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August 18, 2020 4:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

August 18, 2020 3:27 a.m.

Florida sheriff race centers on school killing, old shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The race for sheriff in one of Florida's most populous counties centers on a high school massacre and a shooting decades earlier.

August 18, 2020 3:03 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 18, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Strong quake in Philippines kills 1, damages houses, roads

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong earthquake jolted the central Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least one person, injuring dozens, and damaging houses, two buildings used for coronavirus quarantine, bridges and a port.

August 18, 2020 1:03 a.m.

National Zoo awaits birth of pandemic panda cub

WASHINGTON (AP) — Zookeepers at Washington’s National Zoo are on furry black-and-white baby watch after concluding that venerable giant panda matriarch Mei Xiang is pregnant and could give birth this week. It’s a welcome bit of good news amid a pandemic that kept the zoo shuttered for months.

August 18, 2020 12:38 a.m.

Soap Lake, Wilson Creek schools opt for online instruction

GRANT COUNTY — Superintendents from both the Soap Lake and Wilson Creek school districts have announced that classes will begin all-online in September, according to videos posted to social media.

August 18, 2020 12:27 a.m.

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Five takeaways from first night of the Democratic convention

In another profound way that the coronavirus pandemic has upended American life, the Democratic National Convention started Monday with no convening. Instead, Democrats opted for the first virtual convention as the party begins the formal process of nominating Joe Biden as its candidate for president.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic convention

Former First Lady's Michelle Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention, as broadcast Aug. 17, 2020:

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Returning vacationers face new constraints as virus spikes

PARIS (AP) — Countries that had seen a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks tracked swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases Monday, prompting fears among government leaders and health officials that months of hard-won progress would be lost in just days as vacationers return home.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Strong earthquake jolts central Philippines, homes damaged

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck a central Philippine region Tuesday, trapping a family in a collapsed house, damaging other houses, low-slung buildings and a seaport and prompting people to dash outdoors for safety.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Universities scramble to deal with virus outbreaks

North Carolina's flagship university canceled in-person classes for undergraduates just a week into the fall semester Monday as college campuses around the U.S. scramble to deal with coronavirus clusters linked in some cases to student housing, off-campus parties and packed bars.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

La Stella's walk-off homer sends Angels past Giants, 7-6

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tommy La Stella hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.

August 18, 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 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Heat wave still threatens California power grid with outages

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s power grid operators were keeping an eye on the thermometer Tuesday after avoiding highly anticipated rolling blackouts a day earlier as an ongoing heat wave stresses the electrical system.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

This Week: Home Depot, Target results, US home sales

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats

ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a four-run rally that gave the Atlanta Braves a stunning 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Inter Milan beats Shakhtar 5-0 to reach Europa League final

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Inter Milan is back in a European final for the first time in a decade, and the Italian team is playing like it's never been away.

August 18, 2020 12:06 a.m.

McSally expresses concern about Trump-Kelly voters

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Sen. Martha McSally expressed concern to GOP activists that some supporters of President Donald Trump may not vote for her, an indication of her struggles to avoid the defection of Republicans whose support she'll need to keep her seat.