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October 11, 2020 9:06 a.m.

The Latest: Nearly 370K in Louisiana without power

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Delta (all times CDT):

October 11, 2020 8:33 a.m.

A capsule look at the Braves-Dodgers playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-seven NL Championship Series between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers in Arlington, Texas, beginning Monday night:

October 11, 2020 8:33 a.m.

Iran-backed militias offer truce for US pullout from Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targeting the American presence in Iraq, on the condition that U.S.-led coalition troops withdraw from the country in line with a parliamentary resolution, three militia officials said Sunday.

October 11, 2020 8:06 a.m.

ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus pens support for Day of the Girl Child

LONDON (AP) — ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus grew up in at a time when his education was valued more than his sister’s, and he wants it to be different for girls around the world.

October 11, 2020 7:33 a.m.

Her words: Amy Coney Barrett on faith, precedent, abortion

Some notable quotes from Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, a former Notre Dame law professor and current judge on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation hearings begin Monday at the Senate Judiciary Committee to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

October 11, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Ex-members of religious group mixed on Barrett nomination

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s affiliation with the Christian community People of Praise is drawing scrutiny because of what former members and observers describe as its ultraconservative views on women. Her defenders say scrutinizing her beliefs and relationship to the mostly Catholic organization is akin to anti-religious bigotry.

October 11, 2020 7:03 a.m.

China grants $90M to Sri Lanka after visit by top official

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — China announced Sunday that it was providing a $90 million grant to Sri Lanka, two days after the island nation's president sought help from a visiting Chinese delegation in disproving a perception that China-funded megaprojects are “debt traps.”

October 11, 2020 6:30 a.m.

AP Interview: Barça VP says Messi never was for sale

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hobbled by crises on the field and among its fed-up club members, Barcelona never waivered in its commitment to Lionel Messi despite mounting financial struggles brought on by the pandemic-induced global economic slowdown.

October 11, 2020 5:30 a.m.

Liverpool, United in EPL power grab with lower-league plan

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League on Sunday criticized moves by American-owned Liverpool and Manchester United to gain more control over decision-making while promising more funds for the lower divisions with proposals to reduce the size of the topflight to 18 teams.

October 11, 2020 4:29 a.m.

Libya to resume oil production at largest field amid talks

CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s national oil company announced Sunday it was resuming production at the country’s largest oil field as rival officials from eastern and western Libya began peace talks, part of preliminary negotiations ahead a U.N.-brokered dialogue set to take place next month.

October 11, 2020 4:29 a.m.

Iran records its highest daily death toll from coronavirus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead, the same day that two senior officials were confirmed infected and the nation's currency hit a record low.

October 11, 2020 4:28 a.m.

Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead, the same day local media reported two senior officials had been infected and the nation's currency plunged to its lowest level ever.

October 11, 2020 4:05 a.m.

Iran currency slides and head of nuclear body contacts virus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency on Sunday hit another record low on the same day a local news report said the head of the country’s atomic energy organization had tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the latest senior official to become infected.

October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel Prize in Literature

NEW YORK (AP) — Louise Glück, an American poet long revered for the power, inventiveness and concision of her work and for her generosity to younger writers, has won the Nobel Prize in Literature.

October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS

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October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

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1. “The Return” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing)

October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

WA Lottery

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Saturday:

October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:

October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

ID Lottery

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Saturday:

October 11, 2020 12:04 a.m.

OR Lottery

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Saturday: