• From big family to U.S. high court, Barrett 'used to being in group of nine'
• U.S. Supreme Court nominee Barrett has staked out conservative positions
• Democrats hammer Trump's Supreme Court pick, say she could jeopardize Obamacare
• Senate confirmation hearings to start Oct. 12 for Barrett
• Proud Boys Portland rally largely peaceful but clashes downtown
• Biden promises U.S. mayors he will be a partner in the White House
• U.S. Midwest sees surge in COVID-19 cases as four states report record increases
• Rochester names first female police chief in wake of racial justice protests

World

• Australia's Victoria state to ease COVID-19 restrictions as cases slow
• NZ prime minister on course for election victory: poll
• Macron says Belarus's Lukashenko must go: paper
• As U.S., China squabble at U.N., a plea - and warning - from one of world's smallest states
• 'Taiwan is Taiwan': China name dispute moves from birds to climate change
• Tensions flare between Armenia and Azerbaijan over new clashes
• Belarus police detain dozens as crowds chant against Lukashenko
• Yemen warring parties agree largest prisoner swap, sources say

• Judge to hold hearing Sunday on planned TikTok U.S. app store ban
• China's industrial profits grow for fourth straight month
• U.S. tightens exports to China's chipmaker SMIC, citing risk of military use
• Daimler's designated chairman Zetsche renounces job
• Beijing autoshow: China's back, EVs booming, outlook uncertain
• Commerzbank poaches Deutsche Bank's Knof as new CEO
• Wall Street Week Ahead: Trump-Biden debate could spark stock volatility
• Some 3,500 U.S. companies sue over Trump-imposed Chinese tariffs

• Van Morrison takes fans back to magic time in coronavirus-shrouded London
• Top Bollywood actresses questioned in drug probe
• Armani takes over prime-time TV for catwalk in the time of COVID
• Bill Murray, the Doobie Brothers and those 'ugly' golf shirts
• Beatles memorabilia goes under hammer at online auction
• South Korean boyband BTS cancels October concert over coronavirus
• South African hit 'Jerusalema' inspires people worldwide to shake off COVID-19 blues
• Spotify, Hollywood producer Chernin to adapt podcast shows for films, TV

• NHL: Perry's double OT winner keeps Stars Cup hopes alive
• Top 25 roundup: Kansas State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma again
• Murray faces brutal battle against old foe Wawrinka in Paris
• Serena rooting for F1 champion Hamilton as both eye records
• Astros' Baker first to lead five MLB teams to postseason
• Cycling: UCI to conduct full survey of crashes in 2021 to improve rider safety
• Seahawks promote LB Shaquem Griffin to active roster
• Patriots place C Andrews, LB Uche on injured reserve