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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…
One Chicago community endures virus, violence and turmoil
CHICAGO (AP) — In harrowing moments, in the sobs of grieving mourners and the wail of incessant sirens, the crises of 2020 have played out painfully within a single Chicago community:
Melania Trump praises care at detention centers in tape
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump expressed support for the care that migrant children separated from their families received in U.S. detention centers, suggesting the facilities were better than what they…
Breonna Taylor grand jury recording slated to be released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An audio recording of grand jury proceedings that ended with no criminal charges against police officers for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor was slated to be released Friday.
US hiring likely slowed in September for 3rd straight month
WASHINGTON (AP) — A critical snapshot of the job market and the economy to be released Friday is expected to show a further deceleration in hiring as the nation's viral caseload creeps higher and as government fina…
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Hong Kong police arrest 86 for protesting on China holiday
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police arrested at least 86 people on suspicion of unauthorized assembly on China’s National Day holiday after crowds gathered on the streets of a popular shopping district and other area…
Lebanon, Israel announce U.S.-mediated talks over sea border
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon and Israel have reached an agreement on a framework of indirect, U.S.-mediated talks over a longstanding disputed maritime border between the two countries, the parties announced Thursday.
Puerto Rico extends COVID-19 measures amid testing errors
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government has extended measures to fight COVID-19 for two more weeks, meaning that restaurants, gyms and theaters across the U.S. territory will keep operating at limited…
Asia shares mixed in thin holiday trading after Wall St gain
Asian shares were mixed Friday in thin holiday trading, with markets in South Korea, Shanghai and Hong Kong closed.
Trump in 'quarantine process' after top aide gets COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results after a top aide he spent substantial time wit…
Trump awaiting results after top aide contracts COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump are awaiting their own test results after a top aide he spent substantial time with this week tested positive for COVID-19.
Fire kills 13 at Chinese theme park at start of long holiday
BEIJING (AP) — A fire at a tourist site in China killed 13 people on the first day of an eight-day national holiday, authorities said.
Judge blocks large parts of temporary work visa ban
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge on Thursday temporarily lifted a visa ban on a large number of work permits, undercutting a measure that the Trump administration says protects American jobs in a pandemic-wracked economy.
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Trump adds to election anxiety by pushing legal boundaries
Top Trump aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, has tested positive for the coronavirus after spending time in close proximity to him this week.