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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…
Skepticism, fear help fuel virus on Mexico City's outskirts
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Only after a neighbor died of the coronavirus did Juan José and Esther Serralde begin to believe that the threat was real — but it was too late. Soon, the older couple, their son and daughter-in-…
At least 50 killed, hundreds hurt in massive blast in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. At least 50 people were killed and 2,7…
Prosecutors: Pimp kept 'minutes,' contracts with victims
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man who pleaded guilty on Tuesday to prostitution charges kept detailed “meeting minutes” and a “comptroller’s report” that allowed investigators to document his illegal business, a…
Virus hits Syria's national soccer team amid COVID-19 surge
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — At least four players and three staff members on Syria’s national soccer team have tested positive for coronavirus and are in isolation, a Syrian official said Tuesday.
Husband of DA charged with pulling gun on protesters in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The husband of Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey has been charged with pointing a gun at Black Lives Matter members who demonstrated outside the couple’s home the day before she faced a …
Over 25 killed, hundreds injured in massive blast in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. At least 25 people were killed and 2,5…
Los Angeles district attorney's husband charged with pulling gun on Black Lives Matter protesters outside couple's home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles district attorney's husband charged with pulling gun on Black Lives Matter protesters outside couple's home.
Deadly explosion rocks Beirut, causing widespread damage
BEIRUT (AP) — A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. Ther…
N Carolina sheriff apologizes for hog-tied inmate's death
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff apologized on Tuesday to the family of a Black man who died while in custody last year, one day before a video of the incident that led to his death is set to be …
Police facing scrutiny in Elijah McClain case get new chief
DENVER (AP) — The interim chief of a suburban Denver police department has become the first woman to permanently lead the agency that's looking to regain public trust following a tumultuous year since the death of …
Lebanese Health Minister Hassan Hamad says more than 25 people dead, over 2,500 injured in the Beirut explosion
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese Health Minister Hassan Hamad says more than 25 people dead, over 2,500 injured in the Beirut explosion.
Trump's demand for US cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's demand that the U.S. government get a cut from a potential Microsoft purchase of TikTok is the latest unprecedented scenario in an unprecedented situation.
Official: US will extend support for Venezuela's Guaidó
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The State Department’s top official on Venezuela said Tuesday that the Trump administration will continue recognizing lawmaker Juan Guaidó as the South American nation’s interim president …
Israeli government official: Israel "had nothing to do" with Beirut blast
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli government official: Israel "had nothing to do" with Beirut blast.
Key GOP senator backs food stamp boost in virus relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Senate Republican said Tuesday that he supports an increase in the food stamp benefit as part of a huge coronavirus relief bill, adding that an agreement on that issue could lead to further …