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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…
South Dakota tallies 460,000 vehicles during Sturgis rally
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew more than 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count South Dakota transportation officials released Tuesday.
Appeals court: Bond isn't lost if feds take defendant first
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina bail bond company should not lose the bond money it put up for a defendant who missed a court date because federal immigration agents had already taken him away, a state appeal…
No immediate ruling on motion to dismiss Lee statue lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge heard arguments Tuesday but did not immediately rule on whether to dismiss a lawsuit challenging Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s plans to remove an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Rob…
Mali's president and prime minister held by mutinous troops
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Soldiers detained Mali’s president and prime minister Tuesday after surrounding a residence and firing into the air in an apparent coup attempt after several months of demonstrations calling for…
Victims call Golden State Killer 'sick monster,' 'subhuman'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Victim after victim lined up on Tuesday to describe Joseph DeAngelo as a “sick monster,” “horrible man” and “subhuman” who stole their innocence and changed their lives during a more than …
Mauritius arrests captain of Japanese ship that spilled oil
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Authorities in Mauritius have arrested the captain of the Japanese ship that ran aground on a coral reef and spilled 1,000 tons of oil on the Indian Ocean island's protected coastline.
Regional official says Mali's president and prime minister are now in the custody of mutinous soldiers
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Regional official says Mali's president and prime minister are now in the custody of mutinous soldiers.
Feds: 'Lottery Lawyer' swindled jackpot winners for millions
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York attorney who branded himself the “Lottery Lawyer” has been charged with swindling millions of dollars from jackpot winners in a conspiracy that federal prosecutors say involved a member o…
More eggs harvested from last 2 northern white rhinos
OL PEJETA, Kenya (AP) — An international team of scientists said they successfully extracted eggs from the last two remaining northern white rhinos, a step on the way to possibly saving the subspecies from extincti…
3-year-old Oklahoma child dies after being left in hot car
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Police in Edmond, Oklahoma, are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl who died after being left in a car for as many as six hours.
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Mutinous soldiers surround Mali president's residence
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mutinous soldiers surrounded the private residence of Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Tuesday, firing shots into the air and deepening fears of a coup attempt following several months…
Women AGs back Biden-Harris bid in nod to suffrage amendment
A group of women Attorneys General is throwing its support behind the presidential bid of former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, who served as California Attorney General from 2011 to 2017.
Iran denies Taliban were paid bounties to target US troops
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Tuesday denied reports it paid Taliban fighters to target U.S. forces and allies in Afghanistan.
No immediate ruling from judge over whether to toss lawsuit trying to prevent removal of enormous Robert E. Lee statue
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — No immediate ruling from judge over whether to toss lawsuit trying to prevent removal of enormous Robert E. Lee statue.