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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…
Israel's Netanyahu says West Bank annexation plans for now on hold, may still go ahead someday with US coordination
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Netanyahu says West Bank annexation plans for now on hold, may still go ahead someday with US coordination.
Kids surprise police officer with ice pop on hot summer day
It was a cool moment on a hot July day.
Ruling sends man back to prison in college student's slaying
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — A man convicted in the 1994 slaying of a suburban Chicago college student will spend more time in prison after a judge determined he was released four years too early due to a sentencing er…
Netanyahu: 'New era' in Israel's relations with Arab world
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the announcement that full diplomatic ties will be established with the United Arab Emirates has ushered in a “new era” in Israel’s …
UK's Johnson seeks to quell Brexit fears in Northern Ireland
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted Thursday that businesses in Northern Ireland will continue to enjoy seamless access to the rest of the U.K. after a Brexit transition period with the Euro…
Trump administration: Confucius Institute is arm of Beijing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday designated the Confucius Institute U.S. Center as a foreign mission of the Chinese Communist Party, alleging that the program to help teach Chinese language cl…
The Latest: Israeli president invites UAE leader to visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation…
Woman enters plea in fatal stabbing of high school classmate
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) — A 19-year-old woman has pleaded no contest to first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a classmate during a fight inside a Detroit-area high school.
The Latest: Israeli pro-settler leaders lament missed chance
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement that the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation…
The Latest: WHO: Russian vaccine not in advanced test stages
LONDON — The World Health Organization says the vaccine approved by Russia this week is not among the nine that it considers in the advanced stages of testing.
Flag-draped coffins of troops from sunken tank sent to Dover
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The flag-draped coffins carrying the remains of seven Marines and a sailor who died after a Marine Corps seafaring tank sank off the coast of Southern California have arrived at Dover Air Force Bas…
UNESCO warns historic Beirut buildings at risk of collapse
BEIRUT (AP) — The United Nations’ cultural agency said Thursday it will lead the international campaign for the recovery and restoration of Beirut's heritage, citing local officials who said that around 60 historic…
The Latest: Israeli settlers may approve of Israel-UAE ties
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Here is the Latest following President Donald Trump's announcement thet the United Arab Emirates and Israel will open diplomatic ties in a deal halting Israel's planned annexation…
Pope cleans house in Poland after abuse, cover-up scandal
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued cleaning house in Poland on Thursday following revelations of clergy sexual abuse and cover-up, replacing the powerful archbishop of Gdansk on his 75th birthday.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-LIVES LOST-SHAKESPEARE LADY — Audio Interview. A Connecticut woman who became famous for her gritty and colorful performances of Shakespeare on the streets of a college town has died of the coronavir…