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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 …
Worst place, worst time: Trump faces virus spike in Midwest
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Gabe Loiacono is the kind of voter President Donald Trump can ill afford to lose. He lives in a pivotal county of a swing state that is among a handful that will decide the presidency.
Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the
Barrett swearing-in differs markedly from 'superspreader'
WASHINGTON (AP) — This time they mostly wore masks.
Utility says its equipment may have sparked California blaze
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California Edison said its equipment may have sparked a fast-moving wildfire that forced evacuation orders for some 100,000 people and seriously injured two firefighters on Monday as pow…
Pompeo, Esper driving US's anti-China message in India visit
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense chief Mark Esper are in India to drive the Trump administration’s anti-China message exactly a week ahead of America’s presidential election.
100,000 in Southern California to evacuate as blaze grows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fast-moving wildfires forced evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people and seriously injured two firefighters in Southern California on Monday as powerful winds across the state prompted pow…
The Latest: Barrett pledges no 'fear or favor' at high court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (all times local):
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT
Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
The Latest: Changed White House scene as Barrett takes oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (all times local):
Barrett, at White House, takes 1st of 2 oaths to join Supreme Court, will join bench after taking 2nd oath Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barrett, at White House, takes 1st of 2 oaths to join Supreme Court, will join bench after taking 2nd oath Tuesday.
UN investigator says Belarus must stop repressing its people
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. human rights investigator for Belarus demanded Monday that the government “stop repressing its own people,” saying at least 20,000 were detained in August and September and hundreds r…
Winds and rain whip Yucatan resorts as Hurricane Zeta nears
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Zeta lashed Mexico's Caribbean coast resorts around Tulum with high winds and rain Monday night as it headed toward the Yucatan Peninsula and then a possible landfall on the central …
Authorities: 2 girls in truck led police on 30-mile chase
ARGO, Ala. (AP) — Two young girls in a pickup truck led police on a chase of at least 30 miles through metro Birmingham, Alabama authorities said.
Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the
Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court justice, tipping balance of court just days before election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court justice, tipping balance of court just days before election.