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Messi, Argentina advance to World Cup final

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez in the second minute of injury time to give ...

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday about the creation of a fund to compensate President Donald Trump's allies and a tax immunity deal for the president as he aimed to lock down the Republican ...

House Republicans unveil $95B plan for Iran war, farm aid and elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion legislative plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. The ...

12 states challenge Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve states challenged Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry. The office of California's attorney general, who is leading the case, said the states are asking Warner and Paramount to not close their merger "until after the judicial process concludes" — and if the companies do not agree, the coalition will then file a temporary restraining order. "The unlawful merger of these two entertainment behemoths ...