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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…
Meredith Anding Jr., member of the 'Tougaloo Nine,' dies
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Meredith C. Anding Jr., a member of the “Tougaloo Nine," who famously participated in a library “read-in” in segregated Mississippi 60 years ago, has died. He was 79.
As pandemic worsens, most US states resist restrictions
PHOENIX (AP) — As the U.S. goes through the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restric…
The Latest: FBI says it warned law enforcement about threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
FBI says it briefed law enforcement within an hour after discovering online warning about 'war' and storming US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI says it briefed law enforcement within an hour after discovering online warning about 'war' and storming US Capitol.
US prosecutors weighing sedition charges in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last week's breach of the U.S. Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence and prosecutors are now weighing sedition charges against …
Female inmate's execution on hold; 2 more halted over COVID
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. government's plans to carry out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades were on hold Tuesday amid a flurry of legal rulings, and two other executions set for…
Federal prosecutors looking at 'significant' federal cases tied to sedition and conspiracy in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors looking at 'significant' federal cases tied to sedition and conspiracy in Capitol riot.
The Latest: Trump is at US-Mexico border trumpeting the wall
The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local)
With moratorium over, N. Carolina towns OK LGBT protections
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first North Carolina municipalities are acting to expand LGBT rights again a month since the expiration of a moratorium on nondiscrimination ordinances agreed to years ago as a compromise t…
Official: Africa secures close to 300 million vaccine doses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The African Union has secured close to 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in the largest such agreement yet for Africa, a continental official said Tuesday.
Cyprus, UAE sign first military cooperation agreement
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed their first military cooperation agreement as the eastern Mediterranean island nation seeks to bolster relations with nearby countries in…
Vice President Pence tells governors that ‘our time’ is coming to an end, promises them a 'seamless transition’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Pence tells governors that ‘our time’ is coming to an end, promises them a 'seamless transition’.
The AP has learned ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder and others have been told they’re being charged in Flint water scandal.
DETROIT (AP) — The AP has learned ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder and others have been told they’re being charged in Flint water scandal.
Supreme Court wrestles with Georgia college free speech case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday wrestled with whether to revive a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature o…
Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probe
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the major…