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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…
Perils of police at high speeds spur calls for more reform
CHICAGO (AP) — A tragic chain of events that led to the death of a retired elementary teacher in Chicago started when a police officer confronted a man in a West Side alley. After issuing a call for help, the offic…
The Latest: Hong Kong Disneyland will re-open June 18
HONG KONG — Hong Kong Disneyland will re-open June 18, as the city looks to gradually restart its economy amid a dwindling of coronavirus infections.
2 Sydney statues of British explorer James Cook vandalized
SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian state government leader said on Monday she was considering tougher laws to protect monuments after two statues of British explorer James Cook were vandalized in Sydney.
Philippine journalist convicted of libel, given 6-year term
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom in an Asian bastion…
Journalist Maria Ressa, online news site convicted of libel in ruling considered a blow to press freedom in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Journalist Maria Ressa, online news site convicted of libel in ruling considered a blow to press freedom in Philippines.
The Latest: China's capital re-institutes virus measures
BEIJING — China has reported 49 new confirmed coronavirus cases as the capital Beijing re-instituted measures to contain a new outbreak.
AP PHOTOS: Ambulance driver in India rushes to save lives
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The first thing noticeable about Izhaar Hussain Shaikh is the fatigue marking his youthful face. The second thing is that his phone constantly buzzes.
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
`Stop fighting!' Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
Police: Colorado man arrested after people held at gunpoint
DENVER (AP) — Authorities have arrested a Colorado man they say held two roofing-company salesmen at gunpoint who had been knocking on doors in his neighborhood.
Pilgrim's Pride CEO takes leave to focus on legal defense
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. said Sunday that Jayson Penn, its president and CEO, is taking a leave of absence to focus on his defense in a price fixing indictment.
Woman apologizes after backlash from confronting homeowner
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The CEO of a cosmetics company issued an apology Sunday after a video was widely shared online showing her and her husband confronting a man and threatening to call police because he stenciled …
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT
`Stop fighting!' Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
The Latest: Ghana's health minister contracts COVID-19
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana's president has announced that Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has contracted COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
`Stop fighting!' Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
ATLANTA (AP) — One minute, Rayshard Brooks was chatting cooperatively with Atlanta police, saying he'd had a couple of drinks to celebrate his daughter's birthday and agreeing to a breath test. The next, they were …
The Latest: Interfaith group holds vigil outside St. John’s
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