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Updated 4 days, 17 hours ago

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 …

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
After egging on protests, Trump tweets to supporters to 'stay peaceful' amid violent clashes, breach of Capitol building

WASHINGTON (AP) — After egging on protests, Trump tweets to supporters to 'stay peaceful' amid violent clashes, breach of Capitol building.

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Senate GOP leader: Challenging Biden win threatens republic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urged fellow Republicans on Wednesday to abandon their effort to overrule President-elect Joe Biden's election triumph, directly rebuking defeated President …

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Trump backers breach Capitol, delay Biden vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Lawmakers given gas masks as protesters breach US Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesters supporting President Donald Trump violently clashed with law enforcement Wednesday, sending the U.S. Capitol into chaos, locking the building down and halting the vote to certify Joe Bi…

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Romney heckled in airport in another show of GOP divisions

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump heckled Republican U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah in an airport, illustrating divisions in the Republican Party between Trump loyalists and those ready to a…

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
The Latest: Lockdown at Capitol as protesters storm building

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and police.

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
US Capitol locks down with lawmakers inside as Trump supporters clash with police

WASHINGTON (AP) — US Capitol locks down with lawmakers inside as Trump supporters clash with police.

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
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Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Senate recesses Electoral College debate after protesters force lockdown of Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate recesses Electoral College debate after protesters force lockdown of Capitol.

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Florida company accused of steering vaccines to rich donors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida launched an investigation Wednesday into an upscale nursing home amid reports that it administered coronavirus vaccines to wealthy donors and members of a country club along wit…

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor's death are fired

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two more officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor have been fired — a detective believed to have fired the fatal shot and another who sought the search warrant that led to th…

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Former client sues lawyer convicted of massive fraud scheme

LEXINGTON Ky. (AP) — An eastern Kentucky attorney who admitted to defrauding the government of more than $600 million in Social Security disability benefits is being sued by a former client in a case that seeks to …

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qataris awoke to a surprise blockade and boycott by Gulf Arab neighbors 3 1/2 years ago, and this week were jolted again by the sudden announcement that it was all over.

Updated 5 years, 5 months ago
Justice Department says it's been affected by Russian hack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that about 3% of its email accounts could be compromised as part of a massive breach of federal government agencies that U.S. officials have linked to Russia.