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The Latest: Jordan keeps border closed as Syrians flee

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Syria developments (all times local):

 

Mexico rising: How far can El Tri go in World Cup?

The World Cup has been cruel to Mexico over the years, with the country only making the quarterfinals in the two tournaments it hosted. But Mexico is making an early run in Russia, and "PodcastOne Sports Now" co-host Jim Litke…

 

Democratic Senate intern suspended after Trump expletive

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Democratic intern has been suspended for shouting an expletive at President Donald Trump.

 

Lee Enterprises to manage Berkshire Hathaway newspapers

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway and Lee Enterprises announced Tuesday that Lee is taking over the management of Berkshire Hathaway's newspaper and digital operations in 30 markets.

 

Iglesias, Martin become US citizens before Tigers game

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning and eventually lost on a home run in the ninth. Still, this was a day Jose Iglesias and Leonys Martin may look back on fondly for…

 

Correction: Immigration-Lemonade Stand story

ATLANTA (AP) — In a story June 25 about a child having a lemonade stand to raise money for separated migrant families, The Associated Press erroneously identified the child as a girl rather than a boy.

 

Dutch parliament approves limited ban on burqa, niqab

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands has approved a limited ban on "face-covering clothing" in public places, including Islamic veils and robes such as the burqa and niqab but not the hijab, which covers only the hair. Firebrand far-right…

 

When we fight fire with fire: Rudeness can be as contagious as common cold, research shows

Rising concerns over incivility have prompted research on the topic by social scientists and psychologists. What they’ve learned isn’t encouraging.

 

Route 66, Larimer Square on National Trust's endangered list

WASHINGTON (AP) — Route 66, Denver's Larimer Square and school buildings in Los Angeles are on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2018 list of America's 11 most endangered historic places.

 

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