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August 31, 2020 2:27 p.m.

New this week: 'Mulan,' Billy Ocean music, 'Transplant'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

August 31, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Detroit turns island park into COVID-19 memorial garden

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit island park was transformed Monday into a drive-thru COVID-19 victims memorial as policy makers across the U.S. moved forward with plans to reopen schools and public spaces.

August 31, 2020 2:03 p.m.

They had 'dreams and plans': Detroit honors COVID-19 victims

DETROIT (AP) — The city turned an island park into an extraordinary memorial garden Monday as cars packed with grieving families slowly traveled past hundreds of photos of Detroit residents who died from COVID-19.

August 31, 2020 2:03 p.m.

The Latest: Cyprus calls for masks, distancing at protests

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ Health Ministry says anyone taking part in a peaceful protest is obligated to wear a face mask and keep at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from other demonstrators.

August 31, 2020 1:27 p.m.

The Latest: UN chief says COVID-19 deepens gender inequality

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief says the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the inequality between men and women and reversed “decades of limited and fragile progress on gender equality and women’s rights.”

August 31, 2020 1:06 p.m.

2 shootings, 2 days: In Kenosha, a microcosm of US strife

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Black man, accosted by police on a domestic dispute call, is left with bullet wounds in his back that will likely keep him from ever walking again. A white 17-year-old, rifle in hand, strolls past authorities untouched amid cries that he just gunned down three people protesting the Black man’s shooting.

August 31, 2020 11:27 a.m.

The Latest: Most Rhode Island schools cleared to reopen soon

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Gina Raimondo says every public school district in Rhode Island except two has been given the go-ahead to resume in-person classes when schools reopen in September.

August 31, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: WHO official warns against reopening too quickly

GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization is warning that opening up societies too quickly amid the coronavirus pandemic is a “recipe for disaster.”

August 31, 2020 10:03 a.m.

The Latest: Trump's pandemic adviser urges cautious optimism

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President Donald Trump’s new pandemic adviser, Dr. Scott Atlas, says coronavirus infections and deaths are declining in the hardest-hit states.

August 31, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Detroit honors COVID-19 victims with public park memorial

DETROIT (AP) — An island park in Detroit has become an extraordinary memorial garden, with cars packed with families slowly passing hundreds of photos of city residents who have died from COVID-19.

August 31, 2020 9:03 a.m.

The Latest: Drive-thru memorial honors Detroit virus victims

DETROIT — The city of Detroit turned an island park into an extraordinary memorial garden on Monday as cars packed with families slowly passed hundreds of photos of residents who died from COVID-19.

August 31, 2020 7:27 a.m.

US cables: Colombia’s ex-president suspected of militia ties

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A high-level U.S. Department of Defense official strongly suspected that Colombia's then-President Álvaro Uribe – now under house arrest - had a history of dealings with violent paramilitaries, according to a newly declassified memo from his early years in office.

August 31, 2020 3:27 a.m.

Mitsubishi Motors executive behind Nissan alliance dies

TOKYO (AP) — Former Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the Japanese automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71.

August 31, 2020 2:27 a.m.

Japan's Mitsubishi executive behind Nissan alliance has died

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors' former Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the automaker’s alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71.

August 31, 2020 1:33 a.m.

COVID-19 takes loved ones, then the rituals to mourn them

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When Khumbulani Moyo heard that his daughter had died of pneumonia while he was away on a work trip, he was shattered.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: S. Korea sees 299 new cases as virus spikes

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 299 new cases of the coronavirus as officials placed limits on dining at restaurants and closed fitness centers and after-school academies in the greater capital area to slow the spread of the virus.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul’s dancing shoes, portraying both Black American icons with a searing intensity that commanded respect. When the former playwright suited up as Black Panther, he brought cool intellectual gravitas to the Marvel superhero whose “Wakanda forever!” salute reverberated worldwide.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chadwick Boseman, who played Black American icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown with searing intensity before inspiring audiences worldwide as the regal Black Panther in Marvel's blockbuster movie franchise, died Friday of cancer. He was 43.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Ronnie Kole, New Orleans pianist, dead at 89

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ronnie Kole, an acclaimed New Orleans pianist who performed across the globe, has died. He was 89.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Hamilton dedicates F1 pole position to Chadwick Boseman

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — After clinching the record-extending 93rd pole position of his distinguished career, Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton stood proudly on top of his all-black Mercedes and crossed his arms in memory of a hero of his own.