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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 …
Vietnamese media report community near Hanoi has been quarantined after 8th virus case is confirmed there
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese media report community near Hanoi has been quarantined after 8th virus case is confirmed there.
China replaces top official in Wuhan amid a slew of new leadership appointments in the epicenter of a viral outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — China replaces top official in Wuhan amid a slew of new leadership appointments in the epicenter of a viral outbreak.
Stormy US-Europe relations as top officials head to Munich
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of President Donald Trump’s top foreign policy priorities stand at pivotal moments as two high-level national security officials head to an annual security forum in Germany. Strains in the tr…
Senate moves toward vote restraining Trump on Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan measure limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran is moving toward approval in the Senate.
2020ers look to Super Tuesday even as 2 other states loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nevada votes next and then South Carolina. But top Democrats vying for their party's presidential nomination are already looking ahead to the biggest prize on the primary calendar: Super Tuesday, …
Warren Buffett's son helps Colombia kick cocaine curse
TIBU, Colombia (AP) — With Colombian military snipers in position, Howard Buffet descends from a helicopter and trudges through the wet grass in steel-toe boots chewed through by his dog’s teeth.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST
With impeachment over, critics see Trump 'retribution tour'
A Trump Fed choice faces Senate scrutiny over policy views
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Donald Trump's nominees for the Federal Reserve will likely face skeptical questioning from a Senate committee Thursday over her unconventional economic views.
China picks ex-Shanghai mayor to lead in virus epicenter
BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday replaced its top officials in central Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan, the epicenter of a viral outbreak that has infected more than 45,000 people worldwide.
China names Shanghai ex-mayor top party official in Hubei, where local leaders have been criticized over viral outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — China names Shanghai ex-mayor top party official in Hubei, where local leaders have been criticized over viral outbreak.
The Latest: Hong Kong extends school closure till mid-March
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on a new virus that originated in China (all times local):
The Latest: Organizers say virus won't stop Tokyo Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on a new virus that originated in China (all times local):
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
With impeachment over, critics see Trump 'retribution tour'
The Latest: North Korea extends virus quarantine to 30 days
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on a new virus that originated in China (all times local):
Steyer ready to 'shock the world' in Nevada's wide-open race
RENO, Nev. (AP) — California billionaire Tom Steyer said Wednesday he's poised to “shock the world” next week with a good showing in the Nevada caucuses, which he says is necessary for him to eventually win a “wide…