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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…
Tanker off UAE sought by US over Iran sanctions 'hijacked'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An oil tanker sought by the U.S. over allegedly circumventing sanctions on Iran was hijacked on July 5 off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, a seafarers welfare organization …
Former coach's sentencing delayed in Nassar-related case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A water main break forced the postponement Wednesday of sentencing for a former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and …
As US seeks sourcing, sole US rare earth miner goes public
The sole miner of rare earths in the U.S. is becoming a public company amid elevated trade tensions with China, the dominant global supplier of the material used in everything from computers to cars.
The Latest: Zimbabwe postpones reopening of schools
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has postponed the reopening of schools scheduled for the end of this month, citing rising numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19.
US military: Russian mercenaries planted land mines in Libya
CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military on Wednesday accused Russian mercenaries fighting on the side of eastern Libya forces of planting land mines and improvised explosive devices in and around the Libyan capital, Tripoli.
AP Entertainment Digest for Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Death toll in Indonesia flash flood rises to 21; 2 missing
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from a flash flood in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province rose to 21 on Wednesday with two people still missing, an official said.
Countries reimpose restrictions to curb virus resurgence
PROMACHONAS, Greece (AP) — Countries around the world are reimposing lockdowns and implementing new health restrictions at their borders in an effort to curb a resurgence of the coronavirus before it spins even fur…
Judge halts execution amid claims inmate isn’t mentally fit
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A judge on Wednesday halted the execution of a man, said to be suffering from dementia, who had been set to die by lethal injection in the federal government’s second execution this week af…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Thai man forced to psychiatric hospital over T-shirt motto
BANGKOK (AP) — A man who posted a photo online showing himself wearing a shirt with a motto questioning the traditional reverence for Thailand’s monarchy has been admitted against his will to a psychiatric hospital…
Ex-gymnastics coach faces sentencing in Nassar-related case
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and MSU doctor Larry Nassar.
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Whether inmate mentally fit for execution could cause delay
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The man next on the list to be executed by the federal government after a nearly 20-year hiatus ended this week may have a better chance of avoiding lethal injection, legal experts say, bec…