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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…
Tiz the Law is a big favorite in a Derby unlike any other
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Forget the mint juleps in souvenir glasses, men in seersucker suits and women wearing hats exploding in a floral frenzy. The Kentucky Derby still has horses — Tiz the Law is the biggest favor…
At least 10 Malian soldiers killed in attack near Mauritania
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — At least 10 Malian soldiers have been killed in a night-time attack by Islamic extremists in the country’s west near its border with Mauritania, the Malian army said Friday.
El Salvador president denies negotiating with gang
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele denied a report Friday that his government has been negotiating with one of the country’s most powerful gangs to lower the murder rate and win the…
The Latest: Turkey sees highest daily death toll in months
ANKARA, Turkey — The number of daily confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Turkey topped 50 — the highest single-day fatality in the country since mid-May.
German prosecutors to charge mom with murder of 5 children
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors said Friday they will charge a 27-year-old woman with murder after five of her young children were found dead at their home in the western city of Solingen.
State trooper injured in crash 2 years ago dies of injuries
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A state trooper has died two years after he was hit by a car during a traffic stop, and it's not yet clear whether the driver will face new charges now that the victim is dead of his injuri…
Former trooper accused of ripping off man's mask charged
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper who was fired after a man filming a traffic stop accused him of ripping off his face mask has now been charged with assault.
Belarus opposition leader urges international sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The main opposition challenger in Belarus’ disputed presidential election urged the international community on Friday to impose sanctions on “the individuals that committed electoral violation…
Biden team, Trump admin sign transition memorandum
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic nominee Joe Biden's transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Trump administration to begin planning for a potential handover of power.
UN: No vaccine to be endorsed before it's safe and effective
LONDON (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said the U.N. health agency will not recommend any COVID-19 vaccine before it is proved safe and effective, even as Russia and China have started using their …
Groups ask for restraining order to stop census wind-down
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Days after the U.S. Census Bureau said that it had already taken steps to wind down operations for the 2020 census, a coalition of cities, counties and civil rights groups on Friday tried to st…
Fort Hood soldier dies after collapsing at the Texas base
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas soldier died this week after collapsing during a training exercise at a U.S. Army base, Army officials said Friday.
Man gets life sentence in slayings of grandparents, uncle
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who fatally shot his grandparents and uncle has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
UN begins pullout from South Sudan civilian protection camps
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan said Friday it has begun withdrawing its troops and police from the civilian protection camps that began as a frantic experiment in the hea…
Police use of spit hoods scrutinized after Black man's death
NEW YORK (AP) — Not five minutes after police slipped a “spit hood” over Daniel Prude's head, the 41-year-old Black man went limp. A week later, he was taken off life support.