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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
The long road to US charges against Islamic State 'Beatles'
WASHINGTON (AP) — As two Islamic State militants faced a judge in Virginia, Diane Foley listened from home through a muffled phone connection. She strained to make out the voices of the men prosecutors say kidnappe…
A long road to US charges against Islamic State 'Beatles'
WASHINGTON (AP) — As two Islamic State militants faced a judge in Virginia last month, Diane Foley listened from home through a muffled phone connection and strained to make out the voices of the men prosecutors sa…
Cardinal's prison dairy explores suffering, solitary lockup
ROME (AP) — Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and then acquitted of sexual abuse in his native Australia, reflects on the nature of suffering, Pope Francis’ papacy and the humiliations of solitary confinement…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead
AP Interview: HK lawmaker says democracy fight needs rethink
HONG KONG (AP) — When Wu Chi-wai, chairman of Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party, decided to serve an extended term in the city’s legislature, he did not expect to resign two months later.
Sri Lankan prison riot leaves 6 inmates dead, 35 injured
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Six inmates were killed and 35 others were injured when guards opened fire to control a riot at a prison on the outskirts of Sri Lanka's capital, officials said Monday. Two guards were cri…
AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead
Biden fractures foot while playing with dog, to wear a boot
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with one of his dogs, an injury discovered in a scan Sunday and that will likely require him to wear a boot for several weeks…
Center-right mayor beats socialist in Brazil's biggest city
SAO PAULO (AP) — The mayor of the largest city in the Americas easily fended off a reelection challenge from the socialist leader of a squatters movement as 57 Brazilian cities held runoff elections Sunday.
AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST
Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead
Doctor says Biden sprained a foot while playing with his dog
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden sprained a foot while playing with one of his dogs, but doctors found “no obvious fracture” while examining him Sunday, according to his doctor.
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Source: Pa. lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of t…
Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will have an all-female senior communications team at his White House, reflecting his stated desire to build out a diverse White House team as well as what’s expect…
Center-right mayor leads socialist in Brazil's biggest city
SAO PAULO (AP) — The mayor of the largest city in the Americas appeared headed to successfully fending off a reelection challenge from the socialist leader of a squatters movement as 57 Brazilian cities held runoff…