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August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Gross wins Alaska Democratic US Senate primary

The Latest on the 2020 primary elections (all times local):

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lummis, Cheney win GOP nominations in Wyoming primary

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Four women — two Republicans who've already served in Congress and two Democrats with far less political experience — will compete for U.S. Senate and House seats in Wyoming after winning primary contests Tuesday.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Golden Knights eliminate Blackhawks with 4-3 win in Game 5

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Facing an early deficit, the Vegas Golden Knights were sparked by its stars, setting the stage for Alex Tuch to send top-seed in the Western Conference into the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Mali's president announces resignation after armed mutiny

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s president announced his resignation late Tuesday, just hours after armed soldiers seized him from his home in a dramatic power grab following months of protests demanding his ouster.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Sullivan, Gross advance in Alaska US Senate primaries

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Independent Al Gross won the Democratic Alaska U.S. Senate primary Tuesday, advancing to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in this fall's general election.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

US Forecast

US Forecast for Thursday, August 20, 2020

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

At DNC, Jill Biden pledges husband Joe will 'make us whole'

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Delegates from all 50 states, former Republican national security advisers and progressive leaders all endorsed Joe Biden.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

S&P 500 closes at a record, erasing last of pandemic losses

Wall Street clawed back the last of the historic, frenzied losses unleashed by the coronavirus, as the S&P 500 closed at an all-time high Tuesday. The benchmark index notched a modest 0.2% gain to beat its previous record high set on Feb. 19, before the pandemic shut down businesses around the world and knocked economies into their worst recessions in decades. The S&P 500′s milestone caps a furious 51.5% rally that began in late March. Tremendous amounts of aid from the Federal Reserve and Congress helped launch the rally, which built momentum on signs of budding growth in the economy.

August 19, 2020 12:03 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 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Shares advance in Asia after S&P 500 logs all-time high

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged a fresh all-time high.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Lithuanian lawmakers vote for sanctions against Belarus

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuania’s parliament voted for economic sanctions against neighboring Belarus on Tuesday, saying the presidential election there mustn't be internationally recognized.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Genevieve approaches Mexico's Baja as Category 1 hurricane

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) —

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Colleges grapple with coronavirus as students return

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame and Michigan State universities became the latest colleges to move classes online because of the coronavirus on Tuesday as colleges struggle to contain outbreaks and students continue to congregate in large groups without masks or social distancing.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

China says US damaging global trade with Huawei sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — China accused Washington of damaging global trade with sanctions that threaten to cripple tech giant Huawei and said Tuesday it will protect Chinese companies but gave no indication of possible retaliation.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Scott Franklin beats US Rep. Spano in Fla. GOP primary

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Scott Franklin, a former Navy pilot and business owner, defeated U.S. Rep. Ross Spano in Florida's Republican congressional primary on Tuesday, amid ethics issues that have dogged the incumbent.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Australia announces coronavirus vaccine deal

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia has announced a deal to manufacture a potential coronavirus vaccine being developed by British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.

August 19, 2020 12:03 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 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fleck, Gophers dismiss momentum loss: 'Kind of make-believe'

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a non-coronavirus world, Minnesota was poised for another strong season following the 11-2 record and No. 10 ranking in the final Associated Press poll for 2019.

August 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Orgeron: Defensive end Justin Thomas has left LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU defensive end Justin Thomas has left the Tigers for the second time since the middle of last season, coach Ed Orgeron said Tuesday.