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Updated 1 day, 16 hours ago

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
WHO chief Tedros to quarantine after contact gets COVID-19

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says he will self-quarantine after being identified as a contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Trump threatens to fire Fauci in rift with disease expert

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election, as his rift with the nation’s top infectious disease expert widens while the nation sees its…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
6 questions going into the presidential election

Election Day is finally upon us.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
AP Explains: The election result may be delayed. That's OK.

Patience, America.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: WHO chief quarantines after contact is infected

GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization says he has been identified as a contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and will self-quarantine.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Iran begins annual air force drill with drones, fighter jets

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's air force began an annual drill Monday, state television reported, with its aging fleet of U.S.- and Russian-made jet fighters taking part alongside locally made drones and other aircraft…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: India's coronavirus cases continue daily decline

NEW DELHI — India has added 45,230 new coronavirus infections, continuing a downturn.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
The Latest: Trump says he may fire disease specialist Fauci

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Biden works to push Black turnout in campaign's final days

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
A record 5 parties field candidates for Puerto Rico governor

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Candidates from a record five parties are vying Tuesday to become Puerto Rico’s next governor, facing voters in the U.S. territory weary of corruption and seeking relief from an onslaug…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Campaign draws to a close with US facing a crossroads

PHILADEPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have one last chance to make their case to voters in critical battleground states on Monday, the final full day of a campaign that has l…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Tropical Storm Eta nearly hurricane, aims at Central America

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Eta powered up to near hurricane strength while heading for Central America, with forecasters warning it could bring a dangerous storm surge, damaging winds and the threat of flood…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Thousands continue protests against Indonesia’s new jobs law

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of workers in Indonesia on Monday continued their protests against the country’s new jobs law that critics say will erode labor rights and weaken environmental protections.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

Biden works to push Black turnout in campaign's final days

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Asian shares boosted by stronger China factory data

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday buoyed by further signs of recovery in China's manufacturing sector.