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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…
Malaysian ex-PM Najib convicted of 7 graft charges over 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Malaysian court pronounced former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty Tuesday in his first corruption trial over the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB investment fund.
Georgia senator removes ad that made opponent's nose bigger
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia has taken down a digital campaign ad featuring a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
Court finds former Malaysian PM Najib Razak guilty in his first corruption trial linked to the 1MDB financial scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Court finds former Malaysian PM Najib Razak guilty in his first corruption trial linked to the 1MDB financial scandal.
US ambassador shaves mustache under Seoul's summer heat
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to South Korea has shaved his mildly controversial mustache, saying it was too uncomfortable to keep while wearing a coronavirus mask during South Korea’s notoriously h…
Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield convicted of raping disabled woman
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was convicted Monday of the rape of a developmentally disabled woman, after prosecutors said he lured the victim to his home with the promise of a…
Asian shares advance after Wall St rally; gold extends gains
MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks resumed their upward march on Wall Street, while the price of gold pushed to nearly $1,975 per ounce.
Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor said he's withdrawing a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state's largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public or imposing other res…
Police arrest leader of Sydney protests against racism
SYDNEY (AP) — Police arrested a leader of an anti-racism protest and shut down the demonstration before it started Tuesday after courts ruled the gathering in downtown Sydney was illegal due to the coronavirus pand…
Vietnam locks down its 3rd-largest city as virus cases grow
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam on Tuesday locked down its third-largest city for two weeks after 15 cases of COVID-19 were found in a hospital, the government said.
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a solemn display of bipartisan unity, congressional leaders praised Democratic Rep. John Lewis as a moral force for the nation on Monday in a Capitol Rotunda memorial service rich with symbolis…
Hawaii battles complacency after another hurricane near-miss
HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Douglas joined a long list of hurricanes that have come near the Hawaiian Islands but didn’t cause major damage.
The Latest: New virus cases rise in China's Xinjiang region
BEIJING — New coronavirus cases continue to rise in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, with 57 reported on Tuesday.
Malaysian ex-PM Najib arrives in court for graft verdict
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrived at court Tuesday for a verdict in the first of several corruption trials linked to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state inv…
New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand announced Tuesday that it will follow the lead of its intelligence allies by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launched negotiations late Monday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and…