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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…
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves five workers injured
ATLANTA (AP) — A section of concrete on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta partially collapsed on Friday, officials said, injuring five workers.
No cameras allowed at Floyd criminal proceedings -- for now
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death
The Latest: French PM reduces self-isolation time to 7 days
PARIS — French Prime Minister Jean Castex warned that the virus situation is “obviously worsening” in the country as health authorities recorded the biggest one-day jump in new cases since the pandemic began.
Wisconsin Supreme Court action on ballots raises questions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) —
Prosecutors: Similar charges warrant 1 trial in Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors in the case of four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd told a judge Friday that the men should face trial together because the evidence and charges again…
Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bahrain on Friday agreed to normalize relations with Israel, becoming the latest Arab nation to do so as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to furth…
Why did ship overturn off Georgia? Hearings may give answers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A year after a giant cargo ship carrying 4,200 automobiles overturned on the Georgia coast, public testimony from crew members and technical experts could soon provide answers to what caused th…
Black man must wear mask, over his objection, during trial
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Black man who is going to trial for murder must wear a mask even though he thinks it could prejudice jurors against him, a judge ruled.
Funeral held for police detective killed in the line of duty
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland police detective
Catalan separatists rally amid coronavirus crisis in Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Supporters of Catalonia's secession from the rest of Spain gathered in small groups around the northeast region Friday under orders from event organizers to maintain social distancing amid a…
2 German men get lengthy sentences in big child abuse case
BERLIN (AP) — A court in western Germany convicted two 39-year-old men Friday of serious sexual abuse of children in a case linked to a large network of suspects uncovered last year.
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves at least 1 injured
ATLANTA (AP) — A parking deck under construction in Atlanta has partially collapsed, officials said Friday. At least one worker was injured.
Nicaraguans testify of abuses in crackdown on protests
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Eighteen Nicaraguans who say they suffered torture and sexual abuse at the hands of their country's security forces testified to a panel of legal and psychological experts this week, deter…
Hospital settlements tied to doc in murder case now top $16M
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio hospital system has reached more settlements related to an intensive care doctor who is charged with murder and accused of ordering excessive painkillers for dozens of patients who the…
Trump bestowing Medal of Honor on soldier for hostage rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will bestow the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier Friday for his role in a