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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…
DC Guard members test positive for COVID after protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the D.C. National Guard have tested positive for COVID-19 in the wake of the mass protests across the nation’s capital last week, according to Lt. Col. Brooke Davis, Guard spokeswoman.
Truck plunges into river in south Mississippi; driver dies
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A truck ran off a major highway bridge and plunged into a river in south Mississippi early Tuesday, killing the driver, authorities said.
Indianapolis man gets 6 years for killing police dog
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Indianapolis man was sentenced to six years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to fatally shooting a police dog that was pursuing him.
Body camera: Dying man pleads 'save me' during Taser arrest
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A black man died in custody last year after sheriff's deputies in Texas repeatedly used stun guns on him, despite his pleas that he was sick and couldn't breathe, according to recently released…
GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott proposes a national database of police officer-involved shootings. Sen. Rand Paul wants to stop sending surplus U.S. military equipment to local law enforcement. And Sen.…
Brazil obeys court order to resume providing full virus data
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the government of President Jair Bolsonaro to resume publication of full COVID-19 data, including the cumulative death toll, following allegations the…
Judge denies bond for man accused in Uber rider's death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for a man accused of killing a South Carolina woman who got into his car thinking it was her Uber ride.
Dozens protest in Jerusalem against police violence
JERUSALEM (AP) — Several dozen people protested against police violence in Jerusalem on Tuesday following the deadly shooting of a Palestinian man last month.
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The Latest: Chicago cancels summer festivals amid virus
CHICAGO — Chicago officials have canceled summer festivals through Labor Day including Lollapalooza over coronavirus concerns.
New York moves swiftly toward eliminating police secrecy law
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers striving for a new era of police accountability are poised to repeal a state law that has long kept police officers’ disciplinary records secret, one of several steps to rein …
New York nursing homes ask state to ease virus test mandate
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nursing homes asked New York regulators Tuesday to ease up on a twice-weekly coronavirus testing mandate for their employees, saying it's impractical, too costly and unnecessary as the number of…
Heat, rain, long lines: Georgia election plagued by problems
ATLANTA (AP) — Voters endured heat, pouring rain and waits as long as five hours on Tuesday to cast ballots in Georgia, demonstrating a fierce desire to participate in the democratic process while raising questions…
Lawsuit filed over fatal crash of WWII-era airplane
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against the owners and operators of a World War II-era airplane that crashed at a Connecticut airport last October, killing seven people.
Turkey unveils new coronavirus restriction easing plans
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s president on Tuesday revealed new plans to ease restrictions in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including the July 1 reopening of theaters, cinemas and other entertainmen…