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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…
Asia Today: South Korea reports 62 new cases, China has 17
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has confirmed 62 additional cases of the coronavirus over a 24-hour period, as the country continues to grapple with new clusters after easing social distancing rules.
1 fatally shot at Breonna Taylor protest park in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities were investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night at a park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, where demonstrators had gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor.
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China virus cases stabilize as Italy sees drop in deaths
BEIJING (AP) — China has extended COVID-19 tests to newly reopened salons amid a drop in cases, while South Korea continues to face new infections after it eased social distancing rules to lift the economy.
Coroner: 3rd Illinois shooting victim dies, 2 identified
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A third person died Saturday afternoon who was critically wounded in a shooting at a warehouse in central Illinois where the suspect had fatally shot two coworkers before apparently killing…
Louisville, Kentucky, police say 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at park hosting protests over Breonna Taylor's death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville, Kentucky, police say 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at park hosting protests over Breonna Taylor's death.
Satellite images show buildup on disputed India-China border
BEIJING (AP) — Construction activity appeared underway on both the Indian and Chinese sides of a contested border high in the Karakoram mountains a week after a deadly clash in the area left 20 Indian soldiers dead…
2 Yanomami reported slain by illegal prospectors in Amazon
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Two members of the Yanomami ethnic group in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest were shot to death by illegal gold prospectors inside the Indigenous community’s territory, according to reports from t…
Critics question `less lethal' force used during protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When a participant at a rally in Austin to protest police brutality threw a rock at a line of officers in the Texas capital, officers responded by firing beanbag rounds — ammunition that law en…
Speedway loses partnerships after 'Bubba rope' post
PINE HALL, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina racetrack has lost some partnerships after its owner advertised “Bubba Rope” for sale online days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallac…
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World hits coronavirus milestones amid fears worse to come
Mississippi takes step toward dropping rebel image from flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Spectators at the Mississippi Capitol broke into cheers and applause Saturday as lawmakers took a big step toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has c…
Hundreds of Israelis protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Israelis protested Saturday evening against Benjamin Netanyahu outside his Jerusalem residence as the Israeli prime minister faces corruption charges.
Card games, pool, TV shows entertain Zimbabweans in lockdown
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — It’s come to this: Some children in Zimbabwe are so tired of the weeks of coronavirus lockdown they are yearning to return to school.
4 California officers on leave amid probe of racist posts
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Four police officers in Northern California have been placed on administrative leave while officials investigate a Facebook group in which members made bigoted and anti-Muslim comments.