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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…
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Ex-cop charged in Brooks case involved in earlier shooting
ATLANTA (AP) — The former Atlanta police officer charged with felony murder in the death of Rayshard Brooks was involved in another shooting five years ago that left a man with a punctured lung, a newspaper reporte…
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Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco park to the writer of America’s national anthem and the general who won the country’s Civil W…
Woman wanted after Atlanta Wendy's burns in shooting protest
ATLANTA (AP) — Investigators said Saturday they have issued an arrest warrant for a woman in connection with a fire at a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta during protests over the police shooting of an African American…
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Officials: Arrest warrant issued for suspect in fire at Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was killed
ATLANTA (AP) — Officials: Arrest warrant issued for suspect in fire at Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was killed.
The Latest: 2 shot, 1 fatally, in Seattle protest zone
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`I'm just here to do my job,' imperiled prosecutor says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The powerful U.S. attorney in Manhattan who has been overseeing investigations of President Donald Trump's allies showed up at his office to work Saturday, defying the attorney general who abruptl…
2nd ex-officer charged in George Floyd's death posts bail
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A second former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd is out of jail after posting bail.
Police say 3 children dead in apartment fire in Scotland
LONDON (AP) — Three children, aged 5, 8 and 12 have died in a residential fire in Scotland, police said Saturday.
Metal barriers, Trump gear: Crowd readies for Tulsa rally
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump filled the streets Saturday around the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months, ready to welcome him back to the campaign trail…
Thousands headed to indoor Trump rally, raising virus fears
Tens of thousands of people from many states are converging on Tulsa for an indoor rally for President Donald Trump and surrounding events Saturday, raising concerns that the gatherings could help fuel nascent spik…
As athletes return to campus, what are they signing up for?
Ohio State calls it the Buckeye Acknowledgment and Pledge, a two-page document the school asked its athletes to sign before they could begin using team facilities during the pandemic.
Egyptian president says Libyan city Sirte a 'red line'
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s president Saturday warned that an attempt by Turkey-backed forces in Libya to attack the strategic city of Sirte would cross a “red line" and trigger a direct Egyptian military intervention int…