Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot.

Pandemic university: Michigan students adjust to COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students at universities all over Michigan are receiving emails from their schools welcoming them back for the fall, but a cloud of concern is hovering because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Reinforcements arriving to help in deadly California fires

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters and aircraft from 10 states began arriving in California Friday to help weary crews battling some of the largest blazes in state history as weekend weather threatened to renew the advance of flames that have killed six people and incinerated hundreds of homes.

Legals for August, 23 2020

Stars' top line dominant in 5-3 win over Avs in Game 1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The top line for the Dallas Stars finally came to life, stepping up after a quick turnaround for an impressive start in round two of the Western Conference playoffs.

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.

Local students complete 6-week summer program

MOSES LAKE — Students from Othello, Royal City, Warden and Moses Lake celebrated the completion of a six-week summer program last week.

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.

Empty El Tráfico: LAFC, Galaxy rekindle rivalry without fans

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The stadium lights flickered and composer Ennio Morricone's haunting “The Ecstasy of Gold” blasted through the Banc of California Stadium sound system Saturday, just as they always do before Los Angeles FC's home games.

Pandemic university: Michigan students adjust to COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students at universities all over Michigan are receiving emails from their schools welcoming them back for the fall, but a cloud of concern is hovering because of the coronavirus pandemic.

AP FACT CHECK: What the Dems didn't say, and what Trump did

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden and fellow Democrats spun an assortment of facts to their benefit in their national convention, omitting inconvenient truths such as Barack Obama's record of aggressive deportations and swift action by a Republican president to save the auto industry more than a decade ago.

Boys soccer falls to Timberwolves in opener

COEUR d’ALENE — It wasn’t the start to the season the Sandpoint boys soccer team was hoping for. The Bulldogs fell 4-1 at Lake City on Friday in the nonleague opener for both teams.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

NCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates others

For the college athletes who are heading into a season of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the NCAA's decision to not charge them a year of eligibility — no matter how much they play — brings peace of mind.

Schools, colleges debate course as Georgia virus cases fall

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia school district that had switched to all-online classes abruptly reversed course on Friday for most of its schools, while officials at one state university nervously eyed rising numbers of COVID-19 infections among students.

DC United plays FC Cincinnati to scoreless draw

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bill Hamid made two saves to help D.C. United play FC Cincinnati to a scoreless draw Friday night.

NCAA moves toward free year of eligibility for fall athletes

College athletes who play fall sports, including football, will be given a free year of eligibility no matter how much they compete over the next 10 months if an NCAA recommendation is approved later this week.

Asia Today: Seoul surge appears to spread around South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea added its most new virus cases in months on Friday, driven by a surge around the capital that appears to be spreading nationwide.

Kansas City police officer indicted on felony assault charge

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City police sergeant has been indicted on a felony charge of third-degree assault after he allegedly kneed a 15-year-old boy on his neck and head and forced his head into the pavement while the teenager repeatedly said “I can't breathe," a Missouri prosecutor announced Friday.

Actor James Hong back in spotlight with Hollywood star push

James Hong is learning to do his first Zoom video chat at the spry age of 91. The actor, who has witnessed his industry continuously evolve with technology, is finding it “mind-boggling.”