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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…
5.4-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey; 5 injured
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake hit southeast Turkey on Thursday, causing damage to some homes and slightly injuring five people.
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LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus shifts amid pandemic, racial unrest
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — LGBTQ Pride is turning 50 this year a little short on its signature fanfare, after the coronavirus pandemic drove it to the internet and after calls for racial equality sparked by the killing o…
World Health Organization announces end to Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo that killed 2,280 people over nearly 2 years
BENI, Congo (AP) — World Health Organization announces end to Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo that killed 2,280 people over nearly 2 years.
Many more likely sought jobless aid with layoffs still high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will provide its latest report Thursday on the layoffs that have left millions unemployed and have remained high even as many businesses have reopened and rehired some laid-off…
Moderately-strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake hit southeast Turkey on Thursday. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.
World stocks mostly slide on new coronavirus cases
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares and U.S. futures mostly slipped Thursday as investors focused on surging new coronavirus cases in the U.S. that are dimming hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround from the pand…
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Congo announces end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
BENI, Congo (AP) — Eastern Congo marked an official end Thursday to the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which killed 2,280 people over nearly two years, as armed rebels and community mistrust undermined…
Pakistan state-run airline: 150 pilots to be grounded following crash probe for obtaining licenses by cheating on exams
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan state-run airline: 150 pilots to be grounded following crash probe for obtaining licenses by cheating on exams.
Pakistan airline says 150 pilots grounded after crash probe
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s state-run airline announced Thursday it would ground 150 pilots on charges they obtained their pilot licenses by having others take exams for them.
Taiwan's dragon boat races among few to be held this year
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Thursday became one of the few places to hold a boat race, thanks to no local transmissions of the coronavirus being reported on the island in over two months.
Eiffel Tower reopens, ending 104-day coronavirus shutdown
PARIS (AP) — Marking another milestone in France's recovery from coronavirus lockdown, the Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors Thursday after its longest-ever closure in peace time: 104 days.
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Masks, travel restrictions, testing as virus cases surge