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August 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

California wildfires some of largest in state history

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lightning-sparked wildfires in Northern California exploded in size Friday to become some of the largest in state history, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes and other structures as reinforcements began arriving to help weary firefighters.

August 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

European economic rebound slows as virus cases rise

LONDON (AP) — The European economy's rebound from the coronavirus recession appears to have slowed in August as a resurgence in new confirmed contagions across the region makes businesses, shoppers and travelers more cautious.

August 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Stanford sports cuts could mean big loss for US Olympic team

If all the athletes from Stanford had been their own country, they would have tied with South Korea for 11th place in the medal standings at the 2016 Olympics.

August 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

S&P 500 ticks higher to record, powered again by tech stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.

August 22, 2020 9:27 p.m.

White homers, drives in 6 as Mariners thump Rangers 10-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Evan White doubled and homered in his first two at-bats and finished with a career-high six RBIs, Kyle Lewis added three more hits to his AL-leading total and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 10-1 on Saturday night.

August 22, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Braves rally to beat Workman, Phillies 6-5 in 9th

ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves spoiled Brandon Workman’s debut with Philadelphia, rallying for a 6-5 win over the sliding Phillies on Saturday night.

August 22, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Kim 6 neat innings for 1st MLB win, Cardinals blank Reds 3-0

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kwang Hyun Kim pitched six sharp innings and earned his first major league win as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Saturday night.

August 22, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak.

August 22, 2020 6:06 p.m.

Agent for Vegas goalie Fleury raises questions with tweet

Peter DeBoer didn't name his starting goaltender for Game 1 of the Vegas Golden Knights' second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks.

August 22, 2020 3:03 p.m.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

August 22, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Antetokounmpo leads efficient Bucks to 121-107 rout of Magic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.

August 22, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Browns CB Johnson released from hospital, RB Chubb back

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released from the hospital after suffering a lacerated liver in practice this week.

August 22, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Nationals' Strasburg is done for season, awaits hand surgery

WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg’s season is over.

August 22, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Browns CB Johnson released from hospital after liver injury

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released from the hospital after suffering a lacerated liver in practice this week.

August 22, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Stanford sports cuts could mean big loss for US Olympic team

If all the athletes from Stanford had been their own country, they would have tied with South Korea for 11th place in the medal standings at the 2016 Olympics.

August 22, 2020 8:03 a.m.

The bully pulpit: Trump pushes Washington, but virus resists

WASHINGTON (AP) — His face framed by the golden Oval Office curtains behind him, President Donald Trump stared straight into the camera aimed at the Resolute Desk.

August 22, 2020 6:27 a.m.

Mississippi flag designs: Would they make good tattoos?

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After mothballing its old Confederate-themed state flag, Mississippi could choose a new one with a magnolia, a shield with wavy lines representing water, or an “edgy” representation of the Mississippi River snaking along the state’s western border.

August 22, 2020 6:03 a.m.

425 days later, Champions League ends with PSG-Bayern final

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — After an unprecedented suspension of the competition, pandemic-enforced changes to the format and a switch of location for the final, the Champions League will conclude on Sunday — 425 days after the first game was played.

August 22, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Moderate Tulsa mayor faces fierce political crosscurrents

By all accounts, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum has been a fast-rising political star in Oklahoma.

August 22, 2020 2:03 a.m.

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