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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…
Mississippi doctor gets 4 years in health care fraud scheme
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a Mississippi doctor to four years in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme.
Wall Street drifts, markets take a pause following big rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting in another day of wobbly trading Wednesday, as markets worldwide take a pause following their big rally.
'Literally incomprehensible': Bernie condemns Trump rally
MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) — Former presidential contender Bernie Sanders on Wednesday blasted President Donald Trump's decision to host a large rally in Oklahoma this weekend, accusing the Republican president of jeopar…
Honduras president hospitalized with pneumonia, COVID-19
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The hospitalization of Honduras’ president with COVID-19 and pneumonia Wednesday has drawn attention to another country struggling under the pandemic’s strain as cases rise sharply in t…
AP SYNC-1 Wednesday Coverage Update (adds Atlanta)
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Pakistan army says Indian fire kills 4 civilians in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Indian troops fired on villages along the border in the Pakistani-administered side of the Kashmir region on Wednesday, killing four civilians and wounding another, Pakistan's military said.
Defying state law, officials say they will remove statue of slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from South Carolina square
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Defying state law, officials say they will remove statue of slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from South Carolina square.
Activists push for new police oversight board in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A couple hundred activists gathered outside of Chicago City Hall on Wednesday to call on the mayor and City Council to create a new elected board that would have the power to investigate and fire pol…
Defying law, Charleston to remove statue of slavery advocate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Defying state law, officials in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, announced Wednesday that they plan to remove a statue of slavery advocate John C. Calhoun from a downtown squar…
World's fastest man suspended for missing doping tests
The likelihood that the world’s fastest man,
Minnesota waives absentee ballot witness signature mandate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota will waive its witness requirements for absentee ballots for the statewide primary election in August under the settlement of two lawsuits sparked by the health threat from the coronavi…
Man briefly cuffed after Denver police point weapon at kids
DENVER (AP) — A black man who was handcuffed by white police officers after they pointed a gun at a car with young children inside said he has agreed to meet with the Denver police chief this week after the case ca…
US coronavirus outbreaks spur debate over personal freedoms
PHOENIX (AP) — When the coronavirus flared in China this week, the country canceled flights, suspended reopenings and described the situation as “extremely grave.” But with cases rising in some U.S. states, local o…
Facebook removes another 900 account linked to hate groups
Facebook has removed another 900 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups after members discussed plans to bring weapons to protests over police killings of black people.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump released a long-awaited plan Wednesday to address the persistently high number of suicides by veterans, with initiatives including firearm safety, wellness programs at workp…