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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…
Asia stocks lower after Wall Street gains on recovery hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Major Asian stock markets declined Wednesday after Wall Street gained on hopes for a global economic recovery and Japan's exports sank.
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.
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.
Senate GOP to propose policing changes in 'Justice Act'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and…
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.
Turkey moves troops against Kurdish militants in north Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.
The Latest: New Zealand PM assigns military leader to border
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has assigned a top military leader to oversee the nation’s border quarantine measures after what she described as an “unacceptable failure” by hea…
Proposal would use social workers, not LAPD, for some calls
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unarmed social workers instead of police would respond to nonviolent calls for service under a proposal Tuesday from several City Council members following nationwide calls for law enforcement re…
Asia Today: Beijing adds more measures to curb new outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing reported a slight increase in new coronavirus cases Wednesday as it fights a new outbreak with strict measures aimed at reducing human contact and the chances of a new wave of infections acro…
Australia accuses China and Russia of virus disinformation
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China and Russia were using the heightened anxiety around the coronavirus pandemic to undermine Western democracies by spreading disinformation online, Australia’s foreign minister said.
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…
Facebook aims to help voters, but won't block Trump misinfo
Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting — just as it doubles down on its policy allowing politicians like President Donald Trump to p…
Mexico investigates 2 mayors for possible money laundering
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mayors of two Mexican towns where police killings of young civilians in recent weeks are under investigation are themselves being looked at for suspicious financial movements that could be li…
1 wounded, 1 sought in Dallas shopping mall shooting
DALLAS (AP) — One person was shot Tuesday at a busy Dallas shopping mall, and police were seeking a single suspect, authorities said.
The Latest: Beijing sees slight rise in cases amid outbreak
BEIJING — China's capital reported a slight increase in the numbers confirmed new coronavirus cases Wednesday as it seeks to battle the recent outbreak with strict measures aimed at reducing human contact and the c…