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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…
The Nation's Weather
The Nation's Weather for Saturday, August 15, 2020
Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over agreement with Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause…
The Latest: Denmark adds Belgium, Malta to travel advisory
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark has added Belgium and Malta to its list of European nations where non-essential travels are not recommended as the Scandinavian country has seen a flare-up of coronavirus cases.
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Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters' pressure
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarusian authorities have released about 1,000 people detained amid demonstrations contesting the results of the presidential election, in an attempt to assuage public anger against a brutal…
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Utah high schools return to football, with virus precautions
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Fans wore masks and players drank from their own water bottles instead of sharing Thursday night at what was said to be the first high school football game in the United States since the start…
UN: 178 killed in Beirut explosion, 30 still missing
BEIRUT (AP) — The death toll from last week's massive explosion in Lebanon's capital has risen to nearly 180, with an estimated 6,000 people injured and at least 30 missing, the United Nations said Friday.
France, Netherlands added to UK's 14-day quarantine list
LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of British holidaymakers on Friday faced the prospect of having to go into self-isolation for 14 days when they return home after the British government reimposed quarantine rest…
Police: 2 officers killed by rebels in Indian-held Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Anti-India rebels in Indian-controlled Kashmir attacked a police party in the disputed region’s main city Friday, killing two officers and injuring another, police said.
PP-Dem-Pres-All,100
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 2nd Add,400
Bennet +- Bloxham +- Booker +- Boyd +-
Conflicting tan lines: The burkini raises debate in Egypt
CAIRO (AP) — The woman accosted Yasmeen Samir as she swam with her family at a pool in a resort on the North Coast, a stretch of Mediterranean beaches reserved for Egypt’s upper echelons. The reason: Samir was wear…
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 9th Add,400
Torgesen +- Wells +- Williamson +- Yang +-