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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…
AP Exclusive: Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized
Federal authorities in New York on Wednesday seized a shipment of weaves and other beauty accessories suspected to be made out of human hair taken from people locked inside
High court sparks new battle over church-state separation
The Supreme Court elated religious freedom advocates and alarmed secular groups with its Tuesday ruling on public funding for religious education, a decision whose long-term effect on the separation of church and s…
France freezes role in NATO Libya force amid Turkey tensions
PARIS (AP) — France is suspending its involvement in a NATO naval operation of Libya’s coast after a standoff with a Turkish ship and amid growing tensions within the military alliance over Libya.
Turkey: Up to 60 migrants feared dead in lake after sinking
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Up to 60 migrants may have been trapped in a boat that sank in an eastern lake last week, Turkey’s interior minister said Wednesday.
UK regulator urges new rules to rein in Google, Facebook
LONDON (AP) — British regulators want new rules to foster competition in digital advertising markets and rein in the industry's dominant players, Google and Facebook.
Video of neighborhood dispute spurs anti-racism protest
MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) — A dispute between neighbors over work being done at a New Jersey home this week sparked a brief anti-racism protest march after video of the confrontation was posted on social media.
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Russian vote on extending Putin's rule until 2036 nears end
MOSCOW (AP) — A vote on amendments to Russia’s constitution that could allow President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036 entered its final day Wednesday amid widespread reports of pressure on voters and other…
Suspect accused of Ohio game threat to offer guilty plea
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man was expected to plead guilty Wednesday to accusations that he threatened a shooting at Ohio State University and vowed to hurt players on the football team.
Pakistan: Exchange of fire with India kills boy in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani and Indian troops have traded fire in Kashmir in an exchange that killed a boy in the Pakistan-controlled section of the disputed Himalayan region, officials said Wednesday.
UK foreign secretary extends immigration rights to Hong Kong BNO passport holders to 5 years
LONDON (AP) — UK foreign secretary extends immigration rights to Hong Kong BNO passport holders to 5 years.
UK extends residence rights of 3M eligible Hong Kongers
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary has announced that residence rights for Hong Kongers eligible for British National Overseas passports will be extended to five years.
Stocks fall back after closing out best quarter in years
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly dipped on Wednesday, with investors seemingly more cautious after major indexes closed out their best quarter in years.
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Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, July 1, 2020