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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…
Embed-Map-Western Wildfires-Wildfire Tracker, ADVISORY
WESTERN WILDFIRES-WILDFIRE TRACKER — Map. The following digital embed shows wildfire activity and thermal detected hot spots across the U.S. in a fully interactive map. This map will update daily. Source: Integrate…
The Latest: Jill Biden, Doug Emhoff promote health care law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
US general meets with German officials over resort outbreak
BERLIN (AP) — The general commanding American troops in Bavaria met Wednesday with local officials in the Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to reassure them of the U.S. military's commitment to preventing the s…
US denies sending American accused of spying in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday rejected claims that the government sent an American citizen to Venezuela where he’s been charged with plotting terrorist attacks and labeled a spy.
Mali junta says working to meet regional bloc's demands
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's junta said Wednesday it was working to respond to the renewed demands made by West Africa's regional bloc that the country's military leaders announce a new civilian transitional governme…
2 shot in Minneapolis had worked for candidate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 17-year-old boy who had worked for a Minnesota congressional candidate was shot and killed in an attack outside a gas station on Minneapolis' north side.
Election 2020, ADVISORY
Here are today’s plans for coverage of Election 2020. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit
The Latest: Some in GOP fear Trump 'overconfident' on debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
Lawsuit: Private jail company caused Texas woman's death
DALLAS (AP) — The family of a woman who died after being held in an East Texas jail last year filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the company that runs the facility, claiming its staff neglected her care and ignored …
US stocks tick up after Federal Reserve’s rate decision
Stocks moved broadly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled its decision to leave interest rates unchanged at nearly zero. The central bank also issued a slightly less dire outlook…
The Latest: Several boats sunk at Florida pier as Sally hits
Here are the latest developments on tropical weather:
US--Western Wildfires, ADVISORY
Here are plans for coverage of Western Wildfires. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. All times are Eastern.
The Latest: Britain reports nearly 4,000 new virus cases
LONDON -- The U.K. has recorded nearly 4,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time since May amid mounting concerns the country is on the verge of a second wave.
In `law and order' debate, data can be molded to suit moment
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump points to spiking crime and delivers stark statistics on murders and shootings as part of his “law and order” campaign emphasis that suggests cities are overrun with vio…
Editorial Roundup: US
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: