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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…
The Latest: University of Alabama prohibits student events
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama has issued a temporary prohibition on student events, including off-campus parties and fraternity and sorority gatherings.
Protests against Israeli PM continue with momentum
JERUSALEM (AP) —
2 bodies found, 2 missing after explosion in Texas port
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — The bodies of two missing crew members of a dredging boat were found Saturday following an explosion a day earlier in the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas, according to the U.S. Coast Gu…
Firefighting crews make slow progress with California fires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fire crews made slow progress Saturday battling some of the largest wildfires in California history — thanks to improved weather conditions and additional resources coming from others states.
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Trump ordered to pay $44,100 in Stormy Daniels legal fees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California court ordered President Donald Trump this week to pay $44,100 in attorney fees to porn actress Stormy Daniels to pay for her legal battle over her effort to cancel a hush money deal …
'Ignore' Trump, Pelosi says, as House debates postal funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — With heated debate over mail disruptions, the House was poised to vote in a rare Saturday session on legislation that would reverse recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations and send $25 bi…
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US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively bar access in the U.S. to the hugely popular Chinese messagin…
Iran says 164 health care professionals among pandemic dead
TEHRAN, iran (AP) — Iran’s health minister said Saturday that at least 164 health care professionals have died while battling the coronavirus pandemic, state media reported.
Embed-Table-School Laptop Shortages, ADVISORY
SCHOOL LAPTOP SHORTAGES — Table. This digital embed shows school districts in the U.S. that have reported delays in getting laptops and other technology for students as the fall term looms. This table is current as…
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AP EXCLUSIVE: US faces back-to-school laptop shortage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment need…
Officials: Police shoot, kill man outside store in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Police in Louisiana shot and killed a man as he tried to enter a convenience store with a knife, authorities said Saturday. The shooting was captured on video, and the state ACLU condemned wha…
Canada's conservatives vote wholly by mail for a new leader
VANCOUVER, Canada (AP) — Canada’s opposition Conservative Party is holding an entirely mail-in ballot election for a new leader to carry it into the next general election. Results are to be announced on Sunday.