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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…
DC seeks security boost and eyes National Guard authority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Last week’s mob attack on the U.S. Capitol starkly highlighted a longstanding local security paradox: The District of Columbia government lacks authority over much of the area within its borders.
Asia Today: New Zealand requiring virus test for visitors
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will soon require that travelers from most countries show negative coronavirus tests before they leave for New Zealand.
EXPLAINER: Why National Guard's role was limited during riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last week, questions are being raised about why the District of Columbia National Guard played such a limited role as civilian law enforceme…
Early warning signs emerge for GOP after US Capitol riots
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the 36 hours after last week’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, 112 Republicans reached out to the election office in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to change their party registra…
No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff n…
The Latest: New Zealand visitors must show negative test
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand will soon require that travelers from most countries show negative coronavirus tests before they leave for New Zealand.
US prepares 1st execution of female inmate in 67 years
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. government on Tuesday prepared to carry out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades — a Kansas woman who killed an expectant mother in Missouri, cut the baby fro…
Asian stocks gain as markets watch for Biden stimulus plan
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Tuesday as investors watched for details of President-elect Joe Biden's promised economic stimulus plan.
26 missing, at least 13 dead in Indonesia landslides
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers are searching for 26 people still missing after two landslides hit a village in Indonesia’s West Java province over the weekend, officials said Tuesday.
AP PHOTOS: Woman sews bears from COVID-19 victims' clothing
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — At a small home workshop in this Mexican border city, Erendira Guerrero makes teddy bears from the clothing of COVID-19 victims so their relatives have something to hold onto.
Officials: Manatee in Florida had 'Trump' drawn on back
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — State and federal wildlife officials are investigating reports of a manatee found with “Trump” drawn on its back in a Florida river.
Malaysia under virus emergency in reprieve for embattled PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's king Tuesday approved a coronavirus emergency that will suspend parliament at least until August and halt any bids to seek a general election in a political reprieve for emb…
Malaysia's king approves a coronavirus emergency that will suspend parliament for months in reprieve for embattled PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's king approves a coronavirus emergency that will suspend parliament for months in reprieve for embattled PM.
The Latest: No public access to Capitol grounds Jan. 20
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest
China expands lockdowns, local political conference delayed
BEIJING (AP) — Lockdowns have been expanded and a major political conference postponed in a province next to Beijing that is the scene of China’s most serious recent COVID-19 outbreak.