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Army takes custody of Gorge shooting suspect
MOSES LAKE — The Army has taken custody of the soldier accused of killing two people and injuring several others d…
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
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Georgia deciding US Senate control in election's final day
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians cast their ballots Tuesday in two critical races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate and, in turn, the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s legislative agenda. Two months after El…
Trump allies scrambling for strategy to overturn Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers who are orchestrating a last-gasp attempt to overturn
Spain tries to keep Epiphany tradition despite pandemic
MADRID (AP) — The three wise men received a subdued reception in Spain on the eve of the Western observance of Epiphany due to a pandemic-related prohibition against large public events.
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