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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: South Korea cases climb, restrictions considered
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 42 new infections of COVID-19 as infections steadily climb in the greater capital area, forcing authorities to consider stronger social restrictions.
Asia Today: Seoul considers new curbs as virus cases climb
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 42 new infections of COVID-19 as infections steadily climb in the greater capital area, forcing authorities to consider stronger social restrictions.
At least 12 killed in flooding in southwestern China
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in southwestern China’s Sichuan province say at least 12 people have died and 10 are missing following heavy rains, adding to a grow toll from summer flooding across the country.
The Latest: China reports decline in new COVID-19 cases
BEIJING — China on Monday reported a further decline in new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a total of just 12, including seven cases of domestic transmission in Beijing, where nearly 8.3 million people have now …
3 apprehended in attempted arson of Civil War monument base
DENVER (AP) — Police in Denver have apprehended three suspects in connection with an attempt to set fire to the pedestal of a Civil War statue that was toppled last week, authorities announced Sunday.
14 missing from fishing boat after Philippine sea collision
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine coast guard was searching on Monday for 14 people missing since a fishing boat and cargo vessel collided in choppy waters two nights earlier.
Look away, Dixie: Mississippi to lose rebel emblem from flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to surrender the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, more than a century after white supremacist legislators adopted the design a generation after…
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World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come
Apple, AT&T, Jack Daniel's: Fed issues details on bond buys
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Sunday released a list of roughly 750 companies, including Apple, Walmart and ExxonMobil, whose corporate bonds it will purchase in the coming months in an effort to keep bo…
Taiwan parade celebrates LGBT Pride, island's virus success
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Taiwanese capital held its annual LGBT Pride parade on Sunday, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump, statehood, police funding fight up DC mayor's profile
WASHINGTON (AP) —
The Latest: Saliva test used to test for virus in Australia
SANTA FE, N.M. -- Health officials in New Mexico reported 192 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday with one additional death. That raises the state’s totals to 11,809 confirmed cases with at least 492 know…
The Latest: Mississippi legislators vote to retire flag
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Mississippi legislators vote to remove controversial Confederate emblem from state flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators vote to remove controversial Confederate emblem from state flag.