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August 12, 2020 12:27 p.m.

The Latest: Georgia school district quarantines 1,150 kids

ATLANTA — Georgia’s largest school district struggled Wednesday to launch online learning for its 180,000 students, with parents complaining students couldn’t log in to Gwinnett County’s system.

August 12, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Man charged with sex assault of unconscious hospital patient

EASTON, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland hospital worker has been charged with sexually assaulting an unconscious patient.

August 12, 2020 11:27 a.m.

US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.

August 12, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Walz names new budget chief with state facing $4.7B deficit

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz named Jim Schowalter as his new commissioner of management and budget Wednesday to replace Myron Frans, who left his administration for a senior post at the University of Minnesota.

August 12, 2020 9:30 a.m.

The Latest: 1,200 Alabama students home after positive test

MOULTON, Ala. — More than 1,200 students at two Alabama schools will begin the year at home after a person connected with both schools tested positive for COVID-19.

August 12, 2020 7:27 a.m.

The Latest: Grandmother of Brazil’s first lady dies

BRASILIA, Brasil — The grandmother of Brazil’s first lady died Wednesday after more than a month fighting COVID-19 in a public hospital on the outskirts of Brasilia.

August 12, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Warlord's release from US prison ups tension with Colombia

MIAMI (AP) — A last-minute battle is unfolding over the fate of a former paramilitary warlord who the Colombian government wants returned following a long drug sentence in U.S. prison.

August 12, 2020 6:03 a.m.

The Latest: Spain sets up field hospital in northern city

MADRID — Spain’s army is setting up a field hospital in Zaragoza as the northern city struggles to stop a new spike in coronavirus cases.

August 12, 2020 1:03 a.m.

Boucher witnesses NHL marathon 20 years after his 5 OT game

Brian Boucher had a feeling by the second overtime that this game was going a while longer, and he knew from personal experience.

August 12, 2020 1 a.m.

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August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Millennial Money: How we renegotiated our bills to cut costs

I know, I know. You’ve probably heard all about how you should renegotiate your bills to save money. But that’s easier said than done, right?

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — In the first major league game in Buffalo since 1915, Travis Shaw hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays settled into their new nest with a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Asian Beach Games postponed

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Healthy ace Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st win

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer was grinding on the mound and grunting with each pitch, forced to work particularly hard just to get through the first two innings.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

College football games canceled or postponed near 1,000

The number of canceled or postponed college football games as of Tuesday, according to Associated Press research.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Trini Lopez, 1960s-era singer mentored by Sinatra, dies

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Trini Lopez, a singer and guitarist who gained fame for his versions of “Lemon Tree” and “If I Had a Hammer” in the 1960s and took his talents to Hollywood, died Tuesday. He was 83.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fire engulfs cooking show star Rachael Ray's home

NEW YORK (AP) — A massive fire engulfed cooking show star Rachael Ray's New York home, authorities said.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Soaked in sweat and doused in water, the Portland Timbers hoisted the MLS is Back trophy at midfield and then headed toward a giant TV screen filled with fans cheering from afar.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Science and politics tied up in global race for a vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — No, Russia isn't having a Sputnik moment.

August 12, 2020 12:03 a.m.

FC Dallas, Nashville SC prepare to restart the MLS season

Having watched the MLS is Back tournament from afar because of coronavirus cases, FC Dallas and Nashville SC are grateful for the chance to play again when they meet Wednesday for the resumption of Major League Soccer's regular season.