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Cotton among 11 U.S. politicians, heads of organizations sanctioned by China BEIJING — China on Monday announced unspecified sanctions against 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations promoting democratic causes, including Senators... by The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

More than 100 arrests, 13 officers hurt amid Chicago looting CHICAGO — More than 100 people were arrested Monday following a night of looting and unrest that left 13 officers injured and caused damage in the city's upscal... by The Associated Press - August 10, 2020

Trump edicts' effect unclear, analysts say WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's executive actions to disburse coronavirus relief without Congress sparked confusion and frustration Sunday among business... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

2 more officials resign amid Beirut blast furor; U.S., other donors raise $298M in aid BEIRUT -- Lebanon's government was in crisis Sunday as key ministers resigned after the blast that gutted parts of the capital last week and demonstrators furio... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

U.S.' virus response scorned in Europe ROME -- With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassing 5 million Sunday, by far the most of any country, the struggle of the most powerful nation in th... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

Black Portland residents struggle to be heard PORTLAND, Ore. -- Chaotic and often violent protests against racial injustice have topped the headlines for days, but lost in the shouting are the voices of man... by GILLIAN FLACCUS AND SUMAN NAISHADHAM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

DeWine critics call out inconsistent virus tests COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio governor's positive, then negative, tests for covid-19 have provided fuel for skeptics of government pandemic mandates and critics of... by DAN SEWELL AND ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Longtime U.S. appellate judge Williams dead Judge Stephen Williams, a member of the powerful Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for more than three decades, died Friday of complications... by FREDRICK KUNKLE THE WASHINGTON POST - August 10, 2020

Virus changes rules for college students As they struggle to salvage some semblance of a campus experience this fall, U.S. colleges are requiring promises from students to help contain the coronavirus ... by MICHAEL HILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

U.S. health secretary arrives in Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan -- U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official sinc... by JOHNSON LAI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Nagasaki recalls U.S. bomb, urges nuke ban TOKYO -- The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, with the mayor and dwindling survivors urging world lea... by MARI YAMAGUCHI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Afghans make move toward peace KABUL, Afghanistan -- A traditional Afghan council concluded Sunday with hundreds of delegates agreeing to free 400 Taliban members, paving the way for an early... by RAHIM FAIEZ AND KATHY GANNON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020

Election meddling draws warning National security adviser Robert O'Brien on Sunday vowed to protect the 2020 U.S. election from foreign interference, whether they back President Donald Trump o... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

The Nation in Brief 5.1 quake cracks North Carolina roads by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 10, 2020

Pandemic adds to Catholic school woes NEW YORK -- As the new academic year arrives, school systems across the United States are struggling to cope with the covid-19 pandemic. Catholic educators have... by DAVID CRARY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - August 10, 2020