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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 …
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Mexico enacts law to guarantee public access to all beaches
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Property owners in Mexico are being required to allow access through their land for the public to reach beaches that do not have access roads, under a law enacted Wednesday.
Russian-US crew has landed safely after six-month mission on International Space Station
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian-US crew has landed safely after six-month mission on International Space Station.
Saudi commission insists no minors to face death penalty
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi Arabian governmental body on Thursday insisted that executions have been abolished for crimes committed by minors, after Human Rights Watch said earlier this week that Sau…
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Trio who lived on space station return to Earth safely
MOSCOW (AP) — A trio of space travelers safely returned to Earth on Thursday after a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
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Trump, Biden go after each other on coronavirus, taxes
NASA spacecraft sent asteroid rubble flying in sample grab
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft crushed rocks and sent rubble flying as it briefly touched an asteroid, a strong indication that samples were collected for return to Earth, officials said W…
Thailand cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protests
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s government on Thursday canceled a state of emergency it had declared last week for Bangkok in a gesture offered by the embattled prime minister to cool massive student-led protests seeking…
AP Road Trip: In Mississippi, Black voters face many hurdles
Meridian, Miss. (AP) — The old civil rights worker was sure the struggle would be over by now.
Judge throws out extortion charges against megachurch leader
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Citing insufficient evidence, a judge on Wednesday threw out extortion charges against the leader of a Mexican megachurch but left in place accusations of child rape and human trafficking.
Wanna go for a walk? Westminster dog show leaves NYC for '21
NEW YORK (AP) — The Westminster dog show is set to take a long walk.
Puerto Rico shutters 911 call centers amid coronavirus cases
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Both of Puerto Rico’s 911 call centers were shut down Wednesday night after several employees tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced.
Face to face: Trump and Biden to meet for final debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent t…
The Latest: Cases in Germany spike past 10K in new record
BERLIN — Germany’s disease control center is reporting a new daily record increase in coronavirus infections, which rocketed past the 10,000 mark for the first time as the pandemic continues to spread.