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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…
Mourners honor Nobel laureate and peace advocate John Hume
LONDON (AP) — Mourners remembered activist John Hume on Wednesday, celebrating the visionary politician who devoted his life to peace and forged the agreement that ended violence in his native Northern Ireland.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden colonies
BERLIN (AP) — British scientists say there are more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously thought based on evidence of bird droppings spotted from space.
Amsterdam, Rotterdam order use of masks in busy streets
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Netherlands' two most populous cities began ordering people to wear face masks in busy streets Wednesday amid rising coronavirus infection rates, but many people in the Dutch capital's famous r…
The Latest: Six Turkish citizens among the injured in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
Sri Lanka parliamentary election expected to back Rajapaksas
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans voted Wednesday to elect a new Parliament that is expected to give strong support to the powerful and popular Rajapaksa brothers.
Israeli military sets up coronavirus task force
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Wednesday it was establishing a coronavirus task force aimed at cutting the chain of infection in the country.
Choctaw Indians bear brunt of virus outbreak in Mississippi
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) — When Sharon Taylor died of coronavirus, her family — standing apart, wearing masks — sang her favorite hymns at her graveside, next to a tiny headstone for her stillborn daughter, buried …
The Latest: Cyprus police helicopters head to Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
Police: Chicago police officer shot, suspect in custody
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded early Wednesday on the city's West Side by a suspect who fired at officers from a third-floor window, the city's police superintendent said.
'Save Space Camp' drive prompted by virus reaches $1.5M goal
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A fundraising drive has reached its goal of bringing in $1.5 million to save Space Camp from closing because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.
Global shares up as investors monitor US stimulus talks
BEIJING (AP) — Global markets and U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday as investors monitor U.S. talks on more stimulus spending and a U.S. trade pact with China.
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The Latest: French president Macron to visit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
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Embed-Chart-Religion-Religious Freedom Divide, ADVISORY
RELIGION-RELIGIOUS FREEDOM DIVIDE — Chart. This digital embed shows the results of a UChicago Divinity School/NORC poll on attitudes regarding threats to religious freedom. This chart is current as of Aug. 5, 2020 …