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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…
Alabama officer fired over post of protester in rifle scope
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama police chief says one of his officers has been fired after posting a photo on social media that depicted a protester in the crosshairs of a rifle scope.
Thousands gather in Denver to protest Elijah McClain's death
DENVER (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside a suburban Denver police building Saturday to call for justice in the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man put into a chokehold by police last y…
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…
Opposition wins historic rerun of Malawi's presidential vote
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — The opposition has won Malawi’s historic rerun of the presidential election, the first time a court-overturned vote in Africa has led to the defeat of an incumbent leader.
Opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic rerun of presidential election in Malawi, a 1st in Africa
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — Opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic rerun of presidential election in Malawi, a 1st in Africa.
Mississippi moves to strip Confederate image from its flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Spectators at the Mississippi Capitol broke into applause Saturday as lawmakers took the first steps toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come un…
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.
24 arrested after protest in Beverly Hills, California
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Activists are calling for the release of nearly two dozen protesters who were arrested on charges of unlawful assembly in Beverly Hills, saying holding them until they could each post $…
The Latest: Brazil agrees to help produce COVID-19 vaccine
BRASILIA, Brazil -- The Brazilian government announced on Saturday an agreement with Oxford University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to produce a promising coronavirus vaccine that is undergoing tests.
Brazen ambush on Mexico police chief leaves few options
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The dramatic assassination attempt on Mexico City’s police chief was just the latest and clearest sign that Mexico’s powerful criminal element is bringing the violence it has unleashed on the gen…
The Latest: Arizona hospitals brace for COVID-19 case uptick
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Some Arizona hospitals have begun activating surge plans to increase their capacity to treat coronavirus patients as confirmed cases rise and more people seek treatment.
Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy …
Man charged in bridge shooting fired with handgun, AR-15
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas City-area man charged with randomly shooting into traffic last month on a bridge that connects Kansas and Missouri fired 15 rounds from a handgun before retrieving an AR-15-style r…
Princeton University to remove former President Woodrow Wilson's name from public policy school due to his racist views
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Princeton University to remove former President Woodrow Wilson's name from public policy school due to his racist views.
FBI investigates noose in Minnesota firefighter's locker
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The FBI is investigating after officials in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington said Saturday that a piece of rope resembling a noose was found in a Black firefighter’s locker.