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August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP Explains: What's behind the Turkey-Greece saber rattling

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greek and Turkish warships are testing each other’s naval prowess while political leaders in Athens and Ankara probe each other’s resolve over a search for hydrocarbon reserves in east Mediterranean waters that each nation claims.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriage

NEW YORK (AP) — If there's one thing the pandemic hasn't canceled, it's the search for love.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

McConnell campaign hires student from viral DC encounter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign has hired a Kentucky teenager known for his viral encounter with a Native American man at the Lincoln Memorial last year.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Review: In 'Tenet,' a time-bending thriller for bended times

I went in fresh to “Tenet.” I didn’t have any real sense of the plot, yes, but it's more that it had been some five months since I was last in a movie theater. That’s a long hiatus — a dark ages for sitting in the dark — for someone, anyone, used to going to the movies more days than not. The last film I had seen in a cinema, back in March, was

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

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

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Abe says 'gut wrenching' resignation leaves goals unfinished

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, said he is stepping down because a chronic health problem has resurfaced. He told reporters Friday that it was “gut wrenching” to leave many of his goals unfinished.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

No sweat: Dick's crushes 2Q as consumers focus on fitness

At home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick's Sporting Goods. The retailer's second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street's expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Moana's voice, Auliʻi Cravalho takes the next step

Auliʻi Cravalho’s life changed forever at age 14 when she was cast as the voice of Disney’s “Moana.” The Hawaiian native loved singing and acting, but they were just hobbies to her. So were horseback riding, swimming and microbiology, for that matter. A career in Hollywood seemed implausible at best.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

World leaders praise Japan PM Abe's contributions to ties

World leaders wished Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a rapid recovery and praised his contributions to bilateral relations during his years as Japan's longest-serving leader. Abe announced Friday that he is stepping down because of a health problem. He is expected to stay on until a new governing party leader is elected and formally approved by the parliament.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

For health workers, the pandemic Tour de France is a big ask

NICE, France (AP) — Surely too busy racing to notice, the 176 riders who

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. They want people to vote — hopefully in their home arenas.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Pence rallies supporters during rain-soaked Michigan stop

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence, flanked by construction equipment and “Make America Great Again” banners, touted President Donald Trump’s policy accomplishments Friday while urging Michigan voters to support his reelection.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Upton, Heaney lead Angels to 3-2 victory over Mariners

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout homered, Justin Upton delivered the tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Friday night to win back-to-back games for only the second time all season.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

UN council approves cut in Lebanon peacekeepers as US sought

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday cutting the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon and expanding its mandate to address U.S. and Israeli concerns about activities of the militant group Hezbollah in the area.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from the grip of a pandemic that has held back a recovery and kept roughly 27 million people jobless.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

France drives in 4 as Padres rally past Rockies

DENVER (AP) — Ty France had four RBIs and the San Diego Padres posted another comeback victory, overcoming an early four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-4 on Friday night.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

NEW YORK (AP) — Dominic Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 6-4 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Strong safety: Browns’ Redwine committed to change off field

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Sheldrick Redwine’s passion extends way beyond the chalk-lined boundaries of a football field.

August 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Colts return to practice with plan to combat injustices

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts returned to practice Friday — with a plan and a purpose.