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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…
Stocks tick up after Fed says rates may stay low for longer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking further into record heights in afternoon trading on Wall Street Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a
Protesters hit California streets over Wisconsin shooting
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Protests have been held in the state's capital and in Los Angeles over the shooting of a Black Wisconsin man, and there were scattered reports of vandalism.
Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish
IOTA, La. (AP) — Sheriff: Hurricane Laura claims 2nd US victim, a 68-year-old man killed when a tree fell on his home in Acadia Parish.
Russian war ships cause stir for US fishing fleet off Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The presence of Russian military assets caused a stir for U.S. commercial fishing vessels in the Bering Sea off Alaska this week, but the ships are only there to conduct war games, the U.S.…
The Latest: WHO says test, despite CDC's recent flip flop
LONDON — The World Health Organization says countries should actively test people to find coronavirus cases, even if they have mild or no symptoms.
The Latest: Laura weakens to tropical storm, moves inland
The Latest on Hurricane Laura:
Venezuelans fight virus in secret to avoid isolation centers
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Velacio Vicuña began to cough incessantly and felt feverish.
South Africa police accused of abuse after teen is killed
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police have clashed with protesters demonstrating against the alleged killing of a 16-year-old boy by local policemen in Eldorado Park, an area of Soweto near Johannesburg.
Somber protests in Kenosha after night of chaos, shootings
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Calm fell on Kenosha’s streets on Thursday following a night of peaceful protests and no widespread unrest for the first time since the weekend police shooting of Jacob Blake.
The Latest: Trump to go after Biden in acceptance speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on
Report: Disney guest accused of threatening guard over masks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man hit a security guard in the head and threatened to kill him at Epcot theme park when he was asked to follow Disney World's mask rules, sheriff's officials said.
Pelsoi, Meadows to talk virus aid, but outlook dim for deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows were set to discuss a stalled
Biden: Trump sees Wisconsin unrest as 'political benefit'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden said Thursday that President Donald Trump is “rooting for more violence" amid racially charged
Liberty students, alumni split on Falwell's scandalous exit
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Some say he has sinned but should be forgiven. Others want an investigation.
Oil industry assesses damages at refineries, plants
NEW YORK (AP) — The energy industry is assessing damages caused by storm surges and high winds as Hurricane Laura cut a dangerous path across the coastlines of Texas and Louisiana, making landfall early Thursday.