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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…
Sheriff claims victory over predecessor fired after Parkland
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Incumbent Gregory Tony claimed victory Tuesday night in the race for the Democratic nomination for Broward County sheriff in a campaign centered on a high school massacre and a shooting…
Merav Ben-David wins Democratic Senate primary in Wyoming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Merav Ben-David wins Democratic Senate primary in Wyoming.
The Latest: Colin Powell says Biden will stand up to US foes
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is endorsing Joe Biden, saying with him in the White House, “We will never doubt that he will stand with our friends and stand up to our adversaries — never the other way arou…
Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their candidate for president Tuesday night, with party elders, a new generation of politicians and voters in every state joining together in an extraordina…
Cynthia Lummis wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cynthia Lummis wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming.
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. It's even more challenging during this, the first virtual convention. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party le…
Asia Today: S. Korea has highest daily increase since March
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 297 new cases of the coronavirus, its biggest daily rise since early March, as the country began restricting gatherings in the greater capital area amid fears that…
The Latest: Democrats formally nominate Biden for president
The Democratic Party has formally made Joe Biden its presidential nominee, a position he has sought for more than 30 years and through three White House bids.
Scott Franklin beats US Rep. Spano in Fla. GOP primary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Scott Franklin, a former Navy pilot and business owner, defeated U.S. Rep. Ross Spano in Florida's Republican congressional primary on Tuesday, amid ethics issues that have dogged the incum…
The Latest: Franklin beats US Rep. Spano in Fla. GOP primary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 primary elections (all times local):
The Latest: Ocasio-Cortez nominates Bernie Sanders at DNC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has described the progressive movement started by Bernie Sanders as “a mass people’s movement” that’s working to move the country toward guaranteed health care and higher education.
The Latest: Cammack wins primary for seat vacated by Yoho
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 primary elections (all times local):
Navajo man on federal death row seeks stay of execution
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The only Native American on federal death row is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put his execution on hold while he seeks review of a lower court decision over potential racial bias in his …
The Latest: Diverse group of Democrats gives keynote address
A diverse group of Democratic leaders is delivering the keynote address on the second night of the party’s convention, appearing in a montage of spliced together clips to deliver a stinging critique of President Do…
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Biden's convention focus: Experience to fix Trump's chaos