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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…
Pence brings law-and-order tour to city where Floyd died
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is bringing President Donald Trump’s law-and-order campaign message to Minneapolis on Thursday, showing support for law enforcement in the city where George Floyd's deat…
Brazil adds some to force fighting vast wetlands blazes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's government on Wednesday said it was adding 43 more firefighters to a small force battling blazes that have charred a Belgium-sized swath of the world's largest tropical wetlands.
Mexican leader: Protesters welcome to camp near his office
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday that conservative protesters demanding his resignation are welcome to camp out in Mexico City’s main plaza outside his offices in the …
FBI will continue to investigate potential violations of federal law in Breonna Taylor case, state attorney general says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — FBI will continue to investigate potential violations of federal law in Breonna Taylor case, state attorney general says.
Officer faces up to 5 years on each of 3 counts related to Breonna Taylor case, Kentucky attorney general says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officer faces up to 5 years on each of 3 counts related to Breonna Taylor case, Kentucky attorney general says.
Attorney Ben Crump tweets that lack of charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death is "outrageous and offensive"
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Attorney Ben Crump tweets that lack of charges directly related to Breonna Taylor's death is "outrageous and offensive."
1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case; not for her death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday two officers who fired th…
Insanity defense planned in Appalachian Trail killing
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Massachusetts man charged with killing an Appalachian Trail hiker and attacking another with a hunting knife in Virginia plans to use an insanity defense at his trial.
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Kentucky attorney general: Investigation found two officers were justified in use of force in Breonna Taylor case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky attorney general: Investigation found two officers were justified in use of force in Breonna Taylor case.
Beta continues slow trek, bringing rain to several states
HOUSTON (AP) — A weakened Beta continued its slow trek across several Southern states on Wednesday, bringing rainfall to parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi after having flooded homes and roadways in Texas.
No officers charged directly in Breonna Taylor's death; 1 faces 3 counts over shooting into neighboring apartments
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — No officers charged directly in Breonna Taylor's death; 1 faces 3 counts over shooting into neighboring apartments.
Ginsburg remembered as prophet for justice, American icon
WASHINGTON (AP) — With crowds of admirers swelling outside, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court by grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who pe…
The Latest: Lebanon asks for help rebuilding post-explosion
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Latest from the U.N. General Assembly (all times EDT):
Grand jury indicts 1 officer on criminal charges 6 months after Breonna Taylor fatally shot by police in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Grand jury indicts 1 officer on criminal charges 6 months after Breonna Taylor fatally shot by police in Kentucky.