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Q&A: Democrat Shontel Brown on how she won Ohio primary
August 05, 2021 - 4:38 AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Shontel Brown's surge came almost out of the blue. She crushed a double-digit lead that progressive firebrand Nina Turner had built over months in just a few weeks' time to easily win the Democratic nomination for a Cleveland-area congressional seat.
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August 05, 2021 - 4:19 AM

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Raging wildfire destroys much of California Gold Rush town
August 05, 2021 - 4:11 AM

GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A wind-driven wildfire tore through a Northern California mountain town, leaving much of the downtown in ashes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather.
At least 10 dead as van carrying migrants crashes in Texas
August 05, 2021 - 3:53 AM

ENCINO, Texas - An overloaded van carrying 29 migrants crashed Wednesday on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 10 people, including the driver, and injuring 20 others, authorities said.
Troops patrol Kashmir on anniversary of statehood revocation
August 05, 2021 - 3:45 AM

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Government forces patrolled much of Indian-controlled Kashmir and ordered shops and businesses to remain open Thursday to foil a planned strike by separatists on the second anniversary of India’s revocation of the disputed region’s semi-autonomy.
Spain arrests Algerian man on trafficking, terror charges
August 05, 2021 - 3:37 AM

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Guardia Civil said Thursday it has arrested an Algerian man suspected of leading a gang that trafficked people from North Africa to Europe and sent fighters to jihadist groups in Libya.
Police allege Hillsong founder concealed child sex abuse
August 05, 2021 - 3:34 AM

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The founder of the Sydney-based global Hillsong Church, Brian Houston, has been charged with concealing child sex offenses, police said Thursday.
Belarus to close border as Lithuania turns away migrants
August 05, 2021 - 3:28 AM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The president of Belarus on Thursday ordered the country's security forces to tighten control over the border with Lithuania, which earlier this week started turning away immigrants attempting to cross in from Belarus.
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August 05, 2021 - 3:19 AM

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Want a break from the smoke? Try heading for the hills above Kamloops, Okanagan
Downhill skiers in the Thompson and Okanagan regions are quite used to driving out from under a low overcast sky and into glorious sunshine as they head up to their favourite ski hills. The same can happen during smoky summer days. &l

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Mexican street corn is our new obsession. Called Elote, this corn is grilled and slathered in a lime-y mayo “crema” and topped with salty, crumbly Mexican cheese. You are seriously going to go loco for this new summer favourite.

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Q&A: Democrat Shontel Brown on how she won Ohio primary

Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment at 6:20 a.m. CDT

Raging wildfire destroys much of California Gold Rush town

At least 10 dead as van carrying migrants crashes in Texas

Troops patrol Kashmir on anniversary of statehood revocation

Spain arrests Algerian man on trafficking, terror charges

Police allege Hillsong founder concealed child sex abuse

Belarus to close border as Lithuania turns away migrants

Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment at 6:20 a.m. EDT

AP News in Brief at 6:03 a.m. EDT

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