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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…
Police: Girl killed by gunfire during teen gathering in Ohio
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed during a gathering of teenagers at an Ohio home, authorities said.
India great Dhoni retires from international cricket
NEW DELHI (AP) — India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who revolutionized limited overs cricket with his improvisation and devastating batting power, has announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.
Floyd's death spurs push to train cops to stop police abuse
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Despite policies on the books for years that require officers across the United States to stop colleagues from using excessive force, there has been little or no effort to teach officers how …
The Latest: South Africa risk high, No. 5 in virus cases
JOHANNESBURG — A report in South Africa says there is a higher risk of Black or mixed-race patients dying of COVID-19 in the country’s hospitals than white patients.
Pope urges Nile states to continue talks over disputed dam
CAIRO (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday urged Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to continue talks to resolve their years-long dispute over a massive dam Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile that has led to sharp regional te…
'Ballot harvesting' targeted amid fight over voting rules
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As
Testing drops in Texas, as schools reopen, football resumes
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Anyone can get a coronavirus test at the CentroMed clinic in San Antonio, but on a recent day, the drive-thru was empty. Finally two masked people in a maroon SUV pulled straight on through with …
Female member of Afghan peace team survives attack by gunmen
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A female member of Afghanistan's peace negotiating team was lightly wounded in an assassination attempt, officials said Saturday.
Forecasters look to learn from deadly Midwest wind storm
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The unusual wind storm that damaged farms, homes and cities across the Midwest this past week could offer lessons for forecasters and the public on how to better prepare for something that p…
Indian, Nepalese prime ministers talk amid border dispute
NEW DELHI (AP) — The prime ministers of India and Nepal spoke over the phone on Saturday to try to ease bilateral tensions that have existed since a border dispute erupted between the two countries in May.
UK remembers Far East war on 75th anniversary of V-J Day
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. marked Saturday the 75th anniversary of the defeat of Japan during World War II, with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip leading tributes to those who fought during the six-year…
Former Illinois Gov. James Thompson, 'Big Jim,' dies at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, known as “Big Jim” during a long career that eventually made him the state's longest-serving chief executive, has died. He was 84.
The Latest: Germany defends calling Spain virus 'risk area'
BERLIN — Germany’s health minister has defended the decision to declare all of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands “risk areas” for coronavirus infection.
Former Illinois Gov. James R. "Big Jim" Thompson, longest-serving in state history, dies at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. James R. "Big Jim" Thompson, longest-serving in state history, dies at 84.
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