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September 6, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trump out to build 'permission structure' to win back voters

NEW YORK (AP) — Showcasing Black Americans at the Republican National Convention to allay white voters' fears that President Donald Trump is a racist. Sharing touching stories about the president's concern for the military. Painting Democrat Joe Biden as an unacceptable alternative who threatens the American way of life.

September 6, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Nationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike Rizzo

ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals and general manager Mike Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday.

September 5, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Seeking unity, NKorea's Kim vows to overcome typhoon damage

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited typhoon-stricken areas in the northeast, fired a top official there and promised to send 12,000 workers from Pyongyang for recovery efforts, state media reported Sunday.

September 5, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Lugo lifts Mets over Phillies; Harper erupts after ejection

NEW YORK (AP) — Since getting out of the bullpen, Seth Lugo has brought needed relief to the New York Mets' rotation.

September 5, 2020 7:03 p.m.

Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even East semifinals at 2-2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — No need for any big shots this time. Not the way the Toronto Raptors just kept getting stops.

September 5, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Phillies star Bryce Harper ejected arguing fair-foul call

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was ejected for arguing with first base umpire Roberto Ortiz over a fair-foul call Saturday night in a game against the New York Mets.

September 5, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Typhoon Haishen unleashes rain, strong winds in south Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The second powerful typhoon to slam Japan in a week unleashed fierce winds and rain on southern islands on Sunday, blowing off rooftops and leaving homes without power as it edged northward into an area vulnerable to flooding and mudslides.

September 5, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Muhlbach makes cut for Lions again

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Long snapper Don Muhlbach appears set for a 17th season with the Detroit Lions after making it through Saturday's roster cuts.

September 5, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Nationals give multiyear extension to GM Mike Rizzo

ATLANTA (AP) — The Washington Nationals and general manager Mike Rizzo finalized a multiyear contract extension Saturday.

September 5, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Bucks on the ropes, Heat look to finish historic sweep

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Teams as good as the Milwaukee Bucks never get swept in the NBA playoffs.

September 5, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Migrants are moved from overcrowded Italian island facility

LAMPEDUSA ISLAND, Italy (AP) — With the help of a local fishing boat, hundreds of migrants were transferred on Saturday to a ferry from a tiny Italian island to relieve severe overcrowding during the pandemic at a residence for asylum-seekers.

September 5, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Refugee families face unique struggles with online school

PHOENIX (AP) — Samuel Lavi knew he'd have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the coronavirus pandemic shut down Valencia Newcomer School. Parents and students speak more than a dozen languages, and they'd need help navigating the technology around remote learning.

September 5, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Allan, Ancelotti reunite at Everton; Wolves tops record fee

LONDON (AP) — Brazil midfielder Allan reunited with Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday after moving from Napoli to Everton for a reported fee of 21 million pounds ($28 million).

September 5, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Thousands of women in Belarus protest against Lukashenko

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of women marched through the capital of Belarus on Saturday, calling for the resignation of the authoritarian president, and university students demonstrated against the detention of classmates during the wave of protests gripping the country for four weeks.

September 5, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Thousands of women in in Belarus protest against Lukashenko

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of women marched through the capital of Belarus on Saturday, calling for the resignation of the authoritarian president, and university students demonstrated against the detention of classmates during the wave of protests gripping the country for four weeks.

September 5, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Harris' mostly virtual campaign to get Wisconsin road test

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kamala Harris told a friendly crowd of Hollywood donors on Thursday they'd be surprised by how many states she's visiting daily, if only virtually.

September 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Pandemic slows 2nd year of bank shooting survivor's crusade

CINCINNATI (AP) — While Whitney Austin has made impressive gains in her recovery from 12 close-range gunshots, progress in the former bank executive’s new life’s mission has been slowed by the pandemic.

September 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

After Democrats' big 2018 gains, more House seats could flip

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the shadow of Pennsylvania's status as a battleground state in the presidential election, Democrats will fight to defend their gains in Congress two years ago and, possibly, add another seat or two as the state's suburbs continue to turn against President Donald Trump.

September 5, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Delaware GOP gubernatorial primary draws surge of candidates

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Finding Republican candidates to run for office in solid-blue Delaware can sometimes be a challenge, but there’s no shortage of GOP contenders hoping to unseat Democratic Gov. John Carney this year.

September 5, 2020 5:27 a.m.

'World's loneliest elephant' okayed to quit zoo for new life

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An elephant who has become a cause celebre for animal rights activists around the world will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions, the animal welfare group helping with the case said Saturday.