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July 27, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Black soldiers monument faces scrutiny amid racial reckoning

BOSTON (AP) — The white Union Army commander sits rigid atop an imposing horse. His Black men, rifles to their shoulders, march resolutely alongside on their way to battle.

July 27, 2020 5:27 a.m.

The Latest: Azar credits masks for 'plateauing' of cases

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says people “stepping up to the plate” is the reason for some of the “plateauing” in coronavirus cases being seen in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

July 27, 2020 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: WHO: Coronavirus cases double over past 6 weeks

GENEVA —The coronavirus pandemic “continues to accelerate”, with a doubling of cases over the last six weeks, the World Health Organization chief says.

July 27, 2020 4:27 a.m.

The Latest: Belgian leaders concerned by surge in infections

BRUSSELS — Belgian health authorities say cases of COVID-19 are growing at an alarming rate amid a surge of infections in the port city of Antwerp.

July 27, 2020 4:06 a.m.

Liz Weston: Can you trust your mobile payment app?

Money transfer apps including Venmo, Cash App and PayPal have surged in popularity during the pandemic as people seek safe, contactless ways to send and receive money. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the limitations of these payment platforms or how they can put someone’s finances at risk.

July 27, 2020 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: Morocco bans travel to and from major cities

PARIS — Morocco is banning all travel to and from some of its major cities to try to stem a small spike in coronavirus cases, even though the North African country has remained less impacted than its European neighbors to the north.

July 27, 2020 2:03 a.m.

UN says Afghan civilian casualties down by 13% this year

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan saw a 13% drop in the number of civilians killed and wounded in violence across the country in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period last year, according to a U.N. report released Monday.

July 27, 2020 1:27 a.m.

The Latest: Hong Kong increases virus rules as cases grow

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will ban dining at restaurants completely and mandate masks in all public places, as the city battles a worsening coronavirus outbreak that has infected over 1,000 people in the last two weeks.

July 27, 2020 12:27 a.m.

The Latest: Pakistan hits daily low, cautious before holiday

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hit another low in COVID-19 deaths with 20 in the last 24 hours, the lowest daily increase since mid-June.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

From police chief to VP? Inside Val Demings' unlikely path

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Val Demings has already been vice president.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

NCAA heeds Division I's pleas for patience on fall sports

Heeding pleas for patience from college sports leaders, the NCAA Board of Governors held off on making any decisions about whether to hold championship events in fall sports during the coronavirus pandemic.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

LONDON (AP) — Peter Green, the dexterous blues guitarist who led the first incarnation of Fleetwood Mac in a career shortened by psychedelic drugs and mental illness, has died at 73.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

'Unholy alliance' of power, money fueled corruption scheme

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An accused co-conspirator called it an “unholy alliance" — dealings between a longtime Ohio politician seeking to restore his power and an energy company in desperate need of a billion-dollar bailout to rescue two nuclear plants in the state.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

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July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Actor John Saxon dies; 'Enter the Dragon' among many roles

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in “Enter the Dragon” and appeared in several “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 83.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

White House, Senate GOP try again on $1 trillion virus aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — Suggesting a narrower

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Giants beat Dodgers 3-1, gain split of season-opening series

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mauricio Dubon singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday night.

July 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

NYCFC upsets Toronto FC 3-1, advances to MLS quarterfinals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jesús Medina scored in the fifth minute, Valentín Castellanos doubled the lead early in the second half and Maxi Moralez provided the clinching goal late as New York City FC beat Toronto FC 3-1 on Sunday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back tournament.