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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…
Flights canceled as Beijing's new outbreak raises concerns
BEIJING (AP) — More than 60% of commercial flights in and out of Beijing have been canceled as the Chinese capital raised its alert level Wednesday against a new coronavirus outbreak and other nations confront risi…
5 years after church massacre, S Carolina protects monuments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Five years ago, after eight black church members and their pastor were shot and killed in a racist attack, South Carolina came together and took down the Confederate flag from the Capitol lawn.
Report documents nearly 2,000 Reconstruction-era lynchings
An organization that founded the nation’s first memorial to lynching victims announced Tuesday that it has documented thousands of additional killings of black people during the era of Reconstruction.
Report: 60% of Beijing flights canceled to stem virus spread
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese capital on Wednesday canceled more than 60% of commercial flights and raised the alert level amid a new coronavirus outbreak, state-run media reported.
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Turkey says it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey says it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.
Protesters in Richmond tear down another Confederate statue
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Demonstrators in Richmond tore down another Confederate statue in the city Tuesday night, news outlets reported.
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Report: More than 60% of commercial flights in and out of Beijing canceled as city raises alert level amid new outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Report: More than 60% of commercial flights in and out of Beijing canceled as city raises alert level amid new outbreak.
Turkey moves troops against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Turkey's Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, the first known airborne-and-land offensive by Ankara inside…
Aftermath of India-China deadly border clashes uncertain
NEW DELHI (AP) — As some commentators clamored for revenge, India's government was silent Wednesday on the fallout from clashes with China's army in a disputed border area in the high Himalayas that the Indian army…
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Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected
The Latest: Pakistan reports highest 1-day death toll
ISLAMABAD — A top health official says Pakistan will consider the use of Britain’s new drug that experts say reduces death risk in seriously ill COVID-19 patients.
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Prosecutor: Security guard, patient killed by hospital guard
MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) — A retired sheriff’s deputy and psychiatric patient at a northwest Indiana hospital who were involved in a struggle were both killed when another security guard opened fired on the patient, auth…