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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 …
Franklin, Hall vie for a few weeks in Congress from Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — A small number of ballots on Tuesday could decide an extremely short term in Congress as voters in Georgia pick the man who will succeed the civil rights legend John Lewis, if only for a few weeks.
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Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
Judge: Detained immigrants must see a judge within 10 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly detained immigrants must appear before a judge within 10 days, rather than the weeks or months they’ve sometimes had to endure in recent years, a judge said Monday.
Wisconsin certifies Joe Biden as winner following recount
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Joe Biden’s victory in battleground Wisconsin was certified Monday following a partial recount that only added to his 20,600-vote margin over President Donald Trump, who has promised to file a …
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs certification of Joe Biden's win ahead of promised lawsuit from President Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs certification of Joe Biden's win ahead of promised lawsuit from President Donald Trump.
Third Georgia congressman tests positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the third Georgia congressman to contract the virus.
Facing concerns over racism, NYC marathon exec steps down
NEW YORK (AP) — The chief executive officer of the New York Road Runners, the group that organizes the New York City Marathon, is stepping down and new leadership will be sought out amid concerns over racism and ot…
The Latest: Canada to spend billions in pandemic recovery
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is vowing to spend tens of billions more dollars to help the country recover from the pandemic.
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Gale-force winds, rain and snow lash much of northeastern US
BOSTON (AP) — Gale-force winds lashed much of the northeastern U.S. on Monday, prompting tornado watches and flash-flood warnings.
Joe Biden confirmed as winner in Wisconsin ahead of promised lawsuit from President Donald Trump
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Joe Biden confirmed as winner in Wisconsin ahead of promised lawsuit from President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin confirms Joe Biden as winner following recount
MADISON, Wis. (AP) —
13-year sentence for ex-prosecutor in Hawaii corruption case
HONOLULU (AP) — A U.S. judge sentenced a former high-ranking Honolulu prosecutor to 13 years in prison Monday, saying she stole money from her own grandmother and used her husband's position as a police chief to fr…
Iowa board certifies 6-vote Republican win in US House race
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa officials on Monday certified a Republican candidate as the winner by six votes of an open seat in the U.S. House, in what is shaping up to be the closest congressional election in decad…
Political fight brewing over Biden's WH budget chief nominee
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden's