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Demolition of shuttered church begins after long battle

The Associated Press
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Demolition of a shuttered 19th-century church in Philadelphia has begun following a yearslong battle by some neighbors to save the crumbling structur...
On Chile rivers, Native spirituality and development clash

By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - MELIPEUCO, Chile (AP) - Mist suddenly arose from the Truful Truful River as it flowed below the snow-covered Llaima volcano, and Victor Curin smiled at the sun-dappled w...
Gunmen storm hotel in Somali capital, leave 20 dead

By OMAR FARUK
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Islamic militants have stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital, engaging in an hours-long exchange of fire with the security forces that left at l...
Mapuche solstice ceremonies highlight sacred rivers

By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO and RODRIGO ABD
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - ALONG THE PILMAIQUEN RIVER, Chile (AP) - A ceremonial dip in the frigid waters of the fast-flowing Pilmaiquen River in southern Chile was the culmination of the multiday...
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The Associated Press
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - SACRED RIVERS-CHILE-TRUFUL TRUFUL - Map. This AP digital embed map shows Chile's Truful Truful River and its tributaries. Chile's Indigenous Mapuche oppose hydroelectric...
Chinese farmers struggle as scorching drought wilts crops

By MARK SCHIEFELBEIN
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - LONGQUAN, China (AP) - Hundreds of persimmon trees that should be loaded with yellow fruit lie wilted in Gan Bingdong's greenhouse in southwestern China, adding to mount...
Protesters demand Utah require clergy to report sex abuse

By SAM METZ
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Survivors and faith leaders rallied Friday at the Utah State Capitol to demand change to a state law that exempts religious leaders from requiremen...
Homeowning while Black: Couple alleges bias in appraisal

By STAN CHOE
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - How much does it pay to hide the photos of your family at your home, or anything else that shows your race? If you're Black and trying to find out how mu...
New claims against ex-Miami congressman hired by Venezuela

By JOSHUA GOODMAN
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela's socialist government not only did no apparent work, but also channe...
Today in History: August 20, deadly post office rampage

By The Associated Press
Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - Today in History Today is Saturday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2022. There are 133 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 20, 1986, postal employee ...

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