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Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Tennessee newspaper investigating 'horrific' end of times ad

A Tennessee newspaper said Sunday it is investigating what its editor called a “horrific” full-page advertisement from a religious group that predicts a terrorist attack in Nashville next month.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
The Latest: No arrests in shooting in Seattle protest zone

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Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Dutch police arrest 400 after virus protest turns violent

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police arrested about 400 protesters and used a water cannon Sunday after violence erupted around a demonstration in The Hague against measures put in place by the government to …

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Dimitrov positive for COVID-19, exhibition event canceled

Grigor Dimitrov has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the cancellation of an exhibition event in Croatia where top-ranked Novak Djokovic was due to play in the final.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
The Latest: Oklahoma sees new daily record for virus cases

OKLAHOMA CITY — The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Oklahoma has set a new daily record of 478.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Iran sends shipment of food to Venezuela in latest delivery

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Iranian officials said one of their cargo ships was expected to dock in Venezuela on Sunday with food to launch the first Iranian supermarket in the South American nation.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
AP FACT CHECK: Trump blames protesters for low rally turnout

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump falsely said at his rally Saturday night that Democratic rival Joe Biden apologized for opposing his restrictions on travel from China early in the coronavirus pandemic. Scr…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Solar eclipse wows stargazers in Africa, Asia, Middle East

DUBAI (AP) — Stargazers in Africa, Asia and parts of the Middle East looked to the skies Sunday to witness a partial solar eclipse.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
The Latest: Florida businesses rethink opening as cases rise

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida has reported nearly 3,500 more new coronavirus cases as public health officials reissued advisories urging social distancing.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Dutch police arrest dozens after virus protest turns violent

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police arrested scores of protesters and used a water cannon Sunday after violence erupted around a demonstration in The Hague against measures put in place by the government to …

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Italy mulls new WHO guidelines on virus patient isolation

ROME (AP) — Italy’s Health Ministry is asking government advisers to evaluate new World Health Organization recommendations saying that people with COVID-19 can come out of isolation before they test negative for t…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
AP News Digest 2:20 p.m.

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Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Hundreds test positive at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China's customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its …

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
The Latest: George Washington memorial defaced in Baltimore

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Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Remains identified as soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas

KILLEEN, Texas (AP) — Skeletal remains found in Texas have been identified as those of a soldier from Oklahoma who was missing from Fort Hood, the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigation Command in Quantico, Virginia, s…