Mercedes Barcha, widow of Gabriel García Márquez, dies at 87

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mercedes Barcha, who was credited by late husband and Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez with making it possible for him to write his masterpiece “One Hundred Years of Solitude," has died at the age of 87.

After years of big moments, Bill Clinton's DNC role shrinks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Few people ever have logged more time on Democratic National Convention stages than Bill Clinton.

Ovechkin helps Capitals avoid elimination

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Tuesday night and avoid a sweep in their first-round series.

Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With her baby brother in her arms, Kara Apuzzo tried to follow along in an online class as he squirmed or slept. Other times, the 18-year-old rushed to get ready for work at a front-line job at Target as her virtual high school lessons were still wrapping up.

Television viewership down for unconventional convention

NEW YORK (AP) — Preliminary estimates show television viewership for the first night of the Democrats' virtual convention was sharply down compared to the opening of Hillary Clinton's nominating party four years ago.

A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just China

For millions of people in the U.S. who use the Chinese app WeChat, it's a lifeline to friends, family, customers and business contacts in China.

Mizzou's Drinkwitz gets Alabama, LSU added to 1st-year sked

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — It won't take long for Eli Drinkwitz to learn just how far he has to go in building a “New Zou."

Mulligan: Extra year of NCAA eligibility for fall athletes?

Whether college football players play a lot in the fall, a little in the spring or not at all over the next 10 months, some athletic administrators want to give them a mulligan on the 2020-21 season.

Piatti scores twice and Toronto downs Vancouver 2-0

TORONTO (AP) — Pablo Piatti scored a pair of goals and Toronto FC defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Tuesday night as the teams restarted the regular season.

Legals for August, 19 2020

Ovechkin helps Capitals avoid elimination

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period, as the Washington Capitals rallied from two goals down to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 Tuesday night and avoid a sweep in their first-round series.

A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just China

For millions of people in the U.S. who use the Chinese app WeChat, it's a lifeline to friends, family, customers and business contacts in China.

Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-7 in 10th after blowing 4-run lead

BALTIMORE (AP) — Travis Shaw scored on a throwing error in the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Tuesday night after blowing a four-run lead.

Piatti scores twice and Toronto downs Vancouver 2-0

TORONTO (AP) — Pablo Piatti scored a pair of goals and Toronto FC defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Tuesday night as the teams restarted the regular season.

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Biden's convention focus: Experience to fix Trump's chaos

LAFC President Tom Penn leaves job, moves into business

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC President Tom Penn is leaving his job to move into private business.

Klingberg gets winner, Stars beat Flames 2-1 for 3-2 lead

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — John Klingberg didn't have the decisive goal taken away this time.

After years of big moments, Bill Clinton's DNC role shrinks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Few people ever have logged more time on Democratic National Convention stages than Bill Clinton.

Power operators eye thermostat, Newsom declares emergency

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency Tuesday over wildfires burning throughout California amid excessive heat as the state’s power grid operator pleaded with residents and businesses to continue conserving energy to avoid rolling blackouts.

Michigan State says most classes will be online in the fall

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University is going online for the fall and is encouraging students to stay home, the school's president announced Tuesday, as schools across the nation struggled to control coronavirus outbreaks.