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Alleged Boogaloo member pleads guilty to terrorism charge

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A North Carolina man and self-described member of an anti-government extremist group who authorities say traveled to Minnesota during protests following the death of George Floyd pleaded guilty W…

Biden picks deal-makers, fighters for climate, energy team

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is picking deal-makers and fighters to lead a climate team he’ll ask to remake and clean up the nation’s transportation and power-plant systems, and as fast as politically possible.

California reports record virus death count as cases spiral

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California reported more than 53,000 new coronavirus cases and 293 deaths on Wednesday, setting new daily records as hospitals struggled to keep up with the surge.

Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out to more and more people, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects.

Cardinal Pell on Trump, Benedict XVI and a plot against him

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis' former treasurer, Cardinal George Pell, praised President Donald Trump’s “splendid” Supreme Court appointments and defense of Christian values but questioned his effort to sow doubt in the…

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US Forecast for Thursday, December 17, 2020

NYC cathedral gunman's note says he planned to take hostages

NEW YORK (AP) — The man killed by police Sunday after he opened fire on the steps of a landmark New York City cathedral had a note in his pocket that said he had planned to take hostages and use them as leverage to…

Texas had fewest executions since 1996 due to pandemic

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas, the nation’s busiest capital punishment state, carried out the fewest executions in nearly 25 years mainly because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released Wed…

The Latest: CT activates severe cold weather protocols

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest developments on the winter storm moving across the Northeast (all times local):

US plans new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department plans to unseal new charges in the coming days in connection with the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am jet that exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people, according to a…

Driver of truck that killed 5 bicyclists facing DUI charge

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The driver of a box truck that struck and killed five bicyclists on a stretch of Nevada highway last week, and told investigators he fell asleep at the wheel, had a high level of methamphetamine in…

California sees continuing surge in virus cases, deaths

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California health authorities reported 53,711 new coronavirus cases and 293 additional deaths on Wednesday, setting new records.

The Latest: Alaska woman has allergic reaction to vaccine

JUNEAU, Alaska — Health officials in Alaska reported a health care worker had a severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine within 10 minutes of receiving a shot.

The Latest: Record snowfall projected in Pennsylvania

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest developments on the winter storm moving across the Northeast (all times local):