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Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World …
The Latest: 5 weapons recovered, 13 arrests at DC protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Trump tells backers to 'go home' after Capitol stormed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told his supporters on Wednesday to “go home” after they stormed the Capitol in protest of his reelection defeat, but he also praised their mission even after it had erupted…
Morocco approves use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has approved the emergency use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, jointly developed with the U.K.’s Oxford University.
Chicago priest Pfleger `devastated' by sex-abuse allegations
CHICAGO (AP) — An activist Chicago Catholic priest who has garnered attention for taking on everyone from drug dealers to Jerry Springer said Wednesday that he is “devastated” by allegations that he sexually abused…
Woman charged for stealing $10K dog from Houston-area shop
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman who allegedly stole a $10,000 bulldog from a Houston-area pet shop and fled in a speeding car while an employee chased her and clung to the hood was charged with aggravated robbery, authoriti…
EXPLAINER: How Democrats won Georgia's 2 Senate runoffs
The Associated Press on Wednesday declared Democrat Jon Ossoff the winner of his U.S. Senate runoff election, the second such seat captured by the party in twin contests that were held in Georgia on Tuesday.
The Latest: Ballot counting paused in large Georgia county
The Latest on the
The Latest: CVS, Walgreens to deliver vaccines by Jan 25
The drugstore chains CVS and Walgreens both said Wednesday that they expect to finish delivering the first round of COVID-19 vaccine doses at nursing homes on schedule by January 25.
DC police chief says protesters deployed ‘chemical irritants on police’ to gain access to US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — DC police chief says protesters deployed ‘chemical irritants on police’ to gain access to US Capitol.
The Latest: Trump tells 'very special' protesters to go home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false claims, fuel on a day of chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressed his hopeless case for overturning the election to a crowd of supporters Wednesday, fueling the grievances of a mob that then stormed the Capitol and disrupted the co…
AP VoteCast: How Democrats won the Georgia Senate runoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were propelled to victory in
US holds first lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale Wednesday for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on th…
Stocks rally despite protests on hopes for Senate turnover
Wall Street rallied Wednesday on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, although the enthusiasm was dampened by chaotic scenes in Washington as pro-Trump protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol. The S&P 500 ros…
At least 1 explosive device found near US Capitol; law enforcement officials say it's no longer a threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 1 explosive device found near US Capitol; law enforcement officials say it's no longer a threat.