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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Biden tells civil rights leaders he'll advance racial equity
DETROIT (AP) — In a meeting with leaders of some of the nation’s top civil rights organizations, President-elect Joe Biden reaffirmed Tuesday that his administration will prioritize racial justice and assemble a di…
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US virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
The Latest: Texas reports more than 15,000 daily virus cases
DALLAS — Texas on Tuesday reported more than 15,000 newly confirmed daily cases of the coronavirus amid spikes in cases and hospitalization as winter approaches.
Donors pledge $370 million to UN humanitarian emergency fund
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Over 50 donors pledged $370 million Tuesday to the U.N. fund to finance humanitarian emergencies caused by conflict, climate change, natural disasters, the coronavirus pandemic and gender-base…
UN urges Iran to address nuclear, ballistic missile concerns
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging Iran to address concerns raised about its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and return to “full implementation” of its 2015 nuclear deal with …
Kim's sister slams Seoul over questioning zero-virus claim
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lambasted South Korea's foreign minister for questioning the North’s claim to be coronavirus free, warning Wednesday of potential …
Kansas lawmaker-to-be under order not to contact foe's aide
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A soon-to-be seated Kansas lawmaker has had a temporary anti-stalking order issued against him in court at the request of a former opponent's campaign manager, who said he sent her harassing mes…
Biden's attorney general search is focused on Jones, Garland
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama Sen. Doug Jones and federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland are emerging as the leading contenders to be nominated as President-elect Joe Biden’s attorney general, three people familia…
Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law has died after contracting the coronavirus.
Virginia's McAuliffe to make gubernatorial bid official
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Terry McAuliffe is trying to get his old job back.
AP sources: Biden picks Fudge for housing, Vilsack for USDA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden made two key domestic policy picks Tuesday, selecting Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as his housing and urban development secretary and former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack t…
San Francisco nixes cigarette smoking ban in apartments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An ordinance to ban cigarette smoking in San Francisco apartments failed to get a second vote from supervisors Tuesday, meaning the proposal is dead for now.
The Latest: 2nd member of Trump’s legal team tests positive
WASHINGTON — A second member of President Donald Trump’s legal team, attorney Jenna Ellis, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
India says it may approve vaccine in weeks, outlines plan
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Health Ministry has announced that some COVID-19 vaccines are likely to receive licenses in the next few weeks and outlined an initial plan to immunize 300 million people.
House approves defense bill with veto-proof margin
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republi…