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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…
Romney's racial justice march spotlights faith groups' role
Mitt Romney’s participation in a racial justice march Sunday brought the startling sight of Republicans’ 2012 presidential nominee avowing that “black lives matter” — a rare statement for a federal lawmaker in his …
U.S. military plane crashes into Iraqi base, no fatalities
BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. military plane crashed into an Iraqi military base north of the capital on Monday without causing fatalities, the U.S.-led coalition said.
Report: Killing of Utah mayor in Afghanistan was planned
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — An Afghan commando who fatally shot a Utah mayor serving in the National Guard in 2018 had planned the killing for weeks, according to an Army investigative report.
Erdogan says Turkey, US reached agreements on Libya
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that he has reached agreements with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump that could herald a “new era” concerning Libya.
Falwell apologizes for tweet that included racist photo
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. apologized Monday for a tweet that included a racist photo that appeared on Gov. Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook page decades ago.
Man charged with having Molotov cocktail at protest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man is facing federal weapons charges after police reported finding a Molotov cocktail in his backpack during a protest against police brutality.
Stocks vault higher, as Nasdaq hits record on economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s enthusiasm about the reopening economy sent stocks scrambling even higher on Monday, and the Nasdaq composite wiped away the last of its coronavirus-induced losses to set a record.
Man accused of terror plot seek to withdraw guilty plea
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A former Coast Guard lieutenant accused of plotting politically motivated killings inspired by a far-right mass murderer asked a federal appeals court on Monday to let him withdraw his gui…
Iraqi army: Rocket hits near Baghdad airport
BAGHDAD (AP) — A rocket landed in the periphery of Baghdad airport, according to an Iraqi military statement Monday, without providing further details.
Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
HOUSTON (AP) — The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in Houston where he grew up, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in Amer…
The Latest: Vermont COVID-19 grows to 62 cases
VERMONT — Officials in Vermont say the outbreak of COVID-19 that began in the city of Winooski on Memorial Day has grown to 62 cases, including nine in the adjoining city of Burlington and five in other communities…
Stocks climb, extending gains and notching record for Nasdaq
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street, notching a record high close for the Nasdaq and extending a market rally into a fourth week. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% Monday. Optimism is strengthening that th…
AP SYNC 1, AP-SYNC 2 Monday Coverage Update
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'A big test': Hard-hit New York City begins reopening
NEW YORK (AP) — After three gloomy months and 21,000 deaths that made it the nation's most lethal hot spot, New York City slowly began reopening Monday in the biggest test yet of Americans' ability to keep the coro…
Los Angeles prosecutors won't charge thousands of protesters for curfew, other violations in city with most arrests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors won't charge thousands of protesters for curfew, other violations in city with most arrests.