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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…
Japan still in recession, but economy shrank at lower rate
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy is still in recession but contracted at a smaller rate than initially estimated for the first quarter, according to government data released Monday.
Vietnam ratifies significant trade deal with European Union
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam on Monday ratified a significant trade deal with the European Union, which is expected to boost the country’s manufacturing sector and exports, as it recovers from a dip caused by the …
The Latest: New Zealand reports no active coronavirus cases
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand has eradicated the coronavirus from its shores after health officials reported that the final person known to have contracted an infection had recovered.
Tropical storm crashes onto US Gulf Coast amid flood threat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lopsided Tropical Storm Cristobal came ashore Sunday in Louisiana and ginned up dangerous weather much farther east, sending waves crashing over Mississippi beaches, swamping parts of an Alabam…
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
Curfews lift, police show less force amid peaceful protests
Missouri officer investigated after police SUV strikes man
DELLWOOD, Mo. (AP) — A police officer from a St. Louis suburb has been suspended and is under investigation by local and federal authorities after a video was released that appears to show a police SUV knocking a m…
Man charged in slaying of retired St. Louis police captain
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 24-year-old St. Louis man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a retired police captain who died on a night of violent protests while trying to protect his friend’s …
Minneapolis council majority backs disbanding police force
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A majority of the members of the Minneapolis City Council said Sunday they support disbanding the city's police department, an aggressive stance that comes just as the state has launched a civil …
Sen. Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation’s capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.
Thousands march in NYC as curfew ends and peace prevails
NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of people marched through New York City's streets again Sunday to protest racism and police brutality, but after a peaceful weekend the city appeared ready to begin a march back toward nor…
The Latest: 1st in-person Mass since suspension held in LA
LOS ANGELES -- A Catholic archbishop has celebrated the first in-person Mass since public worship services were suspended in Los Angeles because of the coronavirus pandemic.
AP News in Brief at 6:03 p.m. EDT
Officials urge Floyd protesters to get coronavirus tests
National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall on southeast Louisiana coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall on southeast Louisiana coast.
High winds, rain as tropical storm makes Louisiana landfall
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday on the Louisiana coast, packing 50 mph winds and spinning dangerous weather as far east as northern Florida, where it spawned a tornado that uprooted…
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