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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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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 …
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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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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