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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…
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ELECTION 2020-RNC SPEAKERS — Table. Some of the announced speakers for the four-day event to renominate the Trump-Pence ticket. This table is current as of Aug. 23, 2020 and will not update. Source: https://www.don…
Trump to announce plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump was set to announce on Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for CO…
Police: 12 arrested, 1 officer hurt during riot in Denver
DENVER (AP) — Dozens of armed “anarchists” descended on the Denver Police Headquarters late Saturday and damaged buildings, set fires and injured an officer, city officials said Sunday. A dozen people were arrested.
Delaware man charged with pulling gun on abortion opponents
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Police in Delaware arrested a man on gun charges after he allegedly pulled a handgun on a group of anti-abortion protesters in the parking lot of Planned Parenthood, authorities said Saturday.
Libyan commander dismisses rivals' cease-fire as 'deception'
CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter on Sunday dismissed a cease-fire proposal by the U.N.-supported government as a “deception,” claiming that rival militias were preparing to attack the st…
Taliban set powerful negotiating team for intra-Afghan talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban's chief has finalized a negotiating team that is to have sweeping decision-making powers in upcoming intra-Afghan negotiations, the top Taliban negotiator told The Associated Press on S…
The Latest: Pakistan shuts hotels over worker infections
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities have closed about two dozen hotels in a scenic tourist destination in the country’s northwest after dozens of hotel employees tested positive for the coronavirus.
Trump to give emergency authorization to COVID-19 treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) — After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump was set to announce on Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for CO…
Emergency postal aid stalls as WH rejects House-passed bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Help for the U.S. Postal Service landed in stalemate Sunday as the White House dismissed an
Israel's Netanyahu says now is not the time for elections, as lawmakers struggle over make-or-break budget negotiations.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Netanyahu says now is not the time for elections, as lawmakers struggle over make-or-break budget negotiations.
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Police arrest 5 during RNC protests in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police have arrested five people in Charlotte, North Carolina, where protesters demonstrated against the Republican National Convention for a second night.
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Trump pushes for COVID-19 treatments, claims slowdown at FDA
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing for breakthroughs in treatments for the coronavirus, White House officials suggested Sunday there were politically motivated delays by the Food and Drug Administration in approving a vacci…
Winds could fan already enormous Northern California fires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A calm overnight allowed firefighters to make progress against a trio of massive wildfires burning in Northern California but they were girding for a weather system Sunday that will bring high …