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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…
Cyberattack hobbles major US/UK hospital chain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Computer systems across a major hospital chain operating in the U.S. and Britain were down Monday due to what the company termed an unspecified technology “security issue.”
3 hurt when small plane crashes northwest of Austin, Texas
LAGO VISTA, Texas (AP) — Three people were injured when their single-engine plane crashed in a wooded area northwest of Austin on Monday afternoon, Texas authorities said.
More fires in California destroy homes, prompt evacuations
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Northern California's wine country was on fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, destroying homes and prompting overnight evacuation orders involving mo…
AP launches Looking For America, a road trip across the U.S.
More than 200,000 coronavirus deaths. Economic meltdown. Ongoing protests over racial bias.
Lawyer for Huawei CFO says US evidence misleading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Lawyers for a senior executive for Chinese technology giant Huawei Technologies argued in a Canadian courtroom Monday that U.S. authorities used a misleading summary that “cherry …
Mexico to close prison famous for drug lord escape
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico announced Monday it will close the “Puente Grande” federal prison made famous by the 2001 escape of convicted drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
Barrett tied to faith group ex-members say subjugates women
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court has close ties to a charismatic Christian religious group that holds men are divinely ordained as the "head” of the family and faith. Fo…
Fire out at collapsed Hard Rock Hotel site in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A fire broke out Monday amid the wreckage of the Hard Rock Hotel construction project that partially collapsed last year in New Orleans and was put out by mid-afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Saudi Arabia arrests 10 with alleged ties to Iran's Guard
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Monday its security forces uncovered a “terrorist cell” with alleged ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and have detained 10 people in connection.
US adds popular Cuban debit card to restricted list
HAVANA (AP) — A debit card backed by remittances that recently became popular in Cuba because people can use it to buy home appliances, food and replacement parts has landed on the U.S. government’s restricted list.
5 questions heading into Trump and Biden's first debate
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, will meet on the debate stage for the first time Tuesday night in Cleveland. Millions of voters will get their first opportunity to c…
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Man killed in dispute over line at Michigan haunted house
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A dispute over cutting in line led to a fatal shooting outside a popular haunted house in southeastern Michigan, police said.
Salty lake, ponds may be gurgling beneath South Pole on Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A network of salty ponds may be gurgling beneath Mars’ South Pole alongside a large underground lake, raising the prospect of tiny, swimming Martian life.
Man gets 30 years in 2nd sentencing for beheading plot
BOSTON (AP) — A man convicted of leading a plot to behead blogger Pamela Geller on behalf of the Islamic State group will serve even longer behind bars after he was sentenced for a second time Monday and ordered to…