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August 17, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Sharp rise in virus cases in Lebanon after deadly port blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is facing a surge in coronavirus cases after a devastating blast at the Beirut port earlier this month killed scores and wounded thousands, prompting medical officials to urge Monday for a two-week lockdown to try to contain the pandemic.

August 17, 2020 3:27 a.m.

Rapper to pay for funeral of young girl shot in dollhouse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rapper and businessman Master P said he will pay for the funeral of a 3-year-old Kentucky girl who was fatally shot along with her father.

August 17, 2020 12:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

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August 17, 2020 12:09 a.m.

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August 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Over $700K raised for slain boy's funeral in North Carolina

WILSON, N.C. (AP) — More than $700,000 has been raised for the funeral service expenses of a slain 5-year-old boy in North Carolina whose death has captured national attention.

August 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Ultimate Recovery: Cycles of pain anchor Biden's moment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A young lawyer bounds across a parking lot in New Castle, Delaware, a blur of long sideburns, wide lapels and self-assurance. He throws open a door to a beauty salon, and the ladies inside whoop with surprise. It’s clear from the grainy footage that the stylists don’t know this 29-year-old candidate – yet.

August 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Partner of dead Belarus protester believes police shot him

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The partner of a man who died in the protests engulfing Belarus says she does not believe the official account that Alexander Taraikovsky was killed when an explosive device that he intended to throw at police blew up in his hand.

August 16, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Over $700K raised for slain boy's funeral in North Carolina

WILSON, N.C. (AP) — More than $700,000 has been raised for the funeral service expenses of a slain 5-year-old boy in North Carolina whose death has captured national attention.

August 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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Today in History

August 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Ultimate Recovery: Cycles of pain anchor Biden's moment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A young lawyer bounds across a parking lot in New Castle, Delaware, a blur of long sideburns, wide lapels and self-assurance. He throws open a door to a beauty salon, and the ladies inside whoop with surprise. It’s clear from the grainy footage that the stylists don’t know this 29-year-old candidate – yet.

August 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Protests in Belarus focus on spot where demonstrator died

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators in Belarus gathered Saturday at the spot in the capital where a protester died in clashes with police, calling for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to resign after 26 years in power.

August 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Partner of dead Belarus protester believes police shot him

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The partner of a man who died in the protests engulfing Belarus says she does not believe the official account that Alexander Taraikovsky was killed when an explosive device that he intended to throw at police blew up in his hand.

August 15, 2020 6:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football

August 15, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football

August 15, 2020 11:27 a.m.

US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change

BEIRUT (AP) — There can be no financial bailout for Lebanon, a senior U.S. official said Saturday, calling on the country's political leaders to heed popular calls for change, real reform and an end to endemic corruption.

August 15, 2020 8:06 a.m.

Protests in Belarus focus on spot where demonstrator died

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators in Belarus gathered Saturday at the spot in the capital where a protester died in clashes with police, calling for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to resign after 26 years in power.

August 15, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Partner of dead Belarus protester believes police shot him

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The partner of a man who died in the protests engulfing Belarus says she does not believe the official account that Alexander Taraikovsky was killed when an explosive device that he intended to throw at police blew up in his hand.

August 15, 2020 4:03 a.m.

FBI team arrives this weekend to take part in Beirut probe

BEIRUT (AP) — A team of FBI investigators was due to arrive in Lebanon this weekend to take part in the probe of Beirut’s massive explosion, a senior U.S official said Saturday after visiting the location of the blast.

August 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

What to do if losing your job means losing life insurance

The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the U.S. economy as businesses both big and small cut back, close and declare bankruptcy. Consequently, a reported 16.3 million Americans were unemployed in July compared to just over 6 million the previous year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

August 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Ultimate Recovery: Cycles of pain anchor Biden's moment

WASHINGTON (AP) — A young lawyer bounds across a parking lot in New Castle, Delaware, a blur of long sideburns, wide lapels and self-assurance. He throws open a door to a beauty salon, and the ladies inside whoop with surprise. It’s clear from the grainy footage that the stylists don’t know this 29-year-old candidate – yet.