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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 …
California death row inmate dies; prisoner killed in attack
SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — A death row inmate died Saturday at a hospital, while the previous day another prisoner was killed after two inmates attacked him, California officials said.
Cost of China's anti-virus fight rises with workers idle
BEIJING (AP) — Real estate agent Du Xuekun’s sales usually jump after the Lunar New Year holiday. But this year, Du has been at home for a month with no income after vast swathes of China’s economy were shut down i…
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China reports fall in new virus cases for 3rd straight day
Biden on Sanders' aggressive supporters: 'I'd disown them'
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As early voting surged in Nevada's nominating contest, former Vice President Joe Biden lashed out at Democratic rival Bernie Sanders on Saturday for not doing enough to control his most aggressive …
The Latest: Some who back Sanders more confident this time
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):
Oilman, former Texas governor candidate Williams dies at 88
DALLAS (AP) — Clayton Williams, a colorful Texas oilman and philanthropist whose 1990 run for governor was derailed after joking about rape and acknowledging he went a year without paying income taxes, has died. He…
China reports fall in new virus cases for 3rd straight day
BEIJING (AP) — China reported Sunday a drop in new virus cases for the third straight day, as it became apparent that the country's leadership was aware of the potential gravity of the situation well before the ala…
New virus has infected more than 69,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 69,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that caus…
Another Mississippi inmate dies; no foul play suspected
An inmate in Mississippi died Saturday, making him at least the 17th inmate in the state's
Trump expected to raise $10 million during Florida stop
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed reelection business with pleasure during a weekend stop at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, attending a fundraiser on Saturday evening expected to raise $10 mil…
For third day, mainland China reports fall in new virus cases to 2,009; total deaths rise by 142 to 1,665
BEIJING (AP) — For third day, mainland China reports fall in new virus cases to 2,009; total deaths rise by 142 to 1,665.
The Latest: Nevada voters consider electability of Democrats
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):
Invasive bug found feeding on avocado plants in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — An invasive bug was discovered feeding on avocado leaves across the state of Hawaii and was most recently found on Maui plants in retail outlets, entomologists said.
Woman accused of damaging Jehovah’s Witnesses worship place
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (AP) — Police have arrested a woman suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail into a place of worship for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Maryland, according to court records.
Families returning to housing complex after health concerns
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Families are returning to a North Carolina public housing community more than a month after officials