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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 …
GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson, wife finance anti-Biden group
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican megadonor Sheldon Adelson and his wife have given $75 million to a new super PAC that is attacking Democratic nominee Joe Biden, an investment made amid GOP concern that President Donal…
With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the hug that may define — or doom — a long Senate career.
Man shot by 3-year-old daughter in car; passenger charged
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a father by his 3-year-old daughter in a car in Memphis, Tennessee.
Autopsy: Transgender blogger died of pulmonary embolism
HOUSTON (AP) — Monica Roberts, a prominent Houston transgender rights activist and blogger, died of complications of a pulmonary embolism, the Harris County medical examiner reported Thursday.
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Two U.S. Park Police officers indicted on manslaughter charges in 2017 shooting of unarmed motorist
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Two U.S. Park Police officers indicted on manslaughter charges in 2017 shooting of unarmed motorist.
Brazil leader's ally suspended amid underwear cash jackpot
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian lawmaker stepped down from his position representing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government and was suspended from the senate, after police searched his house and found cash inside the u…
Iranian CEO sentenced for conspiracy to violate US sanctions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The founder and CEO of an Iranian financial services firm accused of conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran was sentenced Thursday to nearly two years in federal prison.
Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Two U.S. Park Police officers were indicted Thursday on manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of an unarmed motorist who led officers on a stop-and-go chase outside Washington, capping…
Racist comments flood online Kansas State diversity event
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A virtual diversity event at Kansas State University was flooded with racist comments after a
Trump's election-eve drug discounts for seniors get snagged
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to mail millions of seniors a $200 prescription savings card has hit legal and budget roadblocks, making it unlikely the government can carry it out before Election D…
Power cut to thousands in California to prevent wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people in wine country were without power Thursday amid a fall heat wave that brought another round of extreme wildfire danger to large portions of already battered Northern Califo…
The Latest: Pence rallies Hispanic voters in Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
Man described as neo-Nazi pleads guilty in synagogue plot
DENVER (AP) — A man described by U.S. prosecutors as a neo-Nazi and white supremacist pleaded guilty on Thursday to a hate crime for plotting to bomb a historic Colorado synagogue last year.