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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…
As party leaders age, progressive Black Democrats take stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yearning for change, a group of progressive Black Democratic congressional hopefuls is rushing toward the national stage, igniting rank-and-file enthusiasm in a party dominated by aging white lead…
Police overhaul dims, but House Democrats push ahead on vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — A policing overhaul may have collapsed in Congress, but House Democrats are returning to Washington for a daylong debate on their sweeping proposal that now serves as a signal to voters after the
'Faces of the conquerors': Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a desecration o…
Asian stocks skid as new coronavirus cases rattle markets
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares skidded in Asia on Thursday after a sharp retreat overnight on Wall Street as new coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to their highest level in two months, dimming investors' hopes for a rel…
Harry Britt, who succeeded San Francisco's Harvey Milk, dies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harry Britt, who replaced assassinated San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and over 14 years fought for progressive and gay rights measures, has died. He was 82.
SKorea, US urge North to implement denuclearization pledges
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea and the United States urged North Korea to implement the disarmament pledges it made in past talks, saying Thursday the allies will keep pushing for diplomacy aimed at achievin…
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'Coming back and biting us': US sees virus resurgence
Asia Today: 19 new cases in China amid mass testing
BEIJING (AP) — China reported 19 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Thursday amid mass testing in Beijing, where a recent outbreak appears to have been brought under control.
Australia's Qantas airline to cut 6,000 jobs as virus hits
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Qantas plans to cut at least 6,000 jobs and keep 15,000 more workers on extended furloughs as Australia's largest airline tries to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
UN chief: Major UN achievement at 75 is no big power war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the biggest accomplishment of the United Nations as it approaches its 75th anniversary is the long period since World War II that the most important pow…
Mississippi gov might not block change to rebel-themed flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday, for the first time, that he probably would not stand in the way if legislators muster a large enough majority to remove the Confederate …
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
'Coming back and biting us': US sees virus resurgence
Mexico reports 947 more COVID deaths, 2nd highest daily toll
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico confirmed 947 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the country’s second-highest daily toll since the coronavirus pandemic began. The highest daily toll came June 3 with 1,092 deaths.
Pentagon identifies US Army soldier who died in Jordan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has identified a U.S. Army soldier who died Tuesday in Jordan.