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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…
Hezbollah allies sanctioned by US denounce Washington's move
BEIRUT (AP) — A powerful political group allied with militant Hezbollah denounced Wednesday the U.S. sanctions imposed against one of its senior members, saying they infringe on Lebanon’s sovereignty and will not s…
The Latest: Fauci sticks with projection of vaccine in 2021
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s sticking with his projection that a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine may be ready in early 2021. He says it’s possible it could be sooner, but “unlikely.”
White lion cub involved in highway crash in Germany is fine
BERLIN (AP) — A white lion cub was discovered in the trailer of a van following a highway crash in southwestern Germany, but the 7-month-old female is doing just fine, a zoo that took in the animal said Wednesday.
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The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca’s suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put…
Former AP newsperson Ali Kotarumalos dies in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Ali Kotarumalos, a journalist who reported on major news events in Indonesia for The Associated Press for more than three decades, has died. He was 68.
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Richmond bans guns on public property during protests
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's capital city has adopted a law banning guns on public property during protests and other events.
EU: Britain must respect Brexit deal down to the letter
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned Britain on Wednesday that even the most minor breach of the Brexit withdrawal treaty would undermine what little trust is left between the two sides in already fragile trad…
Inmate charged in slaying of deputy in Detroit jail
DETROIT (AP) — An inmate has been charged in the slaying of a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy at a jail in downtown Detroit.
UN protection back for threatened Nobel-winning Congo doctor
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — For weeks, a
LVMH cancels $14.5 billion deal for Tiffany, citing tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Luxury goods giant LVMH is ending its takeover deal of luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co., saying the French government had requested a delay to the agreement due to the threat of proposed U.S. t…
Government agreed, Montenegro to keep pro-Western course.
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — The leaders of the three main opposition groups in Montenegro signed a coalition agreement Wednesday to form the next government and sought to alleviate fears that they would steer the …
General says US cutting troops in Iraq to 3,000 this month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is reducing its troop presence in Iraq this month from 5,200 to 3,000, the top American commander for the Middle East said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump tries to make good…
Dog's bark saved Alabama family as fire swept through home
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A dog has been credited with saving an Alabama family’s lives after his bark awakened them to a fire that was sweeping through their rental home early Tuesday morning.
GOP attacks Harris amid battle for Catholic voters' support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Soon after Joe Biden tapped Kamala Harris as his running mate, some conservatives began trying to portray her as anti-Catholic — a line of attack that President Donald Trump’s campaign continues t…