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Updated 1 month ago

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…

Updated 6 years ago
4 tribes sue over Oklahoma gambling compacts with 2 others

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Four Oklahoma tribes are asking a federal court to void gambling compacts between the state of Oklahoma and two other tribes — agreements that the Oklahoma State Supreme Court recently invalida…

Updated 6 years ago
Thousands throng central Jerusalem in anti-Netanyahu protest

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators thronged the streets near the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in central Jerusalem on Saturday night, in a renewed show of strength as weeks of pr…

Updated 6 years ago
Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of pandemic

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren't many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at a small city along Interstate 90 in western…

Updated 6 years ago
The Latest: Beirut protesters enter government buildings

BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Updated 6 years ago
Police: 10 killed in apartment fire in the Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) — At least 10 people have been killed in a fire in an apartment building in northeastern Czech Republic, police said Saturday.

Updated 6 years ago
AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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Updated 6 years ago
Ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for Venezuela attack

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A Venezuelan court has sentenced two former U.S. special forces soldiers to 20 years in prison for their part in a blunder-filled beach attack aimed at overthrowing President Nicolás Madur…

Updated 6 years ago
Father, son charged in Ahmaud Arbery slaying seeking bond

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The father and son jailed on murder charges in the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery are asking a Georgia judge to grant them bond and to throw out two charges in their indictment.

Updated 6 years ago
The Latest: Macron says conference to bring donors together

BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Updated 6 years ago
Brazil near 100,000 deaths from COVID-19

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil was leaping toward a grim milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, and five months after the first reported case the country has not shown signs of crushing the disease.

Updated 6 years ago
Lebanon PM to introduce bill proposing early elections

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister says he will introduce a draft bill proposing early elections for the crisis-stricken country.

Updated 6 years ago
Shipyard, union reach tentative deal to end strike in Maine

BATH, Maine (AP) — Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works and production workers reached a tentative agreement to end a strike that has stretched on for more than a month during a pandemic, officials announced Saturday.

Updated 6 years ago
Lebanese prime minister says he will introduce a draft bill proposing early elections

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese prime minister says he will introduce a draft bill proposing early elections.

Updated 6 years ago
US kids, parents perform DIY tests for coronavirus science

In a comfy suburb just outside Nashville, a young family swabs their noses twice a month in a DIY study seeking answers to some of the most vexing questions about the coronavirus.

Updated 6 years ago
The Latest: Protesters storm Lebanon's Foreign Ministry

BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):