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July 31, 2020 1:03 p.m.

7 seek to follow Lewis in House, but long-term prospects dim

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia special congressional election for a successor to the late John Lewis is likely to produce someone who will hold the seat only for a short time, possibly only weeks.

August 24, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Pompeo hopeful other Arab states to forge ties with Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he hoped other Arab countries would also establish diplomatic relations with Israel as he kicked off a Mideast tour on Monday to press the momentum of the Trump administration’s Arab-Israeli peace push.

August 22, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Pakistan sanctions Taliban to avoid global finance blacklist

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has issued sweeping financial sanctions against Afghanistan’s Taliban, just as the militant group is in the midst of a U.S.-led peace process in the neighboring country.

August 27, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Minneapolis calm morning after man's suicide sparked unrest

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An emergency curfew expired and downtown Minneapolis was calm Thursday morning after unrest broke out following what authorities said was misinformation about the suicide of a Black homicide suspect.

August 5, 2020 9:30 a.m.

Whitmer takes steps to combat racism, reports case plateau

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday announced additional steps to combat racism, declaring it a public health crisis and ordering state employees to complete implicit bias training as the state confronts what she called systemic inequities highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic.

July 29, 2020 1:30 p.m.

COVID-19 cancels Wyoming hunt amid Native American criticism

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The coronavirus has prompted cancellation of a charity antelope hunt that has drawn teams of famous, powerful men to central Wyoming for over 75 years and now faces growing criticism that ceremonies tied to the event crudely and inaccurately appropriate Native American culture.

July 29, 2020 6:03 p.m.

4 arrested under new Hong Kong security law for online posts

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have signaled their intent to enforce a new Chinese national security law strictly, arresting four youths Wednesday on suspicion of inciting secession through social media posts.

August 7, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Two women, both Democrats, will face off in 10th CD

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The race for Washington's 10th Congressional District is certain to be between two female Democrats, but one of the two is still undetermined as ballots continue to arrive in elections offices and be counted in the state's vote-by-mail primary.

August 2, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Family of teen who died at WSU fraternity files lawsuit

SEATTLE (AP) — In his first semester at Washington State University, Sam Martinez witnessed or took part in several activities that his family says was a pattern of hazing at Alpha Tau Omega (ATO), the fraternity he hoped to join.

August 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Two women, both Democrats, will face off in 10th CD

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The race for Washington's 10th Congressional District is certain to be between two female Democrats, but one of the two is still undetermined as ballots continue to arrive in elections offices and be counted in the state's vote-by-mail primary.

August 14, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Volunteers rescue pets, search for lost ones in Beirut blast

BEIRUT (AP) — When the massive explosion tore through Beirut last week, it did not only kill and injure thousands of people and destroy a large part of the city — it also left scores of animals trapped or lost in the rubble of the Lebanese capital.

August 14, 2020 1:03 p.m.

The Latest: New date for Marshall-East Carolina game

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

August 10, 2020 10:27 a.m.

The Latest: Hockey Hall of Fame postpones 2020 induction

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

August 17, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Belarus workers hit the streets, as EU chief calls summit

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Thousands of factory workers in Belarus took to the streets and hundreds of demonstrators besieged the state television headquarters Monday, raising the pressure on authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to step down after 26 years in office.

August 15, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Federal judge refuses to block campus sexual assault rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday allowed the Education Department to move forward with new rules governing how schools and universities respond to complaints of sexual assault.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

COVID-19 cancels Wyoming hunt amid Native American criticism

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The coronavirus has prompted cancellation of a charity antelope hunt that has drawn teams of famous, powerful men to central Wyoming for over 75 years and now faces growing criticism that ceremonies tied to the event crudely and inaccurately appropriate Native American culture.

July 30, 2020 12:03 a.m.

4 arrested under new Hong Kong security law for online posts

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have signaled their intent to enforce a new Chinese national security law strictly, arresting four youths Wednesday on suspicion of inciting secession through social media posts.

August 1, 2020 12:03 a.m.

7 seek to follow Lewis in House, but long-term prospects dim

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia special congressional election for a successor to the late John Lewis is likely to produce someone who will hold the seat only for a short time, possibly only weeks.

August 1, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Family of teen who died at WSU fraternity files lawsuit

SEATTLE (AP) — In his first semester at Washington State University, Sam Martinez witnessed or took part in several activities that his family says was a pattern of hazing at Alpha Tau Omega (ATO), the fraternity he hoped to join.

August 11, 2020 2:03 p.m.

GOP, Rep. Marshall likely to stress farm ties in Senate race

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans are likely to stress Kansas Rep. Roger Marshall's service on the House Agriculture Committee as he runs for the Senate.