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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…
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Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Iran hits hawkish US expert with symbolic sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) —
Navy reluctant to reinstate Greitens until Pence intervened
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Navy appeared reluctant to reinstate former Navy SEAL and Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens in 2019 until Vice President Mike Pence's office intervened, according to newly released documents.
Islamic State gunmen, suicide bomber attack Afghan prison
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group on Sunday claimed responsibility for a complex attack by a suicide car bomber and multiple gunmen against a prison in eastern Afghanistan, which Afghan officials sa…
Pompeo says Trump to take broad action on Chinese software
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to take action on a what he sees as a broad array of national security risks presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party, Secretary of State Mike Pomp…
Only 1 major candidate running to succeed Tulsi Gabbard
HONOLULU (AP) — There’s only one major candidate in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, virtually guaranteeing he will be sworn in as Hawaii’s newest congressman in January.
RNC: Decision on private Trump renomination vote not final
WASHINGTON (AP) — The vote to renominate President Donald Trump is set to be conducted in private later this month, without members of the press present, a spokeswoman for the Republican National Convention said on…
SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon…
SpaceX capsule with two NASA astronauts makes dramatic splashdown in Gulf of Mexico to end test flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX capsule with two NASA astronauts makes dramatic splashdown in Gulf of Mexico to end test flight.
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8 dead and at least 19 wounded in weekend Chicago shootings
CHICAGO (AP) — Gun violence continued to plague Chicago, with eight people killed, including a 9-year-old boy, and at least 19 other people wounded so far this weekend, police said Sunday.
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SpaceX capsule with NASA astronauts streaking toward Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit streaked toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
Sheriff: Burger King worker shot, killed in waiting dispute
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say a Burger King worker was fatally shot after a dispute over a delay in a food order.
Venezuelan coalition opposed to Maduro rejects upcoming vote
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A coalition of political parties in Venezuela led by U.S.-backed Juan Guaidó said Sunday that it won't participate in upcoming congressional elections called by officials loyal to Presiden…