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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…
Hit by virus surge, Hong Kong offers free tests to everyone
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will offer free coronavirus tests to its residents starting Sept. 1 as it grapples with its worst outbreak since the pandemic began, leader Carrie Lam said Friday.
The Latest: Utah Gov: Wear masks or keep school kids home
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says parents who don't want to follow his health mandate by requiring their children to wear masks when returning to school should keep them home.
AP Entertainment Digest for Friday, Aug. 21, 2020
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Pence criticizes DNC, previews themes for RNC convention
Vice President Mike Pence said Friday next week’s Republican Party convention “will make sure the American people see the choice” between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Tropical Storm Laura forms in the Atlantic, becoming the latest in an active storm season
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura forms in the Atlantic, becoming the latest in an active storm season.
Minneapolis plans to rent space to replace burned precinct
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Minneapolis plans to spend $4.8 million to temporarily rent an office building and adapt it to replace the police precinct headquarters burned during unrest that followed the death of…
2 Caribbean storms pose potential hurricane threat to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Laura formed Friday in the eastern Caribbean and forecasters said it poses a potential hurricane threat to Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast. A second storm also might hit the U.S. a…
Kenyan police teargas anti-corruption protesters in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's police have teargassed protesters holding peaceful demonstrations against alleged corruption including the theft of supplies for the fight against COVID-19
Global stock markets slide on gloomy economic data
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares turned lower on Friday after new economic data showed a slowdown in Europe's economy and amid worries about a resurgence in coronavirus cases in many countries.
Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll. And half…
Slovakia condemns Belgian police brutality against citizen
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s foreign minister on Friday condemned the violent treatment of a Slovak citizen by police officers at a Belgian airport and demanded a thorough investigation. The man, who was …
Navalny associate: German doctors gain access in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A close associate of Russian opposition leader Alexi Navalny, who is comatose in a Siberian hospital, said Friday that German doctors now have access to Navalny as friends and relatives push for him t…
Postmaster to testify in Senate on mail, Mnuchin denies role
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing public backlash, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify Friday about
German doctors gain access to Navalny in Russia, ally says
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Mali's junta spokesman promises transition to civilian rule
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The military junta ruling Mali following this week's coup is seeking a transitional president to return the country civilian rule, the group's spokesman said.