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August 4, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Miami Marlins resume season and win with 18 new players

MIAMI (AP) — Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating.

August 4, 2020 8:27 p.m.

The Latest: Japan governor touts gargling product for virus

TOKYO — A governor in Japan is drawing skeptical criticism after he touted a gargling product as effective against the coronavirus, an assertion that, despite its dubiousness, emptied some store shelves of the medicine.

August 4, 2020 8:27 p.m.

Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0

BALTIMORE (AP) — Finally back on the baseball diamond after enduring eight days of virus testing, hotel room service and lengthy bus rides, the Miami Marlins scratched out a victory worth savoring.

August 4, 2020 7:03 p.m.

The Latest: Mexico posts near-record 857 coronavirus deaths

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico posted a near-record one-day total of 857 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, bringing the country’s confirmed death toll to 48,869, the third-highest number in the world.

August 4, 2020 7:03 p.m.

No Butler, no problem as Miami Heat beat Celtics 111-106

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — With or without Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat felt they needed to send a message to the Boston Celtics.

August 4, 2020 6:27 p.m.

The Latest: Hong Kong sees 80 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

Hong Hong has reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths, while new cases in mainland China fell to just 27.

August 4, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Ex-Google exec sent to prison for stealing robocar secrets

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — A former Google engineer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing trade secrets before joining Uber's effort to build robotic vehicles for its ride-hailing service.

August 4, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Powerful Colombian ex-president ordered under house arrest

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will be placed under house arrest while the Supreme Court advances a witness tampering investigation against him in a titanic blow to one of the nation's most enduring but controversial political leaders.

August 4, 2020 5:27 p.m.

Virus-stricken Marlins resume season with 18 new players

MIAMI (AP) — Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating.

August 4, 2020 5:03 p.m.

The Latest: Trump says more Americans will be lost to virus

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says more Americans will be lost to COVID-19.

August 4, 2020 5:03 p.m.

Emerging young stars stand out at MLS tournament

Philadelphia Union midfielder Brenden Aaronson has played so well in his brief MLS career that he's now fodder for the European soccer rumor mill.

August 4, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: 2 Iowa schools rebuff governor's return demand

Des Moines, IOWA — At least two school districts in Iowa are refusing to follow the governor’s demand that they return students to classrooms, rebuffing the idea that the state can override what local officials believe is the safest way to educate their children as coronavirus spreads in their counties.

Trout Creek hosts 20th annual Cool Summer Nights Car Show
August 4, 2020 3:29 p.m.

Trout Creek hosts 20th annual Cool Summer Nights Car Show

With temperatures hovering in the 90s due to a mid-summer heat wave, there was more than enough cool to go around for classic car fans in Trout Lake this past weekend.

August 4, 2020 3:27 p.m.

Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the early days of the coronavirus crisis, President Donald Trump was flanked in the White House briefing room by a team of public health experts in a seeming portrait of unity to confront the disease that was ravaging the globe.

August 4, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Powerful Colombian ex-president to lose freedom during probe

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will not be allowed to remain at liberty while the Supreme Court investigates allegations of witness tampering against him in another blow to one of the nation’s most powerful political leaders.

August 4, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Progress 'long ways away' as urgency grows on virus relief

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated Senate Republicans re-upped their complaints on Tuesday that Democratic negotiators are staking too hard a line in talks on a sweeping coronavirus relief bill, but pressure is mounting for progress as COVID-weary senators are eager to return to their home states for the August recess.

Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks
August 4, 2020 1:48 p.m.

Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks

President Donald Trump has signed legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands

August 4, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Review: More supernatural horror from ‘The Strain’ writers

“The Hollow Ones: The Blackwood Tapes Vol. 1,” by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan (Hachette Book Group)

August 4, 2020 12:03 p.m.

New property tax and business incentive package advances

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers will try once again to pass a major property tax and business incentive package as early as Wednesday, with time running out in this year's session.

August 4, 2020 11:03 a.m.

Key GOP senator backs food stamp boost in virus relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Senate Republican said Tuesday that he supports an increase in the food stamp benefit as part of a huge coronavirus relief bill, adding that an agreement on that issue could lead to further overall progress on the legislation, which remains stalled despite days of Capitol negotiations.