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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…
Minneapolis police chief says Floyd's death was 'murder'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis' police chief says the death of George Floyd was “murder” and that the officer who pressed his knee into Floyd's neck knew what he was doing because he had taken specific training on …
As virus surges, Trump turns attention to border wall
SAN LUIS, Arizona (AP) — President Donald Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday and tried to credit his new wall with stopping both illegal immigration and the coronavirus. But his visit played out as top pu…
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Police update report on Minneapolis gunfire, say none killed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police in Minneapolis on Tuesday said they erroneously reported that one person had died when gunfire broke out in the city's Uptown area.
Tropical storm moves away from Gulf Stream, soon to weaken
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Dolly began moving away from warm Gulf Stream waters over the northern Atlantic on Tuesday and is expected to dissipate at midweek.
Federal charges in NYPD firebombing case called draconian
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of former prosecutors are questioning the government’s handling of a case against two lawyers hit with charges that could put them in prison for nearly 50 years for torching an empty New York…
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KOREAS-TENSIONS-OFFICE — A before and after interactive slider shows damage to an empty liaison office built by South Korea in North Korea. The building was destroyed by North Korea in apparent response to North Ko…
Authorities ID 3 family members found dead in backyard pool
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday identified three family members who died in their backyard swimming pool.
Police: Stabbings apparently random in Central Texas city
GIDDINGS, Texas (AP) — A man stabbed four people apparently at random, running frenetically from one attack to the next, before he was gunned down by a police officer in a Central Texas city, the police chief said …
The Latest: Judge upholds Louisiana's emergency plan
BATON ROUGE, La. — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s emergency plan for its July presidential primary and August municipal elections.
Brazil tests COVID shot, without deal to use it if it works
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil is testing an experimental coronavirus vaccine, but interim Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello acknowledged Tuesday that the government has yet to strike a deal to get it if it works. Other na…
Prosecutor says Roger Stone was given special treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prosecutor is prepared to tell Congress on Wednesday that Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was given special treatment ahead of his sentencing because of his relation…
Woman arrested, in custody in fire at Wendy's restaurant during Atlanta protests over death of Rayshard Brooks
ATLANTA (AP) — Woman arrested, in custody in fire at Wendy's restaurant during Atlanta protests over death of Rayshard Brooks.
GOP wary as Trump pushes new round of stimulus checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's call for another round of stimulus checks to most taxpayers is getting a lukewarm endorsement from his GOP allies on Capitol Hill, but it's emerging as an early area of po…
The Latest: Fauci offers advice to colleges reopening
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci is offering some advice for colleges attempting to reopen classes this fall: tailor plans to local conditions, make sure everyone is wearing masks, and don’t ignore the wellbeing of t…