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TOP STORIES
A Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protester attends a rally as pro-China counter-protesters also gather nearby, in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press via AP)
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AFGHANISTAN _ The death toll from a late-night suicide bombing at a crowded wedding party in the Afghan capital rose to at least 63, including women and children, officials say. It was the deadliest attack in Kabul this year. By Rahim Faiez and Cara Anna. SENT: 730 words, photos. With AFGHANISTAN-MAJOR PLAYERS _ Major players shaping troubled Afghanistan's future (sent).
PORTLAND RALLIES _ Hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Oregon, for a long-hyped rally that attracted President Donald Trump's attention and resulted in at least 13 arrests. By Gillian Flaccus. SENT: 750 words, photos, video. WITH: AP EXPLAINS-PORTLAND RALLIES _ A look at rallies, recent tension in Portland (sent).
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) celebrates his home run with third base coach Ed Sedar (0) during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Washington. The Brewers won 15-14 in 14 innings. (AP PhotoNick Wass)
HONG KONG-PROTESTS _ Heavy rain fell on tens of thousands of umbrella-ready protesters as they started marching from a packed park in central Hong Kong, where mass pro-democracy demonstrations have become a regular weekend activity. By Yanan Wang and Kelvin Chan. SENT: 500 words, photos. With HONG KONG-PROTESTS-THE LATEST.
IMMIGRATION-PUBLIC BENEFITS _ Doctors and public health experts warn of poor health outcomes and rising costs they say will come from sweeping changes that would deny green cards to many immigrants who use Medicaid, as well as food stamps and other forms of public assistance. Some advocates say they’re already seeing the fallout even before the complex 800-plus page rule takes effect in October. By Sophia Tareen. SENT AS THE SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: 1,150 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-JOE BIDEN-ORIGIN STORY _ As Joe Biden undertakes a third run for the White House, his personal losses come up as points of connection to voters and as personal experience on health care policy. By Nancy Benac. SENT: 2,700 words, photos. An abridged version is also available for use.
Detroit Lions defensive back Will Harris (43) dives to score a touchdown after recovering a fumble as Houston Texans quarterback Joe Webb III (5) tackles him during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. (AP PhotoEric Christian Smith)
FRANCE-POLICE SUICIDES _ Three riot police officers, a police commander, a police academy teacher _ all are among eight French police officers who have killed themselves recently. That makes 64 so far this year _ and the number just keeps on climbing. Deaths by suicide for French police now outnumber deaths in the line of duty. By Elaine Ganley. SENT: 1,100 words, photos.
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ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS _ Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed three Palestinians, severely wound a fourth near heavily guarded perimeter fence. SENT: 130 words.
ALASKA-TOURISTS STRANDED _ Road crews cleared one lane in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve, and buses returned about 300 stranded tourists to the park entrance safely. SENT: 320 words, photo.
GUN CONTROL RALLIES _ Advocates for gun control rallied around the country seeking to pressure Congress to tighten the nation's gun laws after the recent mass shootings in Texas, Ohio and California. SENT: 250 words, photos.
UNIVERSITY PARK-WATER _ Illinois has filed a lawsuit alleging the company that provides water to a Chicago suburb made changes that caused lead to contaminate the village's drinking water. SENT: 480 words.
SMALL PLANE CRASH-LOUISIANA _ Federal investigators say the pilot of a small plane that crashed near New Orleans' Lakefront Airport radioed tower shortly after takeoff about unspecified problems; pilot and an award-winning TV journalist aboard were both killed in crash. SENT: 440 words, photo.
CHINA-NKOREA _ Top military leaders from North Korea and China recommit themselves to strengthened exchanges between their armed forces during a meeting in Beijing. SENT: 130 words.
MASS SHOOTING THREAT-ARREST _ Authorities say a 25-year-old Florida man has been arrested and charged with making written threats to kill, accused of threatening a mass shooting in text messages. SENT: 130 words.
BOYFRIEND DUMPS DIRT _ Authorities say a Florida man used a front-end loader to dump a bucket full of dirt on a car with his girlfriend inside. SENT: 140 words, photo.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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ELECTION 2020-PROGRESSIVES-BLACK CHURCH _ Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren framed their Democratic presidential bids in personal, faith-based terms before black millennial Christians who could help determine which candidate becomes the leading progressive alternative to former Vice President Joe Biden. SENT: 840 words, photos.
ELECTION 2020-ABRAMS-VOTER PROTECTION _ Democrat Stacey Abrams launches a new multistate voter protection initiative in Georgia. SENT: 400 words, photo.
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NATIONAL
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ALASKA-RECORD WARMTH _ Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning. July was Alaska’s warmest month ever, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. By Dan Joling. SENT: 870 words, photos.
SMALL PLANE CRASH _ A plane crashed into a New York home, killing one resident and one person on the aircraft and causing a massive fire, state police say. SENT: 250 words, photos.
DOGGY CON ATLANTA _ Atlanta's scorching August heat didn't stop Megan Nelson from slipping on a long faux fur coat and dressing up like Cruella de Vil for her first Doggy Con convention, a pet event for costumed canines inspired by the upcoming Dragon Con convention. SENT: 370 words, photos.
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INTERNATIONAL
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MEXICO-WOMEN’S PROTESTS _ Workers erected a wooden wall around Mexico City's iconic Angel of Independence monument after feminists defaced it with graffiti during a raucous and violent protest over a string of alleged rapes by police. SENT: 590 words, photos.
ARGENTINA _ Argentina's treasury minister, Nicolás Dujovne, resigns and will be replaced by the economy minister of the country's most populous state, a senior official in the presidential office says. SENT: 210 words, photo.
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SPORTS
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FBN-BLEIER-RETURN TO VIETNAM _ Rocky Bleier thought he made peace with what happened in a rice paddy in Vietnam on Aug. 20, 1969. What the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back didn't have though was closure until a trip back there last year. Bleier's visit to Vietnam is the subject of ESPN's "The Return", which debuts Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT on ESPN2. A shorter version began airing Saturday on "SportsCenter" as part of its weekly SC Featured series. By Sports Writer Joe Reedy. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.
GLF-BMW CHAMPIONSHIP _ Winless over the last 12 months, Justin Thomas knew he was playing well and he was due for a low round. Saturday at the BMW Championship was more than he might have imagined. Thomas smashed the course record at Medinah with an 11-under 61 that gave him a six-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay and Tony Finau. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 860 words, photos.
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