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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 …
The Latest: Storm surge floods on casino-studded Gulf Coast
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Asian shares lower, US futures up after S&P 500 sinks 3.5%
Asian shares declined Thursday and U.S. futures turned higher after the S&P 500 slid 3.5% overnight for its biggest drop since June.
The Latest: Zeta flooding on Mississippi Coast: 'It's bad'
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8 killed, 42 missing in landslides in typhoon-hit Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Typhoon Molave set off landslides that killed at least eight people with 42 missing in central Vietnam, where ferocious wind and rain blew away roofs and knocked down power in a region of 1.7 …
Vietnamese state media say landslides set off by typhoon have killed at least eight people with 42 others missing
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese state media say landslides set off by typhoon have killed at least eight people with 42 others missing.
The Latest: Hurricane responders told to heed virus cautions
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At least 1 dead as Hurricane Zeta hammers Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Zeta slammed into the storm-weary Gulf Coast on Wednesday, pelting the New Orleans metro area with rain and howling winds that ripped apart buildings and knocked out power to thousands …
Collins, Gideon clash in final debate before Election Day
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon clashed Wednesday night over attack ads, health care and the judiciary in their final debate before Election Day.
The Latest: China says latest outbreak appears contained
BEIJING — Officials in the northwestern China region of Xinjiang say they believe they have contained the country’s latest coronavirus outbreak.
Asia Today: Virus arrives in Marshall Islands with 2 cases
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Marshall Islands has reported its first cases of the coronavirus after two people who flew from Hawaii to a U.S. military base tested positive.
Familiar refrain by Perdue, Ossoff in Georgia Senate debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. David Perdue and Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff battered each other Wednesday night with what has become the familiar refrains of their bitter race: Perdue repeatedly accused Ossoff…
FBI warns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
BOSTON (AP) — Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are
Coroner in Louisiana confirms 1st death from Hurricane Zeta: 55-year-old man electrocuted by downed power lines
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Coroner in Louisiana confirms 1st death from Hurricane Zeta: 55-year-old man electrocuted by downed power lines.
Australia's pandemic travel ban brings family heartbreak
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Astrid Magenau wasn’t able to keep a promise to hold her father’s hand at his deathbed in Germany because of Australia’s extraordinary pandemic restrictions that make her feel like a pris…
The Latest: Louisiana governor: Homes and businesses damaged
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