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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 despair, protesters take to streets for Breonna Taylor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Some of them raised their fists and called out “Black lives matter!” Others tended to the letters, flowers and signs grouped together in a square in downtown Louisville. All of them said her …
Asian shares gain, cheered by US rally on hopes for stimulus
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy.
The Latest: Protesters at Louisville church, several arrests
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
The Latest: Protester: Officials left city on edge too long
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
The Latest: Protest outside Kentucky church; police nearby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Australian think tank finds 380 detention camps in Xinjiang
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China appeared to be expanding its network of secret detention centers in Xinjiang, where predominantly Muslim minorities are targeted in a forced assimilation campaign, and more of the f…
The Latest: 2nd night of Louisville protests despite curfew
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury's decision not to indict police officers on criminal charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death: (all times EDT)
Argentine lawmaker suspended for conduct in virtual session
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine lawmaker was suspended Thursday for inappropriate conduct with a woman during a virtual session of congress, when he appeared on camera touching his wife as she sat on hi…
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Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks
Curfew passes in Louisville with protesters still marching in the streets amid heavy presence of police in riot gear
Louisville, Ky (AP) — Curfew passes in Louisville with protesters still marching in the streets amid heavy presence of police in riot gear.
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Police say man grabbed deputy's gun before fatal shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The sheriff in Southern California’s Orange County released a grainy photograph Thursday that he said showed a Black man grabbing at a deputy’s gun during a struggle on the ground that ended with…
The Latest: Burundi touts calm but groups say threats remain
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
Dozens of Iowa students quarantine as virus cases rise
Dozens of students in Iowa schools were quarantined after both staff and students tested positive for the coronavirus, while a high school switched to online classes after some students were absent as cases surged …
Parents of missing Mexico students want answers 6 years on
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Families of 43 students who were kidnapped in southern Mexico on Sept. 26, 2014 are still demanding answers about their sons' whereabouts as the sixth anniversary of the crime approaches.