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Updated 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Weakening expected for tropical storms Josephine, Kyle

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Josephine was expected to weaken as it skirts islands in the Caribbean, and Tropical Storm Kyle was moving away from the continental United States, forecasters said Saturday night.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Asia Today: S. Korea reports 279 cases, highest in 5 months

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 279 new coronavirus cases in the highest daily jump since early March, as fears grow about a massive outbreak in the greater capital region.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Robert Trump, the president’s younger brother, dead at 71, president says in statement.

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Trump, the president’s younger brother, dead at 71, president says in statement.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
The Latest: S. Korea reports largest virus jump since March

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 279 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus, it’s highest daily jump since early March, as fears grow about a massive outbreak in the greater capital region.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Authority says it's unlikely to order power outages tonight

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A heat wave baking California in triple-digit temperatures continued to strain the electrical system Saturday.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
New voting laws revive fights over 'ballot harvesting'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
No more rolling power outages expected during heat wave

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A heat wave baking California in triple-digit temperatures continued to strain the electrical system Saturday.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
The Latest: In Kansas visit, Dr. Birx urges use of masks

KANSAS CITY — Trump’s top coronavirus adviser used a visit to Kansas to urge people to wear masks regardless of where they live.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
PG&E warns of more rolling outages amid California heat wave

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's largest utility warned of a second round of rolling power outages Saturday as a heat wave baking California in triple-digit temperatures continues to strain the electrical system.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Israel strikes Gaza targets after arson balloons launched

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli aircraft bombed several sites belonging to the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip for a fifth night in a row, the Israeli military said early Sunday.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
AP FACT CHECK: Harris meets constitutional requirements

CHICAGO (AP) — False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched her Democratic pri…

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
Rolls-Royce closing Virginia jet parts plant where 280 work

PRINCE GEORGE, Va. (AP) — Rolls-Royce will close its aircraft parts factory in central Virginia by the middle of next year, throwing 280 people out of work, the company confirmed on Saturday.

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Texas testing drops as schools reopen, prepare for football

Updated 5 years, 12 months ago
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