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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…
Federal appeals court clears way for Texas execution
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the execution to proceed next week of a man condemned for the fatal stabbing more than 20 years ago of an 85-year-old woman.
The Latest: European nations sign 400M-dose vaccine deal
Pharma giant AstraZeneca has struck a deal with Europe’s Inclusive Vaccines Alliance to supply up to 400 million doses of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Lebanon protesters call on government to resign amid crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese protesters took to the streets in Beirut and other cities Saturday in mostly peaceful protests against the government, calling for its resignation as the small country sinks deeper into econo…
Nepal lawmakers OK map including area disputed with India
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s Parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to change the nation’s political map to include territory claimed by both India and Nepal.
Businessman tied to Venezuelan leader arrested in Cape Verde
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Cape Verde have arrested en route to Iran a prominent businessman accused by the U.S. of corrupt dealings with President Nicolás Maduro’s socialist government in Venezuela.
10 dead, 117 hurt as tanker truck explodes on China highway
BEIJING (AP) — A tanker truck exploded on a highway in southeastern China on Saturday, killing 10 people and injuring 117 others, state media said.
Man charged in Appalachian Trail attacks competent for trial
ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — A Massachusetts man accused of killing an Appalachian Trail hiker and attacking another with a machete in Virginia last year has been declared competent to stand trial.
Body camera video could offer more detail in Floyd encounter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Video recorded by a bystander showed the world George Floyd’s horrifying last minutes, capturing his cries and pleas for air as a Minneapolis officer used his knee to pin down Floyd's neck.
At West Point, Trump stresses unity, nation's core values
WEST POINT. N.Y. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday highlighted the diversity of West Point's graduating class and appealed for America's newest officers to uphold the country's core values, a speech emphasi…
Kim Jong Un's sister threatens S. Korea with military action
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened military action against South Korea as she bashed Seoul on Saturday over declining bilateral relations and its inability t…
Bolivian schoolteacher gives virtual classes as superhero
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Sometimes, Jorge Manolo Villarroel is Spiderman. Sometimes, he’s the Flash, or the Green Lantern.
Far-right activists scuffle with police by London monuments
LONDON (AP) — Far-right activists scuffled with police in central London Saturday, as hundreds gathered to demonstrate despite strict police restrictions and warnings to stay home to contain the coronavirus.
Atlanta police shoot, kill suspect after struggle
ATLANTA (AP) — A man reported to police for sleeping in a car blocking the drive-thru lane of a fast food restaurant was shot and killed in a late night struggle with Atlanta officers after he failed a field sobrie…
Colombia's Medellin emerges as surprise COVID-19 pioneer
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Two and a half million residents. Four confirmed coronavirus deaths.
Mississippi faces reckoning on Confederate emblem in flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The young activists who launched a protest movement after George Floyd’s death are bringing fresh energy to a long-simmering debate about the Confederate battle emblem that white supremacists …