Florida recording more coronavirus deaths than any state

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's skyrocketing coronavirus death rate is now higher than any other state, edging out Texas, which has about 25% more people.

FBI agents raid Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder's farm

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — FBI agents were at the farm of Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder on Tuesday morning, hours ahead of a planned announcement of a $60 million bribe investigation by federal prosecutors.

High school miler Jim Ryun to receive Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is awarding the nation’s highest civilian honor to Jim Ryun, a former Kansas congressman who was the first high school runner to clock a mile in under 4 minutes.

Pandemic poses challenges for Argentines seeking therapy

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Romina Caira has hidden in her bathroom, the door closed tightly so she doesn’t wake her 4-year-old daughter. Mariana Fevre finds privacy in her parked car or sitting in the stairwell of her apa…

WHO warns new Ebola outbreak in Congo faces funding gap

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is facing a “serious funding gap” to battle the new outbreak of Ebola in remote corners of northern Congo amid the global COVID-19…

Rights groups raise alarm about missing Pakistani journalist

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A prominent Pakistani journalist known for his hard-hitting criticism of the country's powerful institutions, including its military, is missing, human rights groups and a family member said Tuesda…

Feds probe men's rights lawyer in 2nd killing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal investigators are examining whether a suspect in

Judge in lawsuit over Atlanta coronavirus mask rule recuses

ATLANTA (AP) — At the request of the state, a judge recused herself from hearing a lawsuit filed by Georgia's governor to get Atlanta to stop enforcing a mask mandate and other measures related to the COVID-19 pand…

Tajik man faces IS-related terrorism charges in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Authorities have charged a Tajik man with membership in a terrorist organization on allegations he led a group plotting attacks in Germany in coordination with Islamic State leaders in Syria and Afgha…

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Feds to detail charges in $60M Ohio public corruption case

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — FBI agents were at the farm of Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder on Tuesday morning, hours ahead of a planned announcement of a $60 million bribe investigation by federal prosecutors.

The Latest: Dutch health institute warns rise in virus cases

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch public health institute says coronavirus infections are on the rise again.

Iran president calls Iraqi premier's visit 'turning point'

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called a visit Tuesday by the new prime minister of Iraq, where the U.S. military has a presence, “a turning point” in the countries' relations and vowed to conti…

2 explosive devices disarmed at a market in Kyiv, mayor says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two explosive devices were disarmed at a Kyiv market on Tuesday following an anonymous tip to the police, the Ukrainian capital's mayor said.

Stocks climb on Wall Street after Europe agrees on virus aid

Energy companies and banks are leading stocks broadly higher on Wall Street in morning trading Tuesday, extending the market's recent run of gains.