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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…
In Iraq a father faces militia power as he seeks missing son
Associated Press (AP) — In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in southern Iraq.
Hong Kong murder suspect plans to turn himself in to Taiwan
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong murder suspect, whose case led the government to attempt to pass an extradition bill last year that sparked massive protests, is expected to return to Taiwan this month to answer the ch…
The Latest: WH doctor says Trump will continue with duties
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for the coronavirus (all times local):
Shares, oil prices sink after Trump tests positive for virus
U.S. stock futures and Asian shares fell Friday after President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the new coronavirus.
White House doctor: Trump to continue carrying out duties 'without disruption' after contracting coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House doctor: Trump to continue carrying out duties 'without disruption' after contracting coronavirus.
President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent t…
California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 30 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire se…
Statement from Trump's doctor on president's virus diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Text of a statement from Sean Conley, physician to the president:
AP Week in Pictures, North America
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2020
President Trump announces he and Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus after exposure to top aide
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump announces he and Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus after exposure to top aide.
The Latest: Travel reopens between Australia, New Zealand
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia and New Zealand have announced a partial opening of their borders to international travel between the neighboring countries.
Why Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump doesn't want to talk about abortion.
Mexican workers send home huge amounts of money amid virus
PHOENIX (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic stopped work for nearly a month at the California farm where Luis earns $80 a day picking tomatoes, but that didn't stop him from sending $800 to family in Mexico.
India's contracting economy rebooting from coronavirus blow
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of distressed Indian manufacturers and traders are counting on the eagerly-awaited October-December festive season to rescue them from their coronavirus catastrophe.
Guatemala vows to detain, return new migrant caravan
MORALES, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemala vowed to detain and return members of a new caravan of about 2,000 migrants that set out from neighboring Honduras in hopes of reaching the United States, saying they represent a…