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August 18, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids. Those challenges are expected to persist as a new school year gets underway, largely with remote learning. The transition from high school to college can be rocky for many teens under normal circumstances, and it’s even harder for students navigating online schooling while juggling other responsibilities. Some educational experts say the crisis has the potential to deepen inequalities between kids from wealthier, college-educated families and those from more disadvantaged backgrounds.

August 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: WHO: Herd immunity requires effective vaccine

LONDON -- The World Health Organization says the planet is nowhere near the amount of coronavirus immunity needed to induce herd immunity, where enough of the population would have antibodies to stop the spread.

August 18, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Mali soldiers detain senior officers in apparent mutiny

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Soldiers in Mali took up arms in the garrison town of Kati on Tuesday and detained senior military officers in an apparent mutiny, raising fears of a coup after several months of anti-government demonstrations calling for the president's resignation.

August 18, 2020 4:27 a.m.

In Belarus, strikes demanding president to resign continue

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Factory workers in Belarus continued to strike on Tuesday, turning up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader to step down after winning an election they say was rigged.

August 18, 2020 4:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

August 18, 2020 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: South Africa loosens coronavirus restrictions

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa, which had one of the world’s strictest anti-coronavirus lockdowns for five months, relaxed its restrictions on Tuesday in response to a decrease in new cases.

August 18, 2020 2:03 a.m.

The Latest: S.Korea shuts churches, nightspots in Seoul area

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea will ban large public gatherings and shut down churches and nightspots in the greater capital area following an alarming surge in coronavirus cases.

August 18, 2020 1:27 a.m.

The Latest: Bavarian town orders 120 people into quarantine

BERLIN — Authorities in a Bavarian town have ordered 120 people into quarantine after a resident returning from a trip to Italy tested positive for the coronavirus, but only learned of his results after attending a large birthday party.

August 18, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Strong quake in Philippines kills 1, damages houses, roads

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong earthquake jolted the central Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least one person, injuring dozens, and damaging houses, two buildings used for coronavirus quarantine, bridges and a port.

August 18, 2020 12:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Hours-long power outage hits thousands in The Hague

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Streetcars ground to a halt and some stores closed in the Hague after a power outage lasting several hours hit large parts of the Dutch city Monday.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic convention

Former First Lady's Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention, as broadcast Aug. 17, 2020:

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

O’Reilly scores 2, Blues beat Canucks 3-1 to tie series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly had two goals and an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 in Game 4 on Monday night to even in their first-round playoff series.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has retweeted an audio recording that U.S. intelligence officials have described as being part of a Russian campaign to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trump signs only a portion of Iowa's disaster relief request

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump said he had signed an emergency declaration for Iowa to help supply federal money to help the state recover from an unusual wind storm that struck a week ago but federal emergency management officials later confirmed he had only signed a portion of the request.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Iowa 'hurting' after storm, seeks nearly $4B in disaster aid

Iowa homes, cornfields, utility companies and government agencies have losses estimated at nearly $4 billion from Monday's unusual storm, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday as she announced she's filing an expedited presidential major disaster declaration with the federal government seeking that much money to rebuild and repair.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Lightning win 2-1, put Blue Jackets on brink of elimination

TORONTO (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy had 28 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Editorial Roundup:

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Aug. 15, 2020

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

With travel limited, Hollywood looks to 'game changer' tech

NEW YORK (AP) — New LED video wall technology used in making last year’s “The Lion King” and “The Mandalorian” series could become more widespread as Hollywood production ramps back up during the pandemic.