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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…
Isaias strengthens slightly as it crawls up Florida coast
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bands of heavy rain from Isaias lashed Florida's east coast Sunday, with the tropical storm strengthening slightly and forecast to be near hurricane strength by the time it reaches the Carol…
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US Forecast
US Forecast for Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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AMERICA DISRUPTED-BLACK WOMEN IDEOLOGY — Chart. A 2018 VoteCast survey shows the ideological differences between Black women who voted for Democrats in the midterm and other Democratic voters. This chart is current…
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Monday, August 3, 2020
Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, rages on
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan holding hundreds of its members raged on Monday after killing at least 21 people in fighting overnight, a local officia…
Iran hits hawkish US expert with symbolic sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) —
Asian shares mixed on US-China tensions, Wall Street gains
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Monday as investors eyeballed surging coronavirus cases in the region.
Philippine capital returning to lockdown as virus surges
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president has agreed to place the capital and outlying provinces back under a lockdown after medical groups warned that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the…
Israeli military strike likely kills 4 militants from Syria
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it thwarted an infiltration attempt from Syria early Monday, likely killing four suspected militants it accused of trying to plant explosives.
Afghan official says at least 21 people killed, 43 wounded in ongoing Islamic State attack targeting prison
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan official says at least 21 people killed, 43 wounded in ongoing Islamic State attack targeting prison.
AP VoteCast: How Black women shape Democratic politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Black women are often called the backbone of the Democratic Party — reliable and loyal voters whose support can make or break a candidate.
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AMERICA DISRUPTED-BLACK WOMEN TURNOUT — Chart. Black women make up about 7.5% of the electorate, but are among the most reliable voters in the U.S. This digital embed shows the percentage of women by race who turno…
Vulnerable eastern China areas evacuated ahead of typhoon
BEIJING (AP) — Vulnerable coastal areas are being evacuated before a typhoon brings heavy rains to eastern China late Monday while much of the country is still recovering from unusually summer heavy flooding.
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AMERICA DISRUPTED-BLACK WOMEN CONGRESS — Chart. There has been an increase in the number of women elected into Congress since 1969. This interactive chart shows that trend and breaks out the number of Black Congres…