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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…
Hiroshima survivors worry that world will forget
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The atomic bomb that exploded over Hiroshima 75 years ago didn't just kill and maim.
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut confronted a scene of utter devastation Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port rippled across the Lebanese capital, killing at least 100 people, wounding thousands …
Virus ravages poor California county along Mexican border
CALEXICO, Calif. (AP) — Dr. Tien Vo's last stop of the night is the home of a 35-year-old woman who has diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and, now, the coronavirus. The virus killed her father six days earlier…
US Forecast
US Forecast for Thursday, August 6, 2020
Lives Lost: Parents hoped baby Kobe would play basketball
TANAUAN, Philippines (AP) — He was heralded in the Philippines as the country’s youngest COVID-19 survivor, a baby who’d become infected with and conquered the coronavirus during his first 16 days of life.
Lottery State-by-State-All
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:
Martha McSally wins Republican Senate primary in Arizona
WASHINGTON (AP) — Martha McSally wins Republican Senate primary in Arizona.
Lottery State-by-State
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:
India’s residency law in Kashmir amplifies demographic fears
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — For almost a century, no outsider was allowed to buy land and property in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
7 dead, 5 injured in migrant car crash in northern Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A car believed to be transporting migrants who recently entered the country crashed into roadworks on a highway in northern Greece overnight, killing seven people and injuring five, poli…
Ferguson protester Cori Bush ousts William Lacy Clay from Missouri congressional seat his family held for half-century
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ferguson protester Cori Bush ousts William Lacy Clay from Missouri congressional seat his family held for half-century.
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
BEIRUT (AP) — Residents of Beirut awoke to a scene of utter devastation on Wednesday, a day after a massive explosion at the port sent shock waves across the Lebanese capital, killing at least 100 people and woundi…
California virus cases underreported, health official says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Figures showing California has slowed the rate of coronavirus infections may be in doubt because a technical problem has delayed reporting of test results, the state's top health official said.
Asia shares mixed amid jitters over US stimulus, China trade
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.
Asia Today: Australian state reports record virus increase
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s hot spot Victoria state announced a new record 725 COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths on Wednesday, while businesses in Melbourne city prepared to draw down their shutters as new p…