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August 11, 2020 8:03 p.m.

How it happened: Inside Biden's search for a running mate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gretchen Whitmer wanted out.

August 11, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.

August 11, 2020 7:27 p.m.

Point scores in 5th OT as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 3-2

TORONTO (AP) — Brayden Point scored 10:27 into the fifth overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday in the fourth-longest game in Stanley Cup playoff history.

August 11, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Greene, who made racist videos, wins GOP nod in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a businesswoman who has expressed support for the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon and been criticized for a series of racist comments, has won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

August 11, 2020 7:03 p.m.

The Latest: Sarah Palin offers running mate advice to Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden's selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate (all times local):

August 11, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Dube scores twice as Flames beat Stars 3-2 in Game 1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Rasmus Andersson snapped a tie after Dillon Dube scored twice in the first period for the confident Calgary Flames, who beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series Tuesday.

August 11, 2020 4:03 p.m.

AP News Digest 6:30 p.m.

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August 11, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: Trump 'surprised' Biden picked Harris for VP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden's selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate (all times local):

August 11, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Louisiana uncertain about Trump's unemployment aid order

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday he hasn't determined how Louisiana will be able to tap into President Donald Trump's partial extension of federal unemployment aid, and the governor called on Congress to enact a longer-term fix for those forced out of jobs by the coronavirus pandemic.

August 11, 2020 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: Biden says VP pick Harris is 'ready to lead'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden's selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate (all times local):

August 11, 2020 3:03 p.m.

US revises UN resolution to extend UN arms embargo on Iran

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Tuesday circulated a revised resolution that would extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, seeking to gain more support in the 15-member Security Council where veto-wielding Russia and China have voiced strong opposition.

August 11, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Farm ties key for GOP, Rep. Marshall in Kansas Senate race

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans are likely to stress Kansas Rep. Roger Marshall's service on the House Agriculture Committee as he runs for the Senate.

August 11, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Avalanche face Coyotes in dramatic clash of styles

The Colorado Avalanche have one of the NHL's most dynamic offenses, led by Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon.

August 11, 2020 2:03 p.m.

US Forecast

US Forecast for Wednesday, August 12, 2020

August 11, 2020 2:03 p.m.

GOP, Rep. Marshall likely to stress farm ties in Senate race

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans are likely to stress Kansas Rep. Roger Marshall's service on the House Agriculture Committee as he runs for the Senate.

August 11, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Mexico probing alleged bribes in ex-president's campaign

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexico Attorney General's Office said Tuesday it is investigating allegations that former President Enrique Peña Nieto partially funded his 2012 election campaign with bribes from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht, which has admitted to involvement in widespread corruption in Latin America.

August 11, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.

August 11, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Protests in Belarus continue despite challenger's departure

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The top opposition candidate in Belarus' presidential election left for Lithuania Tuesday but anti-government demonstrators still turned out for a third straight night to protest the vote results, despite a massive police crackdown that prompted a warning of possible European Union sanctions.

August 11, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Federal report highlights key ways to prevent school attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — School officials nationwide should improve mental health resources, monitor student social media accounts and improve physical security measures, according to a Justice Department report on school safety released Tuesday.

August 11, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Majority in Wisconsin support masks, worry about virus

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A wide majority of Wisconsin residents support requiring masks to be worn in all public places as concern about the coronavirus rises, a new Marquette University Law School poll released Tuesday showed.