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August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises

BEIRUT (AP) — It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on the porch of a Beirut palace surrounded by local politicians and religious leaders and declared the State of Greater Lebanon — the precursor of the modern state of Lebanon.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Postal chief DeJoy has long leveraged connections, dollars

WASHINGTON (AP) — During its search for a new postmaster general, the U.S. Postal Service

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Murray scores 50 more points, Nuggets force Game 7 with Jazz

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel will be settled in the first Game 7 in the bubble.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Taurasi, Diggins-Smith help Mercury hold off Lynx, 83-79

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 13 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Minnesota Lynx 83-79 win on Sunday night for their third victory in a row.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sánchez and Aaron Hicks — among the few remaining regulars healthy enough to join the Yankees' lineup — made sure the Bronx Bombers held serve at home in this unusual Subway Series.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'Tenet' launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office

NEW YORK (AP) — The first wave of big new movies released since the beginning of the pandemic, including Christopher Nolan's mind-bending thriller

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

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.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Leonard leads Clippers past Doncic, Mavs to reach 2nd round

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers knocked him around and shut his teammates down, and still Luka Doncic kept coming.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crosstown Mets 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep Sunday night.

August 31, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'How dare we not vote?' Black voters organize after DC march

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tears streamed down Brooke Moreland’s face as she watched

August 30, 2020 10:27 p.m.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

August 30, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Uncertainty dominates presidential campaign's final stretch

NEW YORK (AP) — Within President Donald Trump’s campaign, some privately feared the worst heading into the national conventions.

August 30, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Padres acquire veteran catcher Jason Castro from Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The San Diego Padres acquired veteran catcher Jason Castro from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in a trade for right-handed reliever Gerardo Reyes.

August 30, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Survey: China manufacturing logs feeble growth in August

BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing activity held steady in August as domestic demand helped to offset weaker orders from exports markets that are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, a survey showed Monday.

August 30, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Mariners send C Nola to San Diego as part of 7-player trade

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpieces of the deal.

August 30, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Murray scores 50 more points, Nuggets force Game 7 with Jazz

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel will be settled in the first Game 7 in the bubble.

August 30, 2020 6:06 p.m.

Stars take 3-1 series lead over Avalanche with 5-4 win

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Radek Faksa and the Dallas Stars are one win away from the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008.

August 30, 2020 6:06 p.m.

Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Sánchez and Aaron Hicks — among the few remaining regulars healthy enough to join the Yankees' lineup — made sure the Bronx Bombers held serve at home in this unusual Subway Series.

August 30, 2020 6:06 p.m.

Taurasi, Diggins-Smith help Mercury hold off Lynx, 83-79

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 13 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Minnesota Lynx 83-79 win on Sunday night for their third victory in a row.