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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…
The Latest: South Korea reports 63 new coronavirus cases
SEOUL, South Korea -- Just days after South Korean officials hopefully declared the country’s COVID-19 epidemic was coming under control, health authorities reported 63 newly confirmed cases.
Tropical depression expected to strengthen in Atlantic Ocean
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical depression formed Tuesday in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to strengthen, though forecasters weren't predicting a landfall location.
Asia Today: After touting virus drop, SKorea sees cases rise
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Just days after South Korean officials hopefully declared the country’s COVID-19 epidemic was coming under control, health authorities reported 63 new cases following a dual rise in local …
Asian shares mixed after lackluster session on Wall Street
MITO, Japan (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Australia’s benchmark down more than 1% on reports of a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the Melbourne area.
Mexico probe: marines abducted 27 at border, 12 found dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican marines allegedly abducted 27 people in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo in early 2018, 12 of whom were later found dead, according to an investigation by Mexico’s governmental hu…
Cops: 14 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home
CHICAGO (AP) — Fourteen people were injured, one person was being questioned and multiple suspects were being sought after gunfire erupted outside a funeral home on Chicago’s South Side where at least one squad car…
Cops: 14 people injured after South Side Chicago shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Fourteen people were injured in connection with a shooting late Tuesday outside a funeral home on Chicago’s South Side, police officials said Tuesday.
Alaska Bar sidesteps contentious Dershowitz keynote choice
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Just days after the announcement that famed trial attorney Alan Dershowitz would be the keynote speaker sparked a controversy among its members, the Alaska Bar Association has canceled this…
Fort Hood soldier's body found near base; 3rd death in month
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Army officials on Tuesday said that the body of a Fort Hood solider was found near the Texas army base, marking the third time in a month that a Fort Hood soldier’s body has been discovere…
The Latest: Mexico passes 40,000 coronavirus death mark
MEXICO CITY — Mexico passed the 40,000-death mark Tuesday and reported near-record levels of newly confirmed coronavirus cases.
Fear of China's courts drives Hong Kong extradition concerns
HONG KONG (AP) — A year ago, an extradition bill in Hong Kong that could have sent suspects to mainland China for trial sparked the largest protests and biggest political crisis the semi-autonomous territory has se…
Lawyer for Epstein's ex-girlfriend seeks gag order in case
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for financier Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend on Tuesday asked a judge presiding over her sex crimes case to impose a gag order on lawyers and others to reduce prejudicial pretrial publicit…
Police: 14 victims being treated at hospitals after gunfire erupts outside Chicago funeral, 1 person in custody
CHICAGO (AP) — Police: 14 victims being treated at hospitals after gunfire erupts outside Chicago funeral, 1 person in custody.
New Zealand minister fired for improper affair with staffer
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday she has fired her immigration minister for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.
Bolivia police recover 420 dead in possible COVID-19 cases
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A special police unit collected 420 bodies over the preceding five days in two Bolivian cities, and 80% to 90% of the deceased were thought to have succumbed to COVID-19, authorities said Tue…