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August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump, coaches push for college football as cracks emerge

President Donald Trump on Monday joined a U.S. senator and a number of coaches calling to save the college football season from a pandemic-forced shutdown as supporters pushed the premise that the players are safer because of their sport.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Weekend Sports in Brief

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August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

MLB: Astros coach receives 20-game suspension, Laureano six

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Houston Astros hitting coach Álex Cintrón received a 20-game suspension and a fine Tuesday for his role in a benches-clearing brawl at Oakland, while Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano was given a six-game suspension and a fine.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

College football players left in limbo as seasons get pushed

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson is ready to play football next month.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Critics urge Utah cities to leave nuclear power project

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Taxpayers Association and a former member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are urging cities that have signed on to a

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials

Madison Daily Leader, Aug. 5

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

White Sox break through early, beat Tigers 8-4

DETROIT (AP) — Eloy Jimenez hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and the Chicago White Sox snapped Detroit's four-game wining streak with an 8-4 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Players unite in push to save college season, create union

Michigan defensive back Hunter Reynolds saw the tweets from Trevor Lawrence and other college football players pushing for the opportunity to play this season despite the pandemic.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Connecticut voters choose Trump, Biden in final 2020 primary

As expected, voters on Tuesday rubber-stamped Republican President Donald Trump and former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden in primary elections in Connecticut, where officials were working late into the night counting large numbers of absentee ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic.

August 11, 2020 11:03 p.m.

The Latest: India's cases top 2.3M, fatality rate drops

NEW DELHI — India’s coronavirus caseload has topped 2.3 million after adding 60,963 in the last 24 hours.

August 11, 2020 11:03 p.m.

The Latest: Most of Singapore foreign labor cleared of COVID

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s government says most foreign workers can now resume work as their dormitories have been cleared of COVID-19 after months of lockdown and virus testing.

August 11, 2020 10:30 p.m.

Lehner, Golden Knights shut down Blackhawks 4-1 in opener

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Robin Lehner had more trouble with one of his skates than he did with his former team.

August 11, 2020 9:27 p.m.

He set out to mobilize Latino voters. Then the virus hit.

GRAHAM, N.C (AP) — Like many Americans, Ricky Hurtado had different plans for his summer.

August 11, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonates with Black women

DETROIT (AP) — China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma and leadership. She hoped the California senator would advance in politics.

August 11, 2020 9:27 p.m.

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

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

August 11, 2020 9:06 p.m.

Embed-America Disrupted-Latino Vote Power, ADVISORY

AMERICA DISRUPTED-LATINO VOTE POWER — Chart. About half of all Latinos are eligible to vote in the 2020 U.S. election. This chart looks at eligible Latino voters in the U.S. and North Carolina and compares that to overall U.S. and North Carolina population eligibility. This chart is current as of August 11, 2020 and will not update. Source: Census Bureau, ACS 1-year 2018.

August 11, 2020 8:27 p.m.

The Latest: China's community virus cases hit single digits

BEIJING — China’s newly confirmed community transmitted cases of coronavirus fell into the single digits on Wednesday, while Hong Kong saw another 33 cases of infection.

August 11, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Lynx hand reigning WNBA champion Mystics 5th straight loss

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 13 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 68-48 on Tuesday night, handing the reigning WNBA champions their fifth straight loss.

August 11, 2020 8:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman