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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…
Mexican town buries US teenager killed by police shotgun
ACATLAN DE PEREZ FIGUEROA, Mexico (AP) — In grief and anger, hundreds of people bid farewell Thursday to a 16-year-old Mexican-American boy shot dead by local police in this town in southern Mexico.
The Latest: S Korea has 56 new COVID cases amid resurgence
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is reporting 56 new cases of COVID-19 as the country continues to see a resurgence of the virus concentrated in the capital area.
New Zealand city removes statue of its 'murderous' namesake
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The New Zealand city of Hamilton on Friday removed a bronze statue of the British naval officer for whom it is named — a man who is accused of killing indigenous Maori people in the 1…
On summit anniversary, North Korea vows to build up military
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday again vowed to build up its military force to counter what it perceives as U.S. threats and said there would be little reason for a personal relationship between lead…
The Latest: Nevada officials monitor uptick in COVID cases
RENO, Nevada — Nevada health officials are closely monitoring a recent uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide, including the biggest one-day increase to date in the Reno area reported Thursday.
12 exhausting months of Hong Kong's anti-government protests
HONG KONG (AP) — One year ago, a sea of humanity — a million people by some estimates — streamed through central Hong Kong on a steamy afternoon. It was the start of what would grow into the longest-lasting and mos…
Police: Suspect in ambush on California deputy is dead following shootout; 3 officers suffer non-life-threatening wounds
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (AP) — Police: Suspect in ambush on California deputy is dead following shootout; 3 officers suffer non-life-threatening wounds.
Authorities: Suspect in ambush on California deputy is dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A gunman believed to have shot a Central California sheriff's deputy and targeted others in a series of attacks was shot dead Thursday after confrontations that wounded three other law enforcemen…
Hong Kong's increasing divide portends a tumultuous future
BEIJING (AP) — Protesters in Hong Kong got its government to withdraw extradition legislation last year, but now they’re getting a more dreaded national security law. And the message from Beijing is: Protest is fut…
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Officials: Mexico town buries US teenager killed by police
ACATLAN DE PEREZ FIGUEROA, Mexico (AP) — In grief and anger, hundreds of people bid farewell Thursday to a 16-year-old Mexican-American boy shot dead by local police in this town in southern Mexico.
The Latest: Beijing has 1st local virus infection in weeks
BEIJING — China has reported seven new coronavirus cases, including the first instance of local transmission in Beijing in weeks.
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Louisville bans 'no-knocks' after Breonna Taylor's death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville, Kentucky, has banned the use of controversial “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.
Pack swimsuit, mask, California welcomes back tourists
SAN DIEGO (AP) — There will be no packed double-decker safari buses with tour guides rolling through the San Diego Zoo, nor animal shows that draw crowds — nor breakfast buffets at hotels.