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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…
Ex-official says former Mexico president directed corruption
MEXICO CITY (AP) — In some of the most explosive accusations in recent Mexican political history, the former head of the state-owned oil company directly accused former President Enrique Peña Nieto and his treasury…
Asian shares retreat after Fed minutes bring reality check
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Thursday after sobriety set in on Wall Street, and the U.S. Federal Reserve minutes laid out challenges for the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
At home and in US, Jamaicans celebrate Kamala Harris' VP nod
ORANGE HILL, Jamaica (AP) — Residents of this small town in the farming country of northern Jamaica watched elated Wednesday night as Kamala Harris, daughter of one of the many Orange Hill residents who emigrated t…
The Latest: Harris makes history in accepting VP nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has made history night as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket.
Clinton urges Democrats to vote in 'overwhelming' numbers
CHICAGO (AP) — Hillary Clinton urged Democrats to vote in “overwhelming" numbers in remarks Wednesday night to the Democratic National Convention that at times reflected her bitter loss to Donald Trump four years a…
Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers amid USPS turmoil
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — At least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in the recent weeks since rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier's operations, U.S. Rep. Chel…
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Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
Genevieve passing close to Mexico's Baja as Cat 1 hurricane
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) —
The Latest: Harris accepts vice presidential nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party’s presidential ticket.
The Latest: Harris introduced as vice presidential nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the most influential women in Kamala Harris’ life are introducing her as the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
Democrats pound their message: To oust Trump, you must vote
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama warned that American democracy could falter if President Donald Trump is reelected, a stunning rebuke of his successor that was echoed by Kamala Harris at the D…
Haitian official says at least 14 drown when boat sinks
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least 14 people drowned and more appeared to be missing after a packed sailboat sank in a channel between mainland Haiti and an outlying island Wednesday, a Haitian official said.
The Latest: Warren says Biden has 'some really good plans'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren says Joe Biden can hold his own on having a plan for nearly every policy challenge, large and small.
Reports: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis
Michigan will pay $600 million to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by
Democratic convention takeaways: Make history, pound Trump
There has been one persistent theme in the Democratic National Convention so far: to portray President Donald Trump in highly personal ways as one unsuited for the White House both in skills and temperament. And no…