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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…
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.
Hurricane Isaias lashes Bahamas, virus-hit Florida braces
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas on Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials said they were closing beaches, park…
Chicago homicides and shootings rise sharply in 2020
CHICAGO (AP) — Homicides and shootings have surged in Chicago during the first seven months of the year.
Zimbabwean author freed after night in jail for protest
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — An internationally known Zimbabwean author and several other people have been released on bail on Saturday, after spending a night in police cells for protesting against the government.
BOYCOTT GAMES: 1980 U.S. team finds overdue recognition
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Many of the names are familiar. Others don't quite ring a bell.
The Latest: Florida reaches 7,000 deaths from coronavirus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida health officials have reported 179 new deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to more than 7,000.
Mexico No. 3 in virus deaths; storm could hinder US response
Mexico now has the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind Brazil and the United States, where a hurricane bearing down on the East Coast on Saturday is threatening to complicate efforts to contain the viru…
Chicago homicides and shootings skyrocket so far in 2020
CHICAGO (AP) — Homicides and shootings have surged in Chicago during the first seven months of the year.
Astronauts face final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
SEC contenders must navigate 10 games versus league foes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —
The Latest: Florida coast preps for hurricane, virus safety
MIAMI — Hurricane Isaias is heading toward the Florida coast, where officials say they were closing coronavirus testing centers and navigating safety measures for evacuation facilities.
No new positives for Marlins, Phils; 2B Isan Diaz opts out
The Miami Marlins received no new positive results in their latest round of coronavirus testing, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday, but second baseman Isan Diaz opted out of the season.
Negotiators huddle in Capitol after $600 benefit expires
WASHINGTON (AP) — With political pressure rising, talks on a huge coronavirus relief measure resumed on Saturday, focused on restoring a newly expired $600-per-week supplemental unemployment benefit, a fresh $1,200…
Vietnam reports more than 3 dozen new cases, 3rd death
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam reported more than three dozen new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while a third person died of COVID-19 complications a day after the country reported its first-ever death from …
Vietnam reports 2nd death, more cases linked to hospital
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A second person died of coronavirus complications in Vietnam, officials said Saturday, a day after the country recorded its first death from the virus, while more than two dozen new cases were…