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July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions with the United States, satellite photographs released on Monday show, likely signalling the Islamic Republic soon plans to use it for live-fire drills.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Barack Obama to appear on Michelle Obama's podcast debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first guest of Michelle Obama’s new podcast will have a familiar presidential voice: Barack Obama.

July 26, 2020 11:27 p.m.

Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement

JERUSALEM (AP) — In attending his first-ever public protest, 34-year-old Nimrod Gross arrived with the only prop he felt reflected him — the blue-and-white Israeli flag.

July 26, 2020 10:56 p.m.

CEO: China still charges 57% tariff on REC silicon

OSLO, Norway — Despite last year’s Phase 1 trade agreement with China, REC Silicon President and CEO Tore Torvund said China has not yet lowered tariffs on the company’s main product, solar-grade silicon.

July 26, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Hurricane Douglas within 'razor thin' distance of Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas came within “razor thin” distance of the Hawaiian Islands but spared the state the worst of the strong winds, storm surge and flooding officials had warned about.

July 26, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Hundreds rally in Manila ahead of Duterte's annual speech

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of protesters in the Philippine capital marched and staged motorcades Monday against a new anti-terror law and other issues despite police threats of arrests ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual state of the nation speech.

July 26, 2020 10:16 p.m.

Riverdogs, Spuds summer clubs fare well

GRANT COUNTY — Both the Columbia Basin Riverdogs and Central Washington Spuds finished up a busy scheduled last week. The Spuds finished 3-1 in four games last week, while the Riverdogs won five of six over the weekend.

July 26, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Chinese authorities take control of US consulate in Chengdu

CHENGDU, China (AP) — Chinese authorities took control of the former U.S. consulate in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Monday after it was ordered closed amid rising tensions between the global powers.

July 26, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Graft verdict for Malaysia ex-leader a test of rule of law

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — After years of insisting on his innocence, former Malaysian leader Najib Razak learns his fate this week in his first corruption trial linked to one of the world’s biggest financial scandals — a verdict widely seen as a test for the rule of law five months after a new government took power.

July 26, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Iran moves mock aircraft carrier to sea amid US tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., satellite photographs released Monday show, likely signalling the Islamic Republic soon plans to use it for live-fire drills.

July 26, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Flooding threat continues as Hanna drops rain on borderland

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A downgraded Hanna continued charging across the borderland of South Texas and northeastern Mexico, where flooding remained the biggest threat Monday in a region that was already reeling from a surge in cases of the coronavirus.

July 26, 2020 8:27 p.m.

US closes Chengdu consulate in China, after Houston order

CHENGDU, China (AP) — The U.S. closed its consulate in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Monday, a victim of the rising tensions between the global powers.

July 26, 2020 6:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

AP-NORC poll: US course at record low, Trump sinks on virus

July 26, 2020 5:03 p.m.

South Texas drenched by cyclone amid surge in virus cases

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A day after roaring ashore as a hurricane, Hanna lashed the Texas Gulf Coast on Sunday with high winds and drenching rains that destroyed boats, flooded streets and knocked out power across a region already reeling from a surge in coronavirus cases.

July 26, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros surrendered a tiebreaking two-run single to rookie Kyle Lewis in the eighth inning of a 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, and then announced ace Justin Verlander will be shut down for at least two weeks with a strained right forearm.

July 26, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Hurricane Douglas swirls 'uncomfortably close' to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Heavy rain and wind gusts battered Maui on Sunday as Hurricane Douglas swirled off the coast of Hawaii and officials urged residents to take shelter.

July 26, 2020 3:27 p.m.

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

AP-NORC poll: US course at record low, Trump sinks on virus

July 26, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Fernandes caps Man U revival with CL spot, denying Leicester

LEICESTER, England (AP) — Six months ago, when the coronavirus outbreak was a distant concern for English football, some things seemed more certain in the Premier League.

July 26, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

July 26, 2020 11:03 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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