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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
Trump golf course seeks lower rent because of virus shutdown

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The golf course President Donald Trump owns near his Mar-a-Lago getaway and plays frequently when he visits is seeking a break on its rent because of lost business caused by the coronav…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
EU wants Belgium to address Africa-born lawmaker's complaint

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament said Wednesday it will complain to Belgian authorities after an Africa-born legislator said she was harassed by police when trying to take photos of an incident at a Brussels…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
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Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Stocks turn mixed on Wall Street following 3 days of gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are turning mixed on Wall Street early Wednesday as markets around the world take a pause following their big rally a day before.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
American sprinter Coleman suspended for missing doping tests

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The fastest man in the world has been sidelined for a string of missed doping tests.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Turkey begins offensive against Kurdish rebels in north Iraq

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops into northern Iraq for a cross-border ground operation against Turkey's Kurdish rebels.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Stocks edge higher on Wall Street following 3 days of gains

Stocks are slightly higher in early trading on Wall Street as a three-day rally loses momentum. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1% in the first few minutes of trading Wednesday, led once again by technology companies.…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Racial Injustice, ADVISORY

The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes. Fulton County District Attor…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging

NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 130 years, Aunt Jemima is being removed from packaging for syrup and pancake mix.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Beijing outbreak raises virus fears for rest of the world

BEIJING (AP) — China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullbac…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Honduras president, first lady test positive for COVID-19

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19, the Central American leader said late Tuesday in a television message.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
The Latest: Honduran president confirmed to have coronavirus

MEXICO CITY -- Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said.

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
Concrete barriers installed around Lee statue in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Concrete barriers were installed Wednesday morning around the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that has been ordered to be removed from a prominent avenue in Virginia's capital city, ho…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
US hits Syria's elite with new sanctions under Caesar Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday ramped up pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad and his inner circle with a raft of new economic and travel sanctions for human rights abuses and blocking…

Updated 6 years, 2 months ago
China demands India punish those behind deadly clashes

BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister demanded Wednesday that India punish those behind deadly border clashes between their forces this week, and warned New Delhi not to underestimate Beijing's determination to s…