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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
Judge sentences man to 600 years in prison in child sex case
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A man accused of getting two children to engage in sexual contact for years so he could record them was sentenced to 600 years in prison Friday, federal prosecutors said.
In rare move, Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police who shot Breonna Taylor announced themselves as law enforcement before entering her apartment, according to grand jury testimony that was among hours of audio recordings released Frida…
In a rare release of grand jury proceedings, hours of material are now public in the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In a rare release of grand jury proceedings, hours of material are now public in the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky.
The Latest: Brown dean calls Trump case 'failure' of WH team
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Dr. Ashish Jha, a leading infectious diseases expert, called President Donald Trump’s infection with the coronavirus “a total failure” to protect him.
OPCW probes couldn't prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that two investigations into alleged attacks in Syria in 2016 and 2018 couldn't establish that chemicals were used as weapons in either…
Prosecutors: Not enough evidence to prove Wisconsin attack
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There's not enough evidence to prove that a group of white men set a young biracial woman on fire during a chaotic night of protests in Wisconsin's capital city this summer, federal prosecutors…
Trump COVID infection thrusts world in uncharted territory
PARIS (AP) — News that the world’s most powerful man was infected with the world’s most notorious disease dominated screens large and small, drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Biden awaiting results of coronavirus test
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for the coronavirus (all times EDT):
Pakistani rights worker: Charges against family unfounded
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An elderly Pakistani human rights worker said Friday his wife and their daughter — who has already fled to America after being targeted by the country’s powerful military for her investigations int…
US panel tackles race, poverty in virus vaccine priorities
A U.S. advisory panel made recommendations Friday for who should be first in line to get COVID-19 vaccine, including a plea for special efforts by states and cities to get the shots to low-income minority groups.
White cop not charged in Chicago-area killing of Black guard
CHICAGO (AP) — A white suburban police officer who fatally shot a Black security guard outside of the suburban Chicago bar where he was working will not be charged, prosecutors announced Friday.
South Carolina's Graham, challenger to meet in 1st debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and his Democratic challenger are set to meet in their first face-to-face matchup, amid record-breaking fundraising and a Supreme Court nomination debate that means Gr…
Pandemic spells quieter return from Alps for Bavarian cows
SCHOENAU AM KOENIGSSEE, Germany (AP) — Each fall the Resch family bring their cows down from Alpine pastures before the cold weather sets in, and each year the crowd of tourists coming to watch the traditional Bava…
Suspect in fatal Florida shooting at Amazon center arrested
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 22-year-old man who is in a hospital recovering from a self-inflicted bulled wound has been charged with second-degree murder in a Tuesday night shooting that left a woman dead at an Ama…
Hundreds in India protest gov't handling of fatal rape
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of protesters on Friday demanded the dismissal of the government of a northern Indian state where a 19-year-old woman from India’s lowest caste was allegedly gang raped and later died in a…