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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…
Explosion in Pakistani city of Rawalpindi kills 1, wounds 15
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A powerful explosion ripped through a crowded bazaar in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi on Friday, killing at least one person and wounding 15, police said.
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California wine tasting rooms, hotels welcome back tourists
SAN DIEGO (AP) — California wineries started uncorking their bottles and welcoming people back to their tasting rooms Friday as the state's $145 billion tourism industry gears up with hotels, zoos, museums and aqua…
The Latest: New effort to drop 'Plantations' from R.I. name
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The Latest: WHO says Brazil's health system still is coping
ATLANTA — U.S. health officials on Friday released long-awaited guidance for Americans who want to reduce their risk of coronavirus infection while attempting some semblance of normal life.
CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday risk
NEW YORK (AP) — Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your cookout. Use hand sanitizer after banking at an ATM. Call ahead to restauran…
'Denied the truth' says son of black man who died in custody
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The son of a black man who died in police custody in Louisiana after a videotaped altercation that appears to show officers hitting and tasing him two months ago said he feels the family has …
UConn student fugitive in court, charged with murder
VERNON, Conn. (AP) — A University of Connecticut student, who is accused of killing two men and committing numerous other crimes while leading authorities on a six-day search, was arraigned Friday on murder and oth…
Zimbabwe activists accused of lying about torture, face jail
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Three young opposition activists in Zimbabwe who said they had been abducted and sexually assaulted faced charges Friday of lying about their treatment as the government claims their
The Latest: Clemson to remove name of pro-slavery politician
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The Latest: WHO says outbreaks add to childbirth death risk
LONDON — The head of the World Health Organization said that as the pandemic accelerates in developing countries, officials are particularly worried about the coronavirus’ disproportionate toll on certain populatio…
Police disciplinary records are largely kept secret in US
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officer Derek Chauvin had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him before he put his knee on George Floyd's neck. Daniel Pantaleo, the New York City officer who seized Eric Garner in …
Pakistani truck artist paints George Floyd mural on his home
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — The brutal killing of George Floyd by police in the United States has sent shock waves across the world, even reaching Pakistan's southern Sindh province where a truck artist has painted a …
Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk to boost crowds
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Many folks could use a drink right about now, and they're now able to do it while strolling the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
New York governor signs police accountability legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law on Friday a sweeping package of police accountability measures that received new backing following protests over George Floyd's killing, including one …