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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…
Judge: 'Discriminatory' to deny Puerto Rico access to US aid
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ruled that it is unconstitutional to deny Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. territory access to three federal welfare programs in a major decision cheered by ma…
Record temperatures, pending deals inflame Iraq's power woes
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — In Iraq’s oil-rich south, the scorching summer months pose painful new choices in the age of the coronavirus: stay at home in the sweltering heat with electricity cut off for hours, or go out and…
UN chief says 1 billion students affected by virus closures
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday the coronavirus pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education in history, with schools closed in more than 160 countries in mid-J…
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — Putting your child on the bus for the first day of school is always a leap of faith for a parent. Now, on top of the usual worries about youngsters adjusting to new teachers and classmates, there…
3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS sign in the sand that was spotted from above, authorities say.
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Ex-gymnastics coach faces sentencing in Nassar-related case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach faced a sentencing hearing Tuesday for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar.
'Squad' member Tlaib faces test in Michigan primary
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — "Squad” member Rashida Tlaib was trying to fend off a serious challenge for her House seat in Michigan's primary on Tuesday, in a rematch with the woman she narrowly defeated two years ago.
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Kansas Rep. Watkins battles for seat while facing charges
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Freshman Rep. Steve Watkins, who is facing
Australia: British-Australian woman in Iran prison 'is well'
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's ambassador to Iran has visited a British-Australian academic who was convicted of espionage before being moved recently to a notorious Iranian prison, and found that she “is w…
St. Louis prosecutor chided by Trump faces primary challenge
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis' top prosecutor faced a primary challenge on Tuesday after drawing criticism from President Donald Trump for
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center
Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Asian shares extend rally after S&P 500 nears record
Shares advanced across Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street closed broadly higher on encouraging economic reports, starting off August by closing within 3% of the record high it set in February.
The Latest: UN says 1 billion students affected by closures
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief says the coronavirus pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education in history, with schools closed in more than 160 countries in mid-July affecting more than 1 bi…