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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…
UN official: COVID cases likely far higher than Syria says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Reports of Syrian health care facilities filling up and increasing death notices and burials appear to indicate that actual coronavirus cases in the war-torn country “far exceed official figur…
Laura carves destructive path through Louisiana; 4 dead
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S., Laura barreled across Louisiana on Thursday, shearing off roofs, killing a least four people and maintaining ferocious strength whil…
Police largely silent as outrage builds over Blake shooting
It took three days, an outpouring of anger in the streets and a NBA boycott before authorities investigating the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, started answering some of the most basic questi…
The Latest: Alabama Gov. Ivey extends statewide mask order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is extending a statewide mask order that’s credited with reducing coronavirus cases in the state.
Canada expects huge jump in mail ballots in a pandemic vote
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The nonpartisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections in Canada says there could be a huge increase in Canadians using mail-in ballots if an election is held during the COVID-19…
Chlorine plant fire has residents sheltering after hurricane
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after
The Latest: Trump may reveal new virus test purchases at RNC
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The Latest: 4 deaths in Louisiana tied to Hurricane Laura
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Stocks climb after Fed says rates may stay low for longer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged further into record heights on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a major overhaul to its strategy, one that could keep interest rates low for longer. The S&P 500 rose …
The Latest: Trump to visit storm-hit Louisiana and Texas
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The Latest: Protesters look to drown out Trump's RNC speech
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Lawsuit alleges excessive force in fatal police shooting
The sister of a man fatally shot by a Tennessee police officer last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court alleging excessive force.
Yemeni official says clashes in port city killed 5 fighters
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Renewed clashes between forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government and their rivals, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, left five fighters dead in the strategic port city of Hodei…
Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain Thursday as Laura roared ashore in Louisiana near the Texas border, unleashing a fearsome w…
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