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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…
Trump campaign sues Philadelphia over mail-in voting offices
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign followed through on a threat to sue Philadelphia, filing papers in court Thursday night over city officials preventing campaign representatives from watching…
Winds intensifying as firefighters battle fire in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Winds grew stronger Thursday in California's wine country, threatening to escalate a massive wildfire that has burned for days and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Stocks tick up as Wall Street waits for aid from Washington
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday, but only after pinballing through another shaky day of trading, as Wall Street waits to see if Washington can get past its partisanship to deliver another economic r…
New California reopening rules require 'equity' measure
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California will begin to require counties to bring down coronavirus infection rates in disadvantaged communities that have been harder hit by the pandemic, a move that could slow the methodical r…
Louisiana trooper indicted; suit says she shot teen in back
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana trooper accused of shooting a 19-year-old man in the back during a traffic stop two years ago has been indicted on charges of aggravated second-degree battery and illegal use of …
Kansas City police criticized for kneeling on pregnant woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police are investigating after videos on social media show an officer kneeling on the back of a pregnant woman while handcuffing her during a confrontation.
Ex-Chicago officer who fled trial sentenced on drug charges
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago police officer who was captured nearly 15 years after he fled while awaiting trial on drug charges was sentenced Thursday to 13 years in federal prison.
Naval Academy midshipman sues over discipline for tweets
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A midshipman is suing the U.S. Naval Academy after he was disciplined for tweeting that Breonna Taylor received "justice” when she was fatally shot by police.
EU leaders agree to impose sanctions on about 40 Belarus officials over election results, crackdown
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU leaders agree to impose sanctions on about 40 Belarus officials over election results, crackdown.
Trump adds to election anxiety by pushing legal boundaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has floated the unconstitutional idea of delaying the Nov. 3 election. His administration may have violated a judge's order on the 2020 census and could be held in contempt.…
After bitter debate, Trump, Biden to speak at charity event
WASHINGTON (AP) — And now they joke?
Police: Texas officer fired for 'racially insensitive meme'
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Fort Worth Police Department on Thursday fired a veteran officer for posting a “racially insensitive meme” on Facebook that drew wide public criticism last month, police said in a state…
Kansas man accused of making threat over Breonna Taylor case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kansas man was indicted Thursday on charges that he made a threat over the Breonna Taylor investigation during a phone call to the Kentucky attorney general's office, a federal prosecutor's …
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In big states, tiny counties, Trump attacking voting rules
Mexico Supreme Court OKs vote on prosecuting ex-presidents
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday the president can go ahead with a proposed referendum on prosecuting ex-presidents.