came after more than 24 hours …

Prosecutors accuse Reccless Tigers gang members of murder

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Brandon White was given a choice, prosecutors say: If he opted not to testify against a member of the Reccless Tigers street gang who had assaulted him, a gang member would pay him $8,000 f…

Ex-CIA chief Brennan faces interview in Russia probe review

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA Director John Brennan is scheduled to be interviewed Friday by U.S. Attorney John Durham's team as part of its inquiry into the investigators and intelligence officials behind the 2016 …

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Belarus: Leader blames US, vows to end opposition protests

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Authorities in Belarus detained a leader of striking factory workers and threatened demonstrators with criminal charges Friday in the latest response to massive post-election protests challeng…