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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…
TS Marcos in Gulf aiming at Louisiana, TS Laura also on way
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Marco is swirling over the Gulf of Mexico heading for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, while Tropical Storm Laura knocked utilities out as it battere…
India's virus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier …
In recordings, Trump's sister says he 'has no principles'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s older sister, a former federal judge, is heard sharply criticizing her brother in a series of recordings released Saturday, at one point saying of the president, “He has n…
Official: Missing Texas soldier reported sexual abuse
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) — A soldier who has gone missing from Fort Hood in Central Texas has been involved in an open investigation of abusive sexual contact, officials said.
Asia Today: S. Korea counts 397 new cases as virus rebounds
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has added 397 new cases to its coronavirus caseload in a 10th day of triple-digit increases, as the speed of viral spread nears the levels last seen during the worst of the out…
2nd night of protests against GOP convention in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Protesters returned to the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina, to demonstrate for a second night as GOP officials gathered in the city for the Republican National Convention.
The Latest: South Korea sees steady rise in virus cases
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 397 new coronavirus cases, counting its tenth straight day of triple-digit increases as the speed of viral spread nears the levels the country saw during the worst of its …
Pakistan issues orders enforcing UN sanctions on Taliban
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has issued sweeping orders enforcing financial sanctions against Afghanistan’s Taliban, just as the militant group is in the midst of a U.S.-led peace process in the neighboring country.
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House passes bill to reverse changes blamed for mail delays
Survivors will face New Zealand mosque gunman at sentencing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — When Aya Al-Umari faces her brother's killer in the dock, she intends to tell him that his hatred stole away her best friend, her guardian, her hero. That she still wants to pick up t…
Police shoot, kill Black man outside store in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The mother of a man fatally shot by Louisiana police said her son was intelligent, shy and had sought therapy for social anxiety. Her lawyers said they plan to sue over the death of Trayford P…
Trump's vision of American greatness at center of convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will aim to recast the story of Donald Trump's presidency when they hold their national convention, featuring speakers drawn from everyday life as well as cable news and the White Hous…
Report: Trump administration to block proposed Alaska mine
The Trump administration plans to block a proposed copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major U.S. salmon fishery in Alaska, six people described as familiar with its plans
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Weary firefighters in California raced Saturday to slow the spread of wildfires that burned nearly one million acres statewide in a week and destroyed hundreds of homes ahead an expected weathe…
Senator to supporters: How about skipping a meal to donate?
PHOENIX (AP) — Sen. Martha McSally has suggested that supporters could “fast a meal" to donate to the Arizona Republican's campaign as she fights to fend off a tough challenge from Democrat Mark Kelly.