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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…
Thousands of LA protesters won't be charged over curfew
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Los Angeles protesters arrested for violating curfew and other police orders will not be charged with a crime, prosecutors said Monday as hundreds took to the city streets carrying c…
Mayan medicine expert killed in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A Guatemalan man shown running while on fire in video circulating via social media was a well-known Mayan spitirtual guide and natural medicine expert who was tortured and killed, accused of w…
Black Pennsylvania lawmakers demand police reform action
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Black Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives commandeered the podium for about 90 minutes at the start of voting session Monday, disrupting the day's business in an effort to …
Officer charged in Floyd's death held on $1 million bail
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Monday kept bail at $1 million for a former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death.
Suits remain halted, mediation eyed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy has approved an agreement among attorneys to extend an injunction halting child sex abuse lawsuits against the organization’s 261 loc…
Loyola-New Orleans president apologizes after racism alleged
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The president of Loyola University of New Orleans has apologized for the way the school handled allegations that the former head of its communications department mistreated black and LGBTQ studen…
Cristobal to merge with new storm system after lashing South
Tropical Storm Cristobal could soon renew its strength by uniting with another storm system coming from the west to form one giant cyclone, forecasters say.
Russia rejects US drive for permanent Iran arms embargo
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister is accusing the Trump administration of unleashing a politically motivated campaign against Iran and is calling for “universal condemnation” of the U.S. attempt to ge…
The Latest: WHO chief warns virus is worsening globally
The head of the World Health Organization warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, even as the situation in Europe is improving.
Kentucky mom wants peace, justice for son killed by police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The mother of a business owner who was killed at his popular barbecue shack by law enforcement last week said Monday she is going to make sure her son gets justice.
Land management acting director remains, lawsuit filed
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — The acting director of the Bureau of Land Management will remain in his position after the U.S. Department of the Interior extended his tenure despite a lawsuit disputing the appointmen…
New York poised to lift veil on police disciplinary files
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A decades-old law that kept law enforcement officers’ disciplinary records secret in New York appeared to be headed for an overhaul this week as state lawmakers moved to act on a number of polic…
Coast Guard Academy faulted on response to racial incidents
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy failed to properly address complaints of racial harassment, including the use of racial slurs by cadets, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general.
Bond raised to $1M for officer charged in Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge on Monday set $1 million bail for a Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death.
Stocks rise more, Nasdaq on pace for record on economy hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sweeping higher on Monday as Wall Street continues to ride the high supplied by Friday’s surprisingly encouraging report on the U.S. jobs market.