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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…
Jack Nicklaus says he tested positive for coronavirus
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday during the CBS telecast of the Memorial that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus at the onset of the pandemic.
Kentucky announces single-day high of new coronavirus cases
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A daily record of nearly 1,000 coronavirus cases was reported Sunday in Kentucky, a spike that the governor said should be a “wake-up call” for the state’s citizens to abide by mask and social…
UAE's Amal spacecraft rockets toward Mars in Arab world 1st
TOKYO (AP) — A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed into blue skies from a Japanese launch center Monday at the start of a seven-month journey to Mars on the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
The Latest: Kentucky reports nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reported 979 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, a daily record that he said should be a “wake-up call” for the state’s citizens to abide by mask and social distancing restrict…
United Arab Emirates: Amal functioning after launch to Mars
TOKYO (AP) — A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a seven-month journey to Mars, kicking off the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
The United Arab Emirates says its 'Amal' space probe functioning after launch as it heads toward Mars
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says its 'Amal' space probe functioning after launch as it heads toward Mars.
GOP leaders, Trump to discuss virus aid as crisis deepens
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans in Congress were expecting to meet Monday with President Donald Trump on the next
The Latest: Las Vegas hospitals add beds and staff
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Las Vegas-area hospitals are adding beds and staff to accommodate an increasing number of COVID-19 patients.
Man charged after fatal crash in Texas that killed 3, hurt 9
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — A man remained jailed Sunday after being charged in a fatal crash in Central Texas that killed three people and injured nine others.
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Governments around world eye tougher steps to fight virus
Signs of governments reassessing their coronavirus response were scattered around the world Sunday, with the mayor of Los Angeles saying the city was reopened too quickly, Ohio's governor warning his state is “goin…
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Trump not ready to commit to election results if he loses
A United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasted off to Mars from Japan, starting the Arab world’s first interplanetary trip.
TOKYO (AP) — A United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasted off to Mars from Japan, starting the Arab world’s first interplanetary trip.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft blasts off from Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A United Arab Emirates spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a seven-month journey to Mars, kicking off the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
More clashes in Mexico over repaying U.S. water debt
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Farmers once again clashed with Mexican military forces Sunday to protest releases of water from a dam to repay a water debt owed to the United States.