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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…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Lebanese protesters clash with army near presidential palace

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese soldiers on Saturday fired rubber bullets and live rounds in the air to disperse hundreds of protesters trying to march to the presidential palace during an anti-government demonstration.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
The Latest: Oxford Univ will resume trials of virus vaccine

LONDON — Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine its developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume, days after pausing due to a reported side effect in a patient in Britain.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Fire destroys historic South Carolina mental institution

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An early morning fire has devastated an iconic building whose architectural beauty and past as South Carolina's state mental institution have long been features of both the capital city's skyl…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Amid smoke and ash, wildfire-scarred Paradise rebuilds

PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — When flames chased Chuck and Janie Dee down the mountain two years ago, they thought they'd never be back.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Dakotas lead US in virus growth as both reject mask rules

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are growing faster than anywhere else in the nation, fueling impassioned debates over masks and personal freedom after months in which the two states a…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Trump's virus debate: Project strength or level with public

WASHINGTON (AP) — “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
As virus rises in the Dakotas, freedom argument trumps masks

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are growing faster than anywhere else in the nation, fueling impassioned debates over masks, personal responsibility and freedom after months in which …

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Brazil Indigenous group celebrates 6 months without COVID-19

ALTO RIO GUAMA INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil (AP) — A group of Tembé men armed with bows and shotguns arrived on motorcycles at the wooden gate blocking access to their villages in Brazil’s Amazon. One of them remov…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
The Latest: Texas reports nearly 3,500 new virus cases

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 3,488 new coronavirus cases Friday and 144 deaths.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Pro-reform Iranian religious leader dies aged 83

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency on Saturday reported that a pro-reform religious leader, who sided with an opposition presidential candidate during the turmoil following the controversial 2009…

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Mali talks on post-coup transition government wrapping up

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Days of consultations to map out Mali’s transition to a civilian government will conclude Saturday, though transition leaders won't be decided upon until next week.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
The Latest: Illinois reports more than 2,000 new virus cases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 2,145 newly confirmed coronavirus cases and 32 confirmed deaths.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
Iran's currency hits new record low against the dollar

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency on Saturday dropped to its lowest value ever against the dollar, and has seen its value fall by 30% since June amid severe U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran.

Updated 5 years, 10 months ago
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