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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…
Cuomo: Health workers to supervise annual 9/11 light tribute
NEW YORK (AP) — The annual light display honoring victims of 9/11 is back on, officials announced Saturday, saying New York health officials will supervise this year's tribute to ensure workers' safety amid concern…
California could see more rolling outages amid heat wave
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Power has been restored after California ordered the first rolling outages in nearly 20 years when a statewide heat wave strained the electrical system.
Right-wing group, counter-protesters clash in Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Members of the far-right Proud Boys group and counter-protesters clashed violently Saturday afternoon in western Michigan, resulting in arrests, police said.
Police: Girl killed by gunfire during birthday party in Ohio
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed during a backyard birthday party for a teenager at an Ohio home, authorities said.
The Latest: Arizona nearing 4,500 deaths from coronavirus
PHOENIX — Arizona reported 933 confirmed coronavirus cases and 69 deaths on Saturday.
Israel condemns UN Security Council's vote on Iran embargo
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli leaders on Saturday condemned the U.N. Security Council's decision not to renew a U.N. arms embargo on Iran, saying the decision would encourage Iranian aggression in the Middle East.
Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters struggled to contain three wildfires near Los Angeles on Saturday as forecasters warned that the risk of new fires was high with temperatures expected to spike and humidity levels to…
Philly Naked Bike Ride called off because of the coronavirus
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The
Dallas police plan changes after examining protest response
DALLAS (AP) — A report released by Dallas police on their response to protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis outlines changes the department plans to make, including who can authorize the…
2 workers die from injuries in Mississippi plant explosion
BYRAM, Miss. (AP) — Two workers severely injured in an explosion at a Mississippi processing plant have died, authorities confirmed.
Dallas police examine protest response, plans changes
DALLAS (AP) — A report released by Dallas police on their response to protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis outlines changes the department plans to make, including who can authorize the…
Police move in after fights break out during Georgia protest
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP) — After several hours of mostly peaceful demonstrations Saturday in an Atlanta suburb that's home to a giant Confederate memorial, large numbers of police moved in to disperse the crowds wh…
Officer minimized role in Floyd's death during questioning
A former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd's arrest told investigators that he was focused on crowd control and minimized his role in the actions that led to Floyd's death, video of the interview …
Newsweek apologizes for op-ed questioning Harris eligibility
NEW YORK (AP) — Newsweek has apologized for an op-ed that
Days after deal with UAE, anti-Netanyahu protests resume
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night, resuming their calls for the embattled leader to step down despite his hist…