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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…
Egypt approves Libya deployment, risking clash with Turkey
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s parliament on Monday authorized the deployment of troops outside the country, a move that could escalate the spiraling war in Libya after the president threatened military action against Turkis…
Georgia Dems choose state chair to replace Lewis on ballot
ATLANTA (AP) — The head of Georgia’s Democratic Party has been chosen to face a Republican reality TV personality in the November contest for the seat of the late Rep. John Lewis, a towering figure who served in Co…
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Puerto Rico announces referendum to protect public pensions
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Monday that she plans to hold a referendum on whether public pension payments should be protected by the U.S. territory’s Constitution for the first tim…
Michigan judge won't free teen, says she was threat to mom
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge in Michigan who's under criticism for detaining a 15-year-old girl after she failed to do her schoolwork denied the teenager early release Monday and said she was placed in a juvenile …
Man found dead may be linked to shooting at NJ judge's house
A gunman posing as a FedEx delivery person shot and killed the 20-year-old son of a federal judge and wounded her husband at their New Jersey home before fleeing, authorities said.
The Latest: US seeks to avoid discrimination in virus fight
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is issuing guidance on preventing discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bahamas bans US travelers starting Wednesday
HAVANA (AP) — The Bahamas is banning travelers from the United States starting Wednesday after a surge in coronavirus infections followed the islands' reopening to international tourism.
'Founding father' of Louisiana coastal program dies at 84
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A geologist, geographer and archaeologist who devoted his life to studying Louisiana’s rapidly eroding coastline and helping the state develop a restoration plan, has died.
Egypt's parliament approves troop deployment to Libya
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s parliament on Monday authorized the deployment of troops outside the country after the president threatened military action against Turkish-backed forces in Libya.
Indexes are mostly higher on Wall Street in choppy trading
Stock indexes are moving mostly higher in choppy trading on Wall Street Monday afternoon as the market cools off after a three-week winning streak.
Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic inequality, staging demonstrations across the U.S.…
Wrangling over virus relief persists despite high stakes
MIAMI (AP) — The race to corral the coronavirus pandemic took on even greater urgency Monday as a burgeoning economic crisis collided with political turmoil. While the latest
Egypt’s parliament approves the deployment of troops to Libya and elsewhere to protect 'national security'
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s parliament approves the deployment of troops to Libya and elsewhere to protect 'national security.'
Officials: Lawyer found dead in NY is being investigated in killing of New Jersey judge’s son, wounding of her husband
LIBERTY, N.Y. (AP) — Officials: Lawyer found dead in NY is being investigated in killing of New Jersey judge’s son, wounding of her husband.