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Arizona Supreme Court denies West's bid to appear on ballot

Arizona Supreme Court denies West's bid to appear on ballot

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Kanye West’s bid to appear on the state’s Nov. 3 ballot as an independent presidential candidate, just hours before eight of the state’s 15 counties faced a deadline for printing ballots.
Appeals court agrees R&B singer R. Kelly should stay jailed

Appeals court agrees R&B singer R. Kelly should stay jailed

NEW YORK — R.
Consumer borrowing follows June gain with 3.6% rise in July

Consumer borrowing follows June gain with 3.6% rise in July

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer borrowing rose by a solid 3.6% in July, the second monthly gain after the coronavrius pandemic had sent borrowing down sharply in the previous three months. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that the 3.
Belarus musician emerges as a key opposition activist

Belarus musician emerges as a key opposition activist

KYIV, Ukraine — A professional flute player with no political experience might seem to be an unlikely figure to take on the feared KGB state security agency in Belarus.
Charges: 3 teens killed detective, informant in robbery

Charges: 3 teens killed detective, informant in robbery

CLEVELAND — Three teenagers were charged Tuesday with fatally shooting a Cleveland police detective and another man during what authorities said was a robbery attempt. David McDaniel Jr.
UN finds 2 virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan

UN finds 2 virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan — The U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan, which is home to more than 40,000 people who have fled their country's civil war.
Coronavirus shutdown threatens Mexico's storied dance halls

Coronavirus shutdown threatens Mexico's storied dance halls

MEXICO CITY — The Salon Los Angeles had been crowded every weekend since 1937 with couples twirling to mambo, cha-cha-cha, salsa and danzon.
The week Harry Belafonte took over TV is subject of new doc

The week Harry Belafonte took over TV is subject of new doc

NEW YORK — Harry Belafonte made history in early 1968. But it was lost to history.
Asia Today: India reports record 1,133 new virus deaths

Asia Today: India reports record 1,133 new virus deaths

NEW DELHI — India on Tuesday reported 1,133 deaths from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day total. The Health Ministry also reported 75,809 new cases, raising India's tally to nearly 4.
China, India accuse each other of border moves, firing shots

China, India accuse each other of border moves, firing shots

BEIJING — India and China accused each other on Tuesday of making provocative military moves and firing warning shots along their disputed border despite talks on ending the escalating tensions.
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