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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…
The Latest: New coronavirus cases stabilizing in Beijing
BEIJING — New coronavirus cases remained stable in China’s capital Friday, a day after a public health official declared Beijing’s latest outbreak under control.
Effigy found in Oakland park after 'nooses' discovered
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in Oakland opened an investigation Thursday after a caller reported finding an effigy hanging from a tree at a city park, a day after the mayor said “nooses” were found dangling from t…
Mexico posts record 5,662 new coronavirus cases in one day
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico posted another record one-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 5,662, while 667 more deaths were reported Thursday.
California to send every voter mail-in ballot for November
Los Angeles (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to require county officials to mail a ballot to every registered voter for the November election, cementing into law the Democratic governor’s earlier ord…
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Suspect on run after 2 New Zealand officers shot and injured
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand police say two officers have been shot and seriously injured in Auckland and a suspect is on the run.
Colombia troops free 2 foreigners held by rebels in pandemic
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Two travelers from Switzerland and Brazil who were kidnapped along with their pet dogs by dissident rebels in Colombia at the start of the coronavirus pandemic were rescued Thursday by the m…
Statue of Spanish governor removed from New Mexico park
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Crews in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday removed a statue of a Spanish territorial governor from a city park and two other markers were slated to come down as monuments to historical figures…
Australian prime minister says Australia is under an increasing cyberattack from an unnamed state
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian prime minister says Australia is under an increasing cyberattack from an unnamed state.
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Australian leader says unnamed state increasing cyberattacks
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — "A sophisticated state-based cyber actor” was targeting Australia in an escalating cyber campaign that is threatening all levels of government, businesses, essential services and critical…
Police: Man fatally shot by deputies held woman for 6 days
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The half-brother of a black man recently found hanged in a Southern California park was fatally shot by police after opening fire on deputies about to arrest him on charges that he beat his girlf…
UN seeks urgent funding for pandemic aid transport
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations food agency warned Thursday that without immediate funding its global transport system will stop delivering thousands of tons of masks, gloves and other critical equipment t…
How black history is taught in schools faces new scrutiny
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For decades, when it was discussed at all, the killing of hundreds of people in a prosperous black business district nearly a century ago was referred to as the Tulsa race riot.