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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…
Iran says it detains leader of California-based exile group
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday said it detained an Iranian-American leader of a little-known California-based militant opposition group for allegedly planning a 2008 attack on a mosque that killed 14 people a…
India reports 55,000 virus cases, Florida faces storm
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported nearly 55,000 new coronavirus cases Sunday and the Philippines recorded another daily high to surpass 100,000 total infections, while Florida braced for a tropical storm that threate…
NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight: returni…
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The Nation's Weather for Monday, August 3, 2020
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US Forecast for Monday, August 3, 2020
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Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
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Isaias weakens; may strengthen on path to virus-hit Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas on Saturday and churned toward the Florida coast, threatening to complicate efforts to contain the coronavirus i…
Afghan troops kill senior Islamic State militant
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's intelligence service said the country's special forces killed a high-ranking official with the local Islamic State group affiliate in an operation in eastern Afghanistan.
Texas city commissioner killed in gun battle with police
MISSION, Texas (AP) — A Texas city commissioner was fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire with police and a sheriff's deputy who had responded to a domestic disturbance call at his home, authorities said.
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Another postponement rattles MLB; Brewers' Cain opts out
The coronavirus forced baseball's 17th postponement in 10 days on Saturday, prompting at least two more players to opt out and casting doubt the league can complete a truncated 2020 season.
Asia Today: Victoria state declares disaster, night curfew
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The premier of Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster among sweeping new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere from Sunday night.
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The Latest: Night curfew in Melbourne after 671 new cases
MELBOURNE, Australia — The premier of Australia's hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster among sweeping new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere from Sunday night.