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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 …
Hurricane Zeta hammers Gulf Coast with rain, wind, outages
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, knocked out power to thousands and…
Judge allows John Hinckley to publicly display his artwork
The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan can now publicly display his writings, artwork and music, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana with flooding, power outages
FBIwarns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
BOSTON (AP) — The FBI and two federal agencies say cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four …
Evacuation orders lifted for many Californians who fled fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Californians were allowed to return to their homes Wednesday as calmer winds helped firefighters beat back two wind-driven wildfires that had spurred widespread evacuations.
Feds release details about deadly skydiving crash in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — The pilot of a plane that crashed and killed all 11 on board had a history of taking unnecessary risks and pushing the limits of his skills to give passengers an exciting ride, witnesses told federa…
The Latest: Zeta begins to batter Mississippi's Gulf Coast
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FBI says extremist threatened Trump, Obama in online posts
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A man charged in an alleged conspiracy to
The Latest: Harris calls Trump pandemic response a 'failure'
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The Latest: Roofs blown away: 'Zeta gave us a good punch'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Zeta (all times CDT):
Lawyers: Cop video of shooting of 2 Blacks suggests coverup
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — A body camera worn by a suburban Chicago police officer who shot a black couple in their car was only turned on moments after the shooting — a fact that the lawyers representing the woman s…
The Latest: Anchorage officials say city on 'dangerous path'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Officials in Anchorage, Alaska, say the city is on a “dangerous path” as coronavirus cases rise and are urging people to avoid gatherings and follow orders to wear masks in public.
Even Mexico's tough-luck saint has tough year in 2020
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s patron saint of lost causes and difficult cases had a tough day Wednesday, drawing only a fraction of the huge crowd he normally gets for his annual celebration.
Perdue, Ossoff meet in 2nd Georgia Senate debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia and Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff met in Savannah for their second debate Wednesday night in a bitter race in which both sides have flooded the airwaves wit…
Red coating contaminates SpaceX rockets, delays crew launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s second astronaut flight is off until mid-November because red lacquer dripped into tiny vent holes in two rocket engines that now must be replaced.