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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…
World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — World leaders and international organizations pledged nearly $300 million in emergency humanitarian aid to Beirut in the wake of the devastating explosion, but warned on Sunday that no money for rebui…
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Georgia school with large crowds reports positive cases
DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — A total of nine students and staff members at a Georgia high school have tested positive for the coronavirus, the principal said in a letter to parents after the school made headlines for online …
Biden vows to block Alaska mine project if elected
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Sunday that if he’s elected, his administration would stop a proposed copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
US gas prices remain steady at $2.25/gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline held steady over the past two weeks at $2.25 per gallon.
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Police: 12 protesters in Louisville arrested, charged
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Twelve protesters in Kentucky's largest city were arrested Saturday night after they blocked roadways, surrounded vehicles, shot paintballs and destroyed property, police said.
The Latest: Donors: Aid to Lebanon to come with reforms
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
The Latest: Britain records more than 1,000 new infections
LONDON — Britain has recorded more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections in a day for the first time since late June.
Police: 12 arrested as roads blocked, property destroyed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Twelve protesters in Kentucky's largest were arrested Saturday night after they blocked roadways, surrounded vehicles, shot paintballs and destroyed property, police said.
3 days of heavy monsoon rains kill 58 people across Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Three days of heavy monsoon rains triggering flash floods killed at least 58 people in various parts of Pakistan, as troops with boats rushed Sunday to evacuate people from flood-affected d…
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The Latest: Daily tally of virus cases in Italy leaps higher
ROME — Italy’s tally of daily new COVID-19 cases leaped higher on Sunday, with 463 cases, according to Health Ministry figures.
International donors say aid to Lebanon's recovery after explosion will come with reforms demanded by protesters.
PARIS (AP) — International donors say aid to Lebanon's recovery after explosion will come with reforms demanded by protesters.
DC shooting leaves 1 dead, some 20 injured
WASHINGTON (AP) — A dispute that erupted into gun fire during a large outdoor party in Washington, D.C., early Sunday left one person dead and some 20 others injured, including an off-duty officer “struggling for h…