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September 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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September 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Tech chills spill into Asia, as shares sink across region

Asian shares declined on Wednesday after a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street pulled U.S. benchmarks lower. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also weakened.

September 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

North-South Korean couples try to bridge 75-year division

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — On their second date last year, feeling a little drunk at a seaside restaurant, Kim Seo-yun let slip a revelation to her South Korean love interest: She had fled North Korea a decade ago, something that sometimes made her feel ashamed in a country where North Korean defectors can face discrimination.

September 8, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Gusty winds pose continued wildfire threats in California

SHAVER LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged unchecked throughout California Wednesday, and gusty winds could drive flames into new ferocity, authorities warned.

September 8, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Soto returns, Nats beat Rays 5-3 to finish 2-game sweep

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto drove in a run in his return to the lineup and the Washington Nationals used strong relief pitching to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Tuesday night to sweep the two-game series.

September 8, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Mills sharp, Bote has 2 RBIs as Cubs beat Reds 3-0

CHICAGO (AP) — Alec Mills watches Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks pitch, and he wants to help carry the load for Chicago's rotation.

September 8, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Mowers, Negron win NH GOP primaries, to face Pappas, Kuster

A former official in President Donald Trump’s State Department will take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas in November in a race that will offer stark solutions to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the economic toll it has taken on New Hampshire.

September 8, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Tech chills spill into Asia, as shares sink across region

Asian shares declined on Wednesday after a sell-off of big technology stocks on Wall Street pulled U.S. benchmarks lower. Crude oil prices and Treasury yields also weakened.

September 8, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched seven strong innings, Elvis Andrus homered and the Texas Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-1 win Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Angels, who had won five in a row.

September 8, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Texas ends 6-game skid 7-1 over Angels, who had won 5 in row

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched seven strong innings, Elvis Andrus homered and the Texas Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-1 win Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Angels, who had won five in a row.

September 8, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Ex-Trump official Mowers wins NH GOP primary, to face Pappas

A former official in President Donald Trump’s State Department will take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas in November in a race that will offer stark solutions to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the economic toll it has taken on New Hampshire.

September 8, 2020 7:03 p.m.

The Latest: Baylor postpones opener because of virus

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

September 8, 2020 6:27 p.m.

A's deal Greinke 1st loss; Astros' skid reaches 6 games

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Khris Davis homered and hit an RBI double against previously unbeaten Zack Greinke, and the Oakland Athletics sent the Houston Astros to their sixth straight loss, 4-2 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.

September 8, 2020 6:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Firefighters overtaken by flames in California mountains

September 8, 2020 6:27 p.m.

North-South Korean couples try to bridge 75-year division

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — On their second date last year, feeling a little drunk at a seaside restaurant, Kim Seo-yun let slip a revelation to her South Korean love interest: She had fled North Korea a decade ago, something that sometimes made her feel ashamed in a country where North Korean defectors can face discrimination.

September 8, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Kuster wins New Hampshire Democratic 2nd District primary

An Air Force veteran, a former Trump official and a combat nurse are among the Republican candidates for New Hampshire’s two congressional seats hoping to take on two Democratic incumbents in the November general election.

September 8, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Reds president Williams hopes for strong finish for team

CHICAGO (AP) — Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams expressed confidence in manager David Bell and his coaching staff Tuesday, but he said he would be “extremely disappointed” if the team fails to make the playoffs.

September 8, 2020 5:06 p.m.

Trump, Biden and the road to 270 electoral votes

WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) — For such a volatile year, the White House race between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden has been remarkably consistent.

September 8, 2020 4:03 p.m.

Trump, Biden charge into volatile final stretch of campaign

WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) — For such a volatile year, the White House race between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden has been remarkably consistent.

September 8, 2020 3:27 p.m.

England bans gatherings of more than 6 as virus cases spike

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government is banning gatherings of more than six people in England, as officials try to keep a lid on daily new coronavirus infections after a sharp spike across the U.K. that has been largely blamed on party-going young adults disregarding social distancing rules.