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August 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

The Latest: Six Turkish citizens among the injured in Beirut

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

August 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Sri Lanka parliamentary election expected to back Rajapaksas

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans voted Wednesday to elect a new Parliament that is expected to give strong support to the powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers.

August 5, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Choctaw Indians bear brunt of virus outbreak in Mississippi

PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — When Sharon Taylor died of coronavirus, her family — standing apart, wearing masks — sang her favorite hymns at her graveside, next to a tiny headstone for her stillborn daughter, buried 26 years ago. Fresh flowers marked row after row of new graves. Holy Rosary is one of the only cemeteries in this Choctaw Indian family’s community, and it’s running out of space — a sign of the virus’s massive toll on the Choctaw people.

August 5, 2020 5:27 a.m.

The Latest: Cyprus police helicopters head to Lebanon

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

August 5, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Global Forecast-Celsius

Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, August 5, 2020

August 5, 2020 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: French president Macron to visit Lebanon

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

August 5, 2020 5:03 a.m.

CVS posts strong 2Q, with virus delaying elective procedures

CVS Health reported surprisingly strong second-quarter earnings as people postponed elective medical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it raised its profit expectations for the year.

August 5, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Global Forecast-Fahrenheit

Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, August 5, 2020

August 5, 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 5, 2020 4:27 a.m.

The Latest: Australia to donate $1.4 million to Lebanon

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

August 5, 2020 2:27 a.m.

Sri Lankan parliamentary vote expected to back Rajapaksas

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans voted Wednesday to elect a new Parliament that is expected to give strong support to the powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers.

August 5, 2020 2:03 a.m.

US sending highest official to Taiwan since ties cut in 1979

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services is scheduled to visit Taiwan in coming days in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979.

August 5, 2020 1:27 a.m.

Tlaib leads primary opponent; Meijer wins GOP contest in 3rd

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s primary featured a serious challenge to an incumbent congresswoman and campaigns for two U.S. House seats where a Republican and a former GOP member are retiring.

August 5, 2020 1:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:55 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 5, 2020 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: Democrats nominate Greene to challenge Biggs

PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on Arizona's primary election (all times local):

August 5, 2020 12:27 a.m.

Sri Lankans vote for Parliament expected to back Rajapaksas

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans started voting Wednesday to elect a new Parliament that is expected to give strong support to the powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers.

August 5, 2020 12:27 a.m.

Mrazek, Reimer help Hurricanes advance with play in net

Petr Mrazek got the Carolina Hurricanes off to a strong start in net for the NHL’s return to play, only to see James Reimer turn in an even better performance when it was his turn.

August 5, 2020 12:27 a.m.

France: 22 hurt, 2,700 evacuated from fires near Marseille

PARIS (AP) — Fires fueled by strong Mediterranean winds have raced across multiple towns in the Marseille region of France, leaving at least 22 people injured, destroying several businesses and forcing the evacuation of 2,700 tourists, nursing home residents and others.

August 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is scheduled to visit Taiwan in coming days in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979.

August 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Michigan primary tests Tlaib; Meijer wins GOP contest in 3rd

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s primary Tuesday featured a serious challenge to an incumbent congresswoman and campaigns for two U.S. House seats where a Republican and a former GOP member are retiring.