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Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Trump to hold outdoor campaign rally in Portsmouth, N.H.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to hold an outdoor rally Saturday in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to the president’s campaign.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Grandfather: Stray bullet killed boy grabbing phone charger

WASHINGTON (AP) — An 11-year-old boy who was grabbing a phone charger on the way to a community cookout in Washington was struck and killed by a stray bullet Saturday night, his grandfather said.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Suspected jihadists fire on UN aid helicopter; 2 dead

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire on a U.N. aid helicopter in northeastern Nigeria over the weekend, killing two civilians in an escalation of hostilities in the long troubled region.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Duke, Dominion cancel contested Atlantic Coast Pipeline

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The developers of the long-delayed, $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline announced the cancellation of the multi-state natural gas project Sunday, citing uncertainties about costs, permitting and…

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Child critically hurt after being shot in head in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 4-year-old child is in critical condition after being shot in the head in St. Louis, police said.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
The Latest: Fearing outbreak, Spain locks down county of 71K

MADRID — Authorities in northwestern Spain have ordered the lockdown of a county with a population of 71,000 for fears of a coronavirus outbreak.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Airstrikes hit Libya base held by Turkey-backed forces

Cairo (AP) — Libyan officials in the capital of Tripoli said Sunday that overnight airstrikes hit a key military base on the city’s outskirts that was recently retaken by Turkey-backed forces.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
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Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
The Latest: Mexican town residents block road to US border

MEXICO CITY — Residents of the town of Sonoyta, across from Lukeville, Arizona, briefly blocked the main road leading south from the U.S. border over the weekend over fears of coronavirus outbreaks.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
AP News Digest 2:50 p.m.

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Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Prominent Israeli journalist, Netanyahu critic, loses TV job

JERUSALEM (AP) — A prominent Israeli journalist known for breaking diplomatic scoops and critical coverage of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received notice Sunday he was being dismissed.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Some K-State athletes protest over student's Floyd tweet

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Some Kansas State athletes were among about 100 people who protested this weekend over an insensitive tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Israeli military says Gaza militants fire 3 rockets

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said aircraft struck targets in the northern Gaza Strip late Sunday following a barrage of rocket fire into southern Israel. No casualties were reported on either side.

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
AP News Digest 2 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

Updated 6 years, 1 month ago
Virus fear prompts Mexican town to block road from US border

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of the town of Sonoyta, across from Lukeville, Arizona, briefly blocked the main road leading south from the U.S. border over the weekend over fears of coronavirus outbreaks.