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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 …
Colombia brings back lockdowns as coronavirus cases rise
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As the holiday season winds down, Colombia is experiencing a sharp rise in coronavirus infections that has prompted several cities to impose curfews and stay at home measures that had not be…
Gas tank explosion in Kosovo injures 44, damages shops
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — An explosion involving a liquefied gas tank Tuesday injured dozens of people in southern Kosovo, according to police and health authorities.
After top staff exodus, Texas AG seeks $43M for Google suit
DALLAS (AP) — The mass exodus of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top staff over accusations of bribery against their former boss has left the Republican seeking $43 million in public funds to replace some of th…
Brazilian city in Amazon declares virus state of emergency
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Brazilian city of Manaus in the heart of the Amazon has declared a 180-day state of emergency due to a surge of new cases of coronavirus, according to a statement.
Puerto Rico to reopen beaches, relax coronavirus curfew
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor announced Tuesday that he will reopen beaches, marinas and pools, eliminate a Sunday lockdown and shorten a curfew that has been in place since the pandemic b…
The Latest: Arizona reports record coronavirus deaths
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arizona reported a record 253 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, along with hospitalization highs and the fastest rate of new infections.
EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday's congressional joint session to count electoral votes could drag late into the night as some Republicans plan to challenge Democrat Joe Biden's victory in at least six states.
Acting US Attorney named for Atlanta area after resignation
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump has named a new, acting U.S. attorney in Atlanta, a day after the abrupt resignation of the man who held the post since 2017.
Sharpton: Firing officer who killed Andre Hill is not enough
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The life of Andre Hill was commemorated Tuesday morning as family and lawmakers called for justice to be brought against the white Columbus police officer who fatally shot the 47-year-old days…
Illinois teen pleads not guilty in Kenosha protest slayings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An Illinois teenager who fatally shot two people and wounded a third amidst sometimes violent summer protests on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges incl…
Illinois teen pleads not guilty to fatally shooting two people during Wisconsin protests over police shooting
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Illinois teen pleads not guilty to fatally shooting two people during Wisconsin protests over police shooting.
The Latest: Loeffler says country's future is on the ballot
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Mexico to vaccinate rural elderly, but still awaits vaccine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Once Mexico has vaccinated its frontline medical workers against COVID-19, the government will turn its attention to the elderly living in its most remote places, President Andrés Manuel López Ob…
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The Latest: No major problems reported at Georgia polls
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the