Colombia's long virus lockdown fuels anxiety and depression

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Like much of the world, Colombia shut down in March as coronavirus cases surged in Europe and began trickling into the South American country.

5 found dead in suspected arson fire at Denver home

DENVER (AP) — Five people were found dead Wednesday after an early morning fire destroyed a suburban Denver home — a blaze authorities said they suspect was intentionally set. Three people escaped the fire by jumpi…

Chicago schools to begin fall remotely, dropping hybrid plan

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s mayor on Wednesday announced that the nation’s third-largest school district will not welcome students back to the classroom to start the school year, and will instead rely on remote instru…

Wall Street rallies again; S&P 500 pulls within 2% of record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed again on Wall Street, giving the S&P 500 index its fourth straight gain and pulling it within 2% of the record high it set in February. The benchmark index added 0.6% Wednesday, follo…

The Latest: Israeli PM offers humanitarian aid to Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Turkey sends rescue and medical teams after Beirut explosion

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said Wednesday it is sending search and rescue teams along with emergency medical personnel to aid Lebanese authorities in the aftermath of the devastating explosion that killed at least 100 …

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Former officer who shot Rayshard Brooks sues over firing

ATLANTA (AP) — The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is suing the mayor and interim police chief, saying his firing violated his constitutional rights and the city code. Meanwhile, pros…

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day. It’s a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discourage…

Lockdown re-imposed in Scottish city over virus 'cluster'

LONDON (AP) — Officials in Scotland ordered bars, cafes and restaurants in the city of Aberdeen to close Wednesday, re-imposing anti-virus restrictions after a cluster of 54 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the area was…

The Latest: Norway offers $2.74 and medical aid to Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble stunned, wounded

BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut —stunned, sleepless and stoic — emerged Wednesday from the aftermath of a catastrophic explosion searching for missing relatives, bandaging their wounds and retrieving what's left …

The Latest: Netherlands, Gulf states sending aid to Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Turkey announces inspections, measures to curb COVID-19 rise

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s interior ministry announced new measures Wednesday to curb the spread of COVID-19 as daily confirmed cases peaked back above 1,000.

AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020

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