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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…
The Latest: Hong Kong sees 80 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
Hong Hong has reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths, while new cases in mainland China fell to just 27.
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Massive Beirut blast kills more than 70, injures thousands
Australian leader says US-China war no longer inconceivable
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday his government held a less dramatic view of U.S.-China strategic tensions than a predecessor who warned of a potential “hot war…
Missouri votes on Medicaid expansion; Parson, Galloway win
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters decided Tuesday whether the state expands Medicaid health care coverage to thousands more low-income adults after years of resistance from Republican lawmakers.
With renewed US backing, Guaidó pushes anti-Maduro fight
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The challenge in ousting President Nicolás Maduro has only increased, Juan Guaidó said Tuesday as the Trump administration vowed its continued recognition of the opposition leader as the n…
Mike Parson wins Republican primary election for governor in Missouri
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Parson wins Republican primary election for governor in Missouri.
Nicole Galloway wins Democratic primary election for governor in Missouri
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nicole Galloway wins Democratic primary election for governor in Missouri.
Houston officer fatally shoots armed assault suspect on bus
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston police officer shot and killed an armed assault suspect on a transit bus Tuesday after the man beat a security guard and fled with her gun, police said.
Powerful Colombian ex-president ordered under house arrest
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe will be placed under house arrest while the Supreme Court advances a witness tampering investigation against him in a titanic blow to one of the natio…
Missouri votes on Medicaid expansion; Galloway wins primary
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri polls closed Tuesday in an election that will decide whether the state expands Medicaid health care coverage to thousands more low-income adults after years of resistance from Republic…
Barbara Bollier wins Democratic Senate primary in Kansas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Bollier wins Democratic Senate primary in Kansas.
New crisis in Peru as Congress rejects president's Cabinet
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru was left with no government ministers Tuesday after Congress refused to approve President Martin Vizcarra's recently appointed Cabinet.
Virgin Atlantic airline files for US bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British businessman Richard Branson, filed Tuesday for protection in U.S. bankruptcy court as it tries to survive the virus pandemic that is hammering the air…
Missouri polls close on vote for health care for more adults
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri polls closed Tuesday in an election that will decide whether the state expands Medicaid health care coverage to thousands more low-income adults after years of resistance from Republic…
Trump says generals feel Beirut blast was likely an 'attack'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. military generals have told him that they “seem to feel” the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least 70 people, was a “terrible attack” l…