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July 2, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: Coronavirus outbreak hits Africa health workers

JOHANNESBURG — The World Health Organization says more than 6,000 health workers have been infected with the coronavirus in 38 countries across its Africa region since the pandemic began.

July 2, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: Too early to link Tulsa virus cases to rally

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coronavirus cases in Tulsa have been rising but officials say it’s too early to directly link the increase to a June 20 campaign rally held there by President Donald Trump.

July 2, 2020 12:03 p.m.

The Latest: Mets hitting coach off-site when camp opens

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

July 2, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Democrats say US needs to address protective gear shortage

A congressional committee criticized President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday for a series of problems in distributing personal protective and testing equipment during the coronavirus pandemic and called on the administration to come up with a better plan.

July 2, 2020 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: Hitting coach won't attend Mets' summer camp

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

July 2, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Release of NY driver who struck officers with SUV blocked

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have temporarily blocked the release of a driver accused of striking three officers with an SUV during protests of police brutality in Buffalo.

July 2, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Bolivia tries to hold elections amid pandemic, risking chaos

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Deserted during months of quarantine, the streets of Bolivia are roiling again with protests that have forced the government into an uncomfortable challenge: trying to resolve the country's long-term political crisis with elections in the middle of a rising pandemic.

July 2, 2020 4:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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July 2, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Funeral planned Wednesday for retired pope's elder brother

BERLIN (AP) — A funeral is to be held in Germany next week for the Rev. Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI

July 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lives Lost: Brazilian toddler was saying her first words

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Vitoria Gabrielle crawled all the time and was starting to walk this year with a little help, hanging on to her 4-year-old brother's arm while exploring her mother's small apartment on a cobblestone street in Rio de Janeiro's working-class Piety neighborhood.

July 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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July 1, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Lives Lost: Brazilian toddler was saying her first words

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Vitoria Gabrielle crawled all the time and was starting to walk this year with a little help, hanging on to her 4-year-old brother's arm while exploring her mother's small apartment on a cobblestone street in Rio de Janeiro's working-class Piety neighborhood.

July 1, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Man sentenced to life in 1980 killing of Colorado intern

A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for killing a college student from Massachusetts who was working as a Denver radio station intern 40 years ago, a case solved with the help of DNA profiles shared by relatives online.

July 1, 2020 1:06 p.m.

Police: Oklahoma officer's health improving after shooting

TULSA, Oklahoma (AP) — A Tulsa police officer's health is improving after he was he was shot in the head during a traffic stop in which a fellow officer was killed, authorities said Wednesday.

July 1, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Retired pope's elder brother, Georg Ratzinger, dies at 96

BERLIN (AP) — The Rev. Georg Ratzinger, the older brother of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI who earned renown in his own right as a director of an acclaimed German boys’ choir, has died. He was 96.

July 1, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's Requiem

ROME (AP) — Italy bid farewell to its coronavirus dead on Sunday with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the onetime epicenter of the outbreak in Europe.

June 30, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Funeral held for Black man found hanging from tree

LITTLEROCK, Calif. (AP) — A 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree at a park in Southern California was remembered Tuesday as a cheerful young man who loved music, sports, video games and spending time with family.

June 30, 2020 10:27 a.m.

From Powerball winner to scandal: Jack Whittaker dies at 72

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Andrew “Jack” Whittaker Jr., whose life became rife with setbacks and tragedy after winning a record $315 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas night in 2002, has died. He was 72.

June 30, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Italy honors, remembers virus dead with Donizetti's Requiem

ROME (AP) — Italy bid farewell to its coronavirus dead on Sunday with a haunting Requiem concert performed at the entrance to the cemetery of Bergamo, the hardest-hit province in the onetime epicenter of the outbreak in Europe.

June 29, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Tennessee again extends COVID-19 state of emergency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee on Monday extended the state of emergency for another two months as Tennessee continues to see large jumps in people testing positive for COVID-19.