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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…
John Lewis' funeral set for Atlanta church that MLK once led
ATLANTA (AP) — When John Lewis is mourned, revered and celebrated at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, he returns to a sacred place imbued with civil rights history.
Trump vs. Biden: Where they stand on health, economy, more
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UN urges SE Asia to build back better from COVID-19 crisis
BANGKOK (AP) — The United Nations advised Southeast Asian nations to tackle inequality and green their economies to build a more resilient and inclusive future as they strive to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Michelle Lujan Grisham has not received the attention of many higher-profile candidates under consideration to be Joe Biden's running mate. But she has a resume that few of them can match.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday evening prompting forecasters to issue a tropical storm warning for several islands in the Caribbean.
Asia Today: 723 cases in Australia, closures in Vietnam
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s coronavirus hot spot Victoria will make masks compulsory statewide after reporting on Thursday a record 723 new cases.
Asian stocks gain after Fed keep US interest rates low
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero to support a struggling economy.
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance Wednesday to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how …
Tropical Storm Isaias heads for Hispaniola with heavy rain
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Heavy rains drenched the eastern Caribbean as a weather system strengthened into Tropical Storm Isaias late Wednesday while it passed south of Puerto Rico and headed for Hispaniola carr…
Vietnam imposes more virus restrictions as outbreak spreads
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam imposed more coronavirus restrictions Thursday as an outbreak that started in a popular beach resort destination grew with nine new cases.
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Atlantic; the earliest “I-named” storm in a record-setting hurricane season
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Atlantic; the earliest “I-named” storm in a record-setting hurricane season.
House orders broad mask mandates after Gohmert gets virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Capitol officials issued broad new mask requirements Wednesday after a Republican member of Congress tested positive for the coronavirus. The member, Texas Rep. Louie Gohm…
Suspected gas leak in northern Japan kills 1, injures 17
TOKYO (AP) — A sudden explosion from a suspected gas leak blew out walls and windows in part of a northern Japanese town Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring 17 others.
The Latest: Masks now required for all of Australian state
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s coronavirus hot spot of Victoria state is making mask wearing compulsory statewide after reporting a new daily high of 723 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Blast in northern Japanese town injures at least 16 people
TOKYO (AP) — At least 16 people were injured and being taken to hospitals in a northern Japanese town after a sudden explosion blew off walls, windows and debris in the neighborhood.