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August 12, 2020 6:03 a.m.

6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election

Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs called Wednesday for a “reset” at the agency after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by former EPA staffers that ranges from renouncing political influence in regulation to boosting

August 12, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Iran's president, FM lash out at new US push on arms embargo

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president and foreign minister lashed out on Wednesday at a revised proposal by the U.S. that would extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, the latest in the Trump administration's maximum pressure policy against Iran.

August 12, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Haile Thomas wrote more than a cookbook. It's a life guide.

NEW YORK (AP) — At 19, Haile Thomas has written a book that will flummox bookstore owners whenever they reopen.

August 12, 2020 4:03 a.m.

The Latest: Chinese city donates 40,000 masks to Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A municipal government in China has donated 40,000 medical-grade face masks to Maryland’s capital city amid the coronavirus pandemic.

August 12, 2020 3:27 a.m.

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

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

August 12, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Edmunds: Top picks for road trip vehicles with maximum range

Many Americans are wary of flying because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Driving is one alternative to minimize your exposure to large crowds and still get an opportunity to see some sights this summer. You can also further reduce your social contact on a road trip by driving a vehicle with an exceptionally long range.

August 12, 2020 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: Masks mandatory in public places in Brussels

BRUSSELS — Authorities in Brussels are introducing mandatory mask rules across the Belgian capital following a spike in cases.

August 12, 2020 2:03 a.m.

3 Rajapaksas sworn into new Sri Lanka Cabinet after election

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president swore into office a new Cabinet on Wednesday that includes two of his brothers and a nephew, after a landslide election victory last week.

August 12, 2020 2:03 a.m.

The Latest: Pope decries pandemic's culture of individuality

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has denounced a culture of individuality revealed by the pandemic, which has sacrificed the care of the weakest members of society.

August 12, 2020 2:03 a.m.

After multiple crises, this time Lebanese feel broken

BEIRUT (AP) — For nearly a week, Mona Zahran had to sleep on a couch pulled across her apartment's front door. Beirut’s massive explosion knocked her doors off their hinges and shattered her windows, and she feared looters would take advantage of the chaos that has hit the Lebanese capital since.

August 12, 2020 1:27 a.m.

The Latest: Azar says vaccine is not a race, doubts Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar says the push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine is “not a race to be first.”

August 12, 2020 1:27 a.m.

3 Rajapaksas sworn into Sri Lanka's new Cabinet after vote

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president swore into office a new Cabinet on Wednesday that includes two of his elder brothers and a nephew, after a landslide election victory last week.

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State-All

The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Tuesday Sports in Brief

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August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Lottery State-by-State

The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

NHLPA's Fehr buoyed by 0 positive tests; `So far so good'

TORONTO (AP) — Zero players testing positive for COVID-19 in the two weeks since NHL teams arrived at their two respective playoff hub cities. And a powerful opening night statement on social and racial justice issues made by the league and its players.

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Iranian hard-liners in parliament reject president's nominee

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian hard-liners in parliament on Wednesday voted against President Hassan Rouhani's nominee for trade minister in the first showdown between the rival camps since the house resumed work in May despite the struggles to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.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 12, 2020 12:27 a.m.

The Latest: Germany worries as new daily cases hit 1,226

BERLIN — Germany’s heath minister expressed concern about the rising numbers of coronavirus infections in the country and called on his compatriots to adhere to social distancing and hygiene rules.

Richard Stevens: The job is important, not the commissioner
August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Richard Stevens: The job is important, not the commissioner

EPHRATA — Grant County commissioner Richard Stevens said it’s the job that matters.