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BIDEN — Declaring “America is back,” President-elect Joe Biden introduced his national security team, his first substantive offering of how he’ll shift from Trump-era “America First” policies by relying on experts from the Democratic establishment to be some of his most important advisers. By Alexandra Jaffe, Matthew Lee and Aamer Madhani. SENT: 1,270 words, photos, videos. With ELECTION 2020-THINGS TO KNOW.
BIDEN TRANSITION-ANALYSIS — Competence is making a comeback. Biden has prized staying power over star power in his first wave of Cabinet picks and choices for White House staff, with a premium placed on government experience and proficiency as he looks to rebuild a depleted and demoralized federal bureaucracy. By Jonathan Lemire. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRITAIN-VACCINE — With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress cautiously — optimistic that life may start returning to normal by early April. Even before regulators have approved a single vaccine, the U.K. and countries across Europe are moving quickly to organize the distribution and delivery systems needed to inoculate millions of citizens. By Danica Kirka. SENT: 1,010 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-EUROPE-VACCINES — EU says first virus vaccinations possible by Christmas.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-RURAL KANSAS — The cancellation of the beloved Christmas Drawing in Norcatur, Kansas, shines a spotlight on a global coronavirus pandemic that has reached deep into rural America. By Roxana Hegeman. SENT: 700 words, photos.
ETHIOPIA-MILITARY-CONFRONTATION — Ethiopia’s prime minister is rejecting a growing international consensus for dialogue and a halt to deadly fighting in the country’s Tigray region as “interference,” saying his country will handle the conflict on its own as a 72-hour surrender ultimatum runs out. By Cara Anna. SENT: 700 words, photos.
PAKISTAN-TRANSGENDER CHURCH — Pakistan’s Christian transgender people, often mocked, abused and bullied, say they have found peace and solace in a church of their own. Shunned by other churches, they can raise their voices high here. By Kathy Gannon. SENT: 1,020 words, photos.
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BRITAIN-DUCHESS-OF-SUSSEX — Meghan, wife of Prince Harry, reveals she had miscarriage in July. SENT: 490 words, photos.
BRITAIN-SCOTLAND-PERIOD POVERTY — Scotland makes period products freely available to all women. SENT: 320 words.
MEXICO-AROZARENA-ARRESTED — Tampa Bay outfielder Arozarena arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan. SENT: 250 words, photos.
GERMANY-CHANCELLERY-CRASH — Car hits gate outside German leader’s offices; little damage. SENT: 320 words, photos.
CHINA-INDIA-APP-BAN — China demands India rescind app ban amid border tension. SENT: 170 words.
VANITY-LICENSE-PLATE-LAWSUIT — Judge: California can’t ban offensive license plates. SENT: 350 words, photo.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-VETERANS HOME — State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans. SENT: 300 words, video.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CHINA-PACKAGE-TESTING — China is stepping up virus inspections on imported food packaging as cooler weather brings new waves of coronavirus infections in several overseas countries, Chinese officials say. SENT: 330 words, photos. With CHINA-EXPLAINING FOOD FEAR — China’s claims of coronavirus on frozen foods.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-JAPAN — Tokyo’s governor asks bars and other places where alcohol is served to close earlier for three weeks to help prevent a resurgence of coronavirus infections from turning explosive. SENT: 560 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-BRITAIN — Britain’s Treasury chief is being urged to resist calls to cut the proportion of money the government allocates to overseas aid as he prepares to unveil the damage to the public finances wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 510 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-MALAYSIA-GLOVE MAKER — Malaysia’s Top Glove, the world’s largest rubber glove maker, says that supply disruptions at its factories due to a coronavirus outbreak may push glove prices up. SENT: 570 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-CALIFORNIA — With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. SENT: 730 words, photos. With VIRUS-OUTBREAK-THE LATEST.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-GERMANY — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the country’s 16 state governors are expected to extend a partial shutdown well into December and discuss tightening some restrictions while allowing somewhat more generous rules for the Christmas period. SENT: 280 words, photo. UPCOMING: Meeting begins at 8 a.m.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ONE GOOD THING-MIGRANT NURSE — A migrant’s odyssey from boat to COVID-19 nursing job in Spain. SENT: 810 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-ASIA — India has registered 44,376 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. SENT: 630 words, photos.
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THAILAND-PROTESTS — Pro-democracy demonstrators in Thailand again took to the streets of the capital, even as the government escalated its legal battle against them, reviving the use of a harsh law against defaming the monarchy. SENT: 830 words, photos.
INDIA-RELIGIOUS-CONVERSIONS — India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party has approved legislation in the country’s most populous state that lays out a prison term of up to 10 years for anyone found guilty of using marriage to force someone to change religion. SENT: 690 words, photo.
IRAN — Iran’s president reiterates his hope that Biden would return America’s Iran policy to where he left things as vice president four years ago, state TV reported, rejoining Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers. SENT: 330 words, photo.
ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN — The Azerbaijani army has entered the Kalbajar region, one more territory ceded by Armenian forces in a truce that ended deadly fighting over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry says. SENT: 290 words.
BREXIT — The European Union committed to be “creative” in the very final stages of the Brexit trade negotiations but warned that whatever deal emerges, the United Kingdom will be reduced to “just a valued partner” far removed from its former membership status. SENT: 550 words, photo.
HONG KONG-POLICY ADDRESS — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam lauds the city’s new national security law as “remarkably effective in restoring stability,” despite criticism that it is severely narrowing the space for free speech and political opposition in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. SENT: 660 words, photos.
MEXICO-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN — Activists and crime victims have occupied a colonial-era building in downtown Mexico City because they say the government has been slow to protect or support women who have suffered abuse or help them find their missing loved ones. SENT: 370 words, photos.
JAPAN-CHINA — Japan used a visit by the Chinese foreign minister to protest Beijing’s increased activity and what it calls infiltration around disputed East China Sea islands. SENT: 350 words, photos.
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FINANCIAL-MARKETS — Global shares mostly edged back after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 points for the first time as investors cheered news of progress on the development of coronavirus vaccines. By Business Writer Yuri Kageyama. SENT: 490 words, photos. With FINANCIAL MARKETS-EXPLAINING DOW 30000 — Why the Dow topped 30,000 for the first time.
Q&A-SOCIAL-MEDIA-TRUMP — While it will be easier for Trump to get suspended or banished from Twitter and Facebook once he is again considered a private citizen, it’s still unlikely. By Technology Writer Barbara Ortutay. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.
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MUSIC-GRAMMY-NOMINATIONS-BLACK-SONGS — Beyoncé knew she wanted to release a song on Juneteenth — so she dropped “Black Parade,” an anthemic jam where she proudly sings about her heritage, hometown and returning to her African roots. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 960 words, photos. With MUSIC-GRAMMY-NOMINATIONS-THE-WEEKND — The Weeknd criticizes Grammys over nominations snub.
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JETS-MARTY’S MISSION — Former New York Jets defensive lineman and longtime radio broadcaster Marty Lyons has been on a mission for 38 years and counting to fulfill the wishes of children who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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