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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…
Israeli PM: Killing of Palestinian with autism a "tragedy"
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called the deadly police shooting of an unarmed Palestinian man with autism a “tragedy,” although he stopped short of apologizing for the inciden…
The Latest: Global death toll from COVID-19 passes 400,000
LONDON — The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 400,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University that health experts say is still an undercount because many who died were not tested for the v…
Africa's essential truckers say they face virus stigma
NAMANGA, Kenya (AP) — They haul food, fuel and other essential supplies along sometimes dangerous roads during tough economic times. But Africa's long-distance truckers say they are increasingly being accused of ca…
The Nation's Weather
The Nation's Weather for Monday, June 8, 2020
The Latest: UK places of worship to open for private prayer
LONDON — The British government will allow places of worship to reopen on June 15 — but only for private prayer.
The Latest: Malaysia to lift more lockdown restrictions
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysians will be allowed to travel interstate, get their hair cut at salons and visit street markets beginning Wednesday, when more coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Tropical Storm Cristobal draws nearer to US Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Storm Cristobal continued its advance toward the U.S. Gulf Coast early Sunday, having spawned a tornado in Florida.
Asia Today: India reports 10,000 new cases before reopening
NEW DELHI (AP) — India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases Sunday in another biggest single-day spike, a day before it prepares to reopen shopping malls, hotels and religious places after a 10-week lockdown.
US Forecast
US Forecast for Monday, June 8, 2020
The Latest: Flash bang, pepper spray disperses Seattle crowd
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Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A re-energized Tropical Storm Cristobal advanced toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Saturday, spawning a tornado in Florida and bringing the heavy rains that already caused flooding and mudslides in M…
China defends COVID-19 response in new report
BEIJING (AP) — Senior Chinese officials, releasing a lengthy report on the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, defended their government's actions and said that China provided information in a timely and…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Police show less force as peaceful protests push reform
Deputy killed, 2 other officers shot in California ambush
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California sheriff’s deputy was killed and two law enforcement officers wounded Saturday when they were ambushed with gunfire and explosives while pursuing a suspect, authoritie…
Lottery State-by-State
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Sunday: