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August 20, 2020 12:30 a.m.

Science Says: People stoking brew that makes California burn

If you want to build a fire, you need three things: Ignition, fuel and oxygen. But wildfire in California is a much more complex people-stoked witch’s brew.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Wasted chances prove costly for Lyon against Bayern

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A couple of missed chances early on cost Lyon its chance of challenging Bayern Munich for a spot in the Champions League final.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Bauer blanks Royals, sports cheeky T-shirt in twinbill split

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Trevor Bauer pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Wednesday night to split a doubleheader marked by strong starting pitching.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Nationals-Braves postponed by rain, spoiling Pache's debut

ATLANTA (AP) — The planned major league debut for Braves top prospect Cristian Pache will have to wait.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Pompeo pledges support for Iraq, targets pro-Iran militias

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged that the Trump administration will continue to support Iraq as it confronts the threat posed by the Islamic State group, but he also called for the Baghdad government to redouble efforts to rein in pro-Iran militias.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Goff boosts athleticism, hopes to be more elusive with Rams

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff has always seemed slightly amused whenever he's asked about his fitness. This son of a professional baseball player has been a star quarterback for practically his entire life, and he retains an elite athlete's matter-of-fact confidence that he can do just about anything.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

World's top shipper says outlook for trade uncertain

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The world’s biggest shipping company, Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk, said Wednesday that its business dropped only slightly during the second quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic hurt global demand but the outlook for trade is highly uncertain.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Yelich homers, Anderson solid as Brewers beat Twins 9-3

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Christian Yelich hit one of Milwaukee’s four homers, Brett Anderson pitched six strong innings and the Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Wednesday night.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Democratic convention takeaways: Make history, pound Trump

There has been one persistent theme in the Democratic National Convention so far: to portray President Donald Trump in highly personal ways as one unsuited for the White House both in skills and temperament. And no one, not even former President Barack Obama, has been holding back.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Fed officials worried about withdrawal of government support

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers lifted their spending in May and June but businesses remained cautious because of the tremendous uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook, Federal Reserve officials said at a policy meeting last month.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Nola drives in 4, Mariners snap Dodgers streak with 6-4 win

SEATTLE (AP) — When he was younger and probably a little more stubborn, Seattle's Taijuan Walker would have struggled to make a major in-game adjustment that called for abandoning the original game plan.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Machado hits grand slam in 10th, Padres beat Rangers 6-3

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a grand slam with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers for the third straight game, 6-3 Wednesday night.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama painted a unsparing portrait of American democracy on the brink if President Donald Trump wins in November, warning in a scathing, and at times emotional, address Wednesday that his successor is both unfit for office and apathetic to the nation's founding principles.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Edmunds: When to buy new instead of used

A rule of thumb for car buying is that a used vehicle will provide greater savings and better value than a new vehicle. But “better value” isn’t applicable to every car, especially right now.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Luka Doncic, Mavericks beat Clippers to tie series at 1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks put together the pivotal run when he was out to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 127-114 on Wednesday night and even the Western Conference playoff series at a game apiece.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

At home and in US, Jamaicans celebrate Kamala Harris' VP nod

ORANGE HILL, Jamaica (AP) — Residents of this small town in the farming country of northern Jamaica watched elated Wednesday night as Kamala Harris, daughter of one of the many Orange Hill residents who emigrated to the U.S., accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Public lands chief hangs on despite nomination getting nixed

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A former oil industry attorney will continue calling the shots for a government agency that oversees nearly a quarter-billion public acres in the U.S. West, despite the White House saying over the weekend that President Donald Trump would withdraw the nomination of William Perry Pendley.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

New this week: Tim McGraw music, Democrats meet & 'The 24th'

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 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Mariners designate former All-Star Vogelbach for assignment

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have designated Daniel Vogelbach for assignment barely a year after he was an All-Star selection.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Review: 'Unhinged' is no reason to return to a movie theater

“We hope you are as excited as we are,” goes the promotional email from the studio, “about bringing the beloved pastime of going to the movies back into America’s lives.”