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September 26, 2020 1:30 a.m.

Progress against virus brings complacency in parts of Africa

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — With Zimbabwe’s coronavirus infections on the decline, schools are reopening, along with churches, bars, restaurants, airports and tourist attractions. Strict lockdowns designed to curb the disease are being replaced by a return to relatively normal life.

September 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: India's daily cases continue to slow down

NEW DELHI — India reported 85,362 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours with infections slowing down this month.

September 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trooper quietly buried amid scrutiny over Black man's death

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana state trooper who died in a single-car crash just hours after he was told he would be fired for his role in the death of a Black man was buried with honors Friday at a ceremony that authorities sought to keep secret out of concerns it would attract a mass protest.

September 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Sir Harold Evans, crusading publisher and author, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Harold Evans, the charismatic publisher, author and muckraker who brought investigative moxie to the British press, newsmaking dash to the American book business through best-sellers like “Primary Colors” and synergetic buzz to all as author-publisher Tina Brown’s husband, has died. He was 92.

September 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Australia's Victoria health chief quits in probe

MELBOURNE, Australia — The health minister in Australia’s Victoria state has resigned in the fallout from an inquiry into why security guards were used instead of police or the military at quarantine hotels. Lapses in security at the hotels were given as the major reason for a second wave of COVID-19 cases.

September 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Whitmer OKs theaters, bigger crowds; requires masks in K-5

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that movie theaters and other venues can reopen in two weeks after nearly

September 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

For Arab newlyweds, the party goes on until police bust in

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The party was going strong: traditional music blared, families cheered, throngs of revelers danced. Then, police burst in. Officers kicked out guests, slapped hefty fines — even locked up the tuxedoed groom and singers.

September 26, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Concerns over coronavirus upticks in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California has begun to see concerning upticks in coronavirus data after a period of decline.

September 25, 2020 10:06 p.m.

The Latest: India's daily cases continue to slow down

NEW DELHI — India reported 85,362 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours with infections slowing down this month.

September 25, 2020 10:06 p.m.

The Latest: Australia's Victoria health chief quits in probe

MELBOURNE, Australia — The health minister in Australia’s Victoria state has resigned in the fallout from an inquiry into why security guards were used instead of police or the military at quarantine hotels. Lapses in security at the hotels were given as the major reason for a second wave of COVID-19 cases.

September 25, 2020 7:03 p.m.

The Latest: Concerns over coronavirus upticks in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California has begun to see concerning upticks in coronavirus data after a period of decline.

September 25, 2020 5:30 p.m.

The Latest: NYC restates virus rules for private schools

NEW YORK — New York City’s health commissioner has issued an order reiterating that private schools in some neighborhoods have to follow pandemic safety protocols.

September 25, 2020 5:03 p.m.

The Latest: Blackfeet reservation orders 2-week lockdown

HELENA, Mont. — The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council is imposing a 14-day lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge on the reservation east of Glacier National Park in Montana.

September 25, 2020 4:30 p.m.

Whitmer OKs theaters, bigger crowds; requires masks in K-5

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that movie theaters and other venues can reopen in two weeks after nearly

September 25, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Coronavirus outbreak grows at Boston hospital

BOSTON — An outbreak of coronavirus infections at a major Boston hospital has grown to 19 confirmed cases.

September 25, 2020 3:30 p.m.

The Latest: Michigan theaters, other venues to reopen

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s movie theaters and other venues can reopen in two weeks after nearly seven months of closure during the coronavirus pandemic, and the limit on how many people can attend funerals and other indoor events is being raised.

September 25, 2020 1:30 p.m.

Whitmer reopens more businesses, raises cap on gatherings

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that movie theaters and other venues can reopen in two weeks after nearly seven months of closure during the coronavirus pandemic, and she lifted a cap so more people can attend funerals and other indoor events.

September 25, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Trooper quietly buried amid scrutiny over Black man's death

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana state trooper who died in a single-car crash just hours after he was told he would be fired for his role in the death of a Black man was buried with honors Friday at a ceremony that authorities sought to keep secret out of concerns it would attract a mass protest.

September 25, 2020 12:09 a.m.

Sir Harold Evans, crusading publisher and author, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Harold Evans, the charismatic publisher, author and muckraker who brought investigative moxie to the British press, newsmaking dash to the American book business through best-sellers like “Primary Colors” and synergetic buzz to all as author-publisher Tina Brown’s husband, has died. He was 92.

September 25, 2020 12:09 a.m.

For Arab newlyweds, the party goes on until police bust in

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The party was going strong: traditional music blared, families cheered, throngs of revelers danced. Then, police burst in. Officers kicked out guests, slapped hefty fines — even locked up the tuxedoed groom and singers.