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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…
The Latest: Tokyo Disneyland reopens, but no Mickey photos
TOKYO — Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea reopened after being closed for four months due to the coronavirus pandemic, with hundreds of visitors applauding as they were let in Wednesday.
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Hong Kong police make first arrest under new national security law, for carrying independence flag at protest
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police make first arrest under new national security law, for carrying independence flag at protest.
Weinstein reaches tentative $19M deal with accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board have reached a nearly $19 million settlement with dozens of his sexual misconduct accusers, New York state's attorney general and lawyers in a class-ac…
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Trump faces pressure over Russia bounties to kill US troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump came under growing pressure to respond to allegations that Russia offered bounties for killing American troops in Afghanistan, with Democrats demanding answers and accusing …
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-POLICE HEALTH SPENDING — Map. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen …
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-FUNDS SHORTFALLS — Chart. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen over…
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-PUBLIC HEALTH-EXPENDITURES PER CAPITA — Map. An investigation by The Associated Press and Kaiser Health News has found that per person spending at state and local public health departments has fallen…
Oklahoma voters put Medicaid expansion in Constitution, extend health coverage to tens of thousands of residents
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma voters put Medicaid expansion in Constitution, extend health coverage to tens of thousands of residents.
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Gold in London bank sparks battle between Venezuelan rivals
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The political battle over control of Venezuela has turned to a $1 .8 billion stack of gold bars sitting in the Bank of England's vault in London, where a judge is expected to decide soon o…
The Latest: Thailand eases restrictions, reopens schools
BANGKOK — Thailand has further eased COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the reopening of schools and high-risk entertainment venues such as pubs and massage parlors that had been shut since mid-March.
Taiwan opens Hong Kong migration office in rebuke to Beijing
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Wednesday opened an office to facilitate migration from Hong Kong following China’s passage of a national security law for the former British colony seen as sharply restricting polit…
Lebanon’s plea to skeptical expats: Come visit, bring cash
BEIRUT (AP) — With Beirut’s airport partially reopening from a three-month virus shutdown, the government is hoping thousands of Lebanese expatriates will return for the summer — and bring dollars desperately neede…