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Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup

Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — America's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized a decision by FIFA to threaten players at the World Cup with yellow cards if they wear armbands supporting inclusion and diversity.
Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests

Iran media blames humiliating World Cup loss on protests

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field.
Iran says it enriches uranium to 60% purity at Fordo site

Iran says it enriches uranium to 60% purity at Fordo site

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity at the country's underground Fordo nuclear plant, official media reported Tuesday, describing it as a response to a resolution by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
Strong quake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

Strong quake rocks Solomon Islands, sends people fleeing

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake jolted the Solomon Islands Tuesday afternoon, overturning tables and sending people racing for higher ground.
Republican Rep. Valadao wins California Central Valley vote

Republican Rep. Valadao wins California Central Valley vote

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao has defeated Democrat Rudy Salas in a Central Valley district, overcoming a strong Democratic registration advantage and fallout from his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump.
Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges

Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges

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Georgia authorities arrest mother of still-missing toddler

Georgia authorities arrest mother of still-missing toddler

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The mother of a toddler reported missing Oct. 5 in Georgia has been arrested in connection with the child's disappearance and presumed death, authorities said Monday.
Kurdish militants fire at Turkish border town, 2 killed

Kurdish militants fire at Turkish border town, 2 killed

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Suspected Kurdish militants in Syria fired rockets across the border into Turkey on Monday, killing at least two people and wounding 10 others, Turkish officials said.
Official: 1 dead, 16 hurt when SUV crashes into Apple store

Official: 1 dead, 16 hurt when SUV crashes into Apple store

HINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — One person was killed and 16 others were injured Monday when an SUV crashed into an Apple store Monday in Massachusetts, authorities said.
Indonesian quake kills at least 162 and injures hundreds

Indonesian quake kills at least 162 and injures hundreds

CIANJUR, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia’s main island on Monday. Terrified residents fled into the street, some covered in blood and debris.