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August 20, 2020 4:03 a.m.

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August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Arizona Supreme Court revives education tax initiative

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a lower court ruling and restored a citizen’s initiative that would raise taxes on the wealthy to help boost education funding to the ballot.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Netflix announces cast for 'Pinocchio' animated musical film

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The cast for Netflix’s new “Pinocchio” film has been chosen.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

New Mexico city to pay $6.5M in police chokehold settlement

A New Mexico city has agreed to pay $6.5 million to the family of Mexican American man who was choked to death by a police officer.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

From Ferrante to Woodward: a full fall season in books

NEW YORK (AP) — The best news about the fall season in books is that there will be a fall season in books.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

2 men charged in '02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades after the slaying of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, charging two men from his neighborhood with murder and suggesting that the hip-hop artist — celebrated for his anti-drug stance — was ambushed over a cocaine deal.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: 'Tesla,' with Ethan Hawke, is low on electricity

Before it was possible to buy “a Tesla" and probably since, Nikola Tesla has been chronically underappreciated. Wider recognition has been steadily climbing for the Croatian-born visionary whose electric innovations did much to make the 21st century world of wireless power transmission. But he's still seen fleetingly in film.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Ex-official says former Mexico president directed corruption

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In some of the most explosive accusations in recent Mexican political history, the former head of the state-owned oil company directly accused former President Enrique Peña Nieto and his treasury secretary of steering kickbacks and embezzlement directly from the president’s office.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities

Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” a few days early. Warner Bros. on Tuesday said that it would be offering early access screenings starting Aug. 31 as a gesture of support to the domestic theaters that are reopening after five months of being closed because of COVID-19.

August 19, 2020 10:27 p.m.

New Mexico city to pay $6.5M in police chokehold settlement

A New Mexico city has agreed to pay $6.5 million to the family of Mexican American man who was choked to death by a police officer.

August 19, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Ex-official says former Mexico president directed corruption

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In some of the most explosive accusations in recent Mexican political history, the former head of the state-owned oil company directly accused former President Enrique Peña Nieto and his treasury secretary of directing a scheme of kickbacks and embezzlement directly from the president’s office.

August 19, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Netflix announces cast for 'Pinocchio' animated musical film

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The cast for Netflix’s new “Pinocchio” film has been chosen.

August 19, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Pilot crashes, dies fighting California wildfires

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A pilot battling a fire in central California died after his helicopter crashed Wednesday morning.

August 19, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Arizona Supreme Court revives education tax initiative

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a lower court ruling and restored a citizen’s initiative that would raise taxes on the wealthy to help boost education funding to the ballot.

August 19, 2020 2:03 p.m.

California governor: Hundreds of wildfires blazing statewide

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews were battling wildfires in the San Francisco Bay Area and thousands of people were under orders to evacuate Wednesday as hundreds of wildfires blazed across the state amid a blistering heat wave now in its second week.

August 19, 2020 9:03 a.m.

California staves off more power outages amid heat wave

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California staved off another round of rolling blackouts as a searing heat wave strained its electrical grid, but authorities warned of a continuing threat Wednesday.

August 19, 2020 8:27 a.m.

From Ferrante to Woodward: a full fall season in books

NEW YORK (AP) — The best news about the fall season in books is that there will be a fall season in books.

August 19, 2020 8:06 a.m.

San Francisco blanketed in smoke as California fires rage

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews were battling wildfires in the San Francisco Bay Area and thousands of people were under orders to evacuate as dozens of wildfires blazed across the state amid a blistering heat wave now in its second week.

August 19, 2020 12:27 a.m.

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August 19, 2020 12:27 a.m.

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