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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
The Latest: Man photographed in Pelosi's chair goes to court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
The Latest: Illinois' top doctor receives COVID-19 vaccine
CHICAGO — Illinois’ top doctor has received a COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in suburban Chicago.
CDC expands COVID-19 testing to all air passengers before entering the US
NEW YORK (AP) — CDC expands COVID-19 testing to all air passengers before entering the US.
Cuba condemns new US sanctions, hopes for better with Biden
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba is convinced that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden does not believe the Caribbean island nation sponsors terrorism, a senior Cuban diplomat said Tuesday, a day after the outgoing U.S. administratio…
House races to oust Trump; he blames accusers for US 'anger'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump show…
The Latest: Firefighter photographed in Capitol is charged
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Environmentalists fight move to reduce beetle's protections
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An environmental group said Tuesday that it plans to sue the U.S. government over a decision to reclassify a large scavenging beetle as threatened instead of endangered.
House races to oust Trump as he says Dems the ones to blame
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House pressed swiftly Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump s…
The Latest: House committee leaders voice 'grave concerns'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Illinois man accused of threatening inauguration violence
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man accused of threatening to take the lives of President-elect Joe Biden and other Democrats at the upcoming inauguration in Washington, D.C., has been arrested, prosecutors said …
Moratorium over: N. Carolina towns advance LGBT protections
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first North Carolina municipalities are acting to expand LGBT rights again a month since the expiration of a moratorium on nondiscrimination ordinances agreed to years ago as a compromise t…
The Latest: House GOP won't pressure members on impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Key moments in Flint, Michigan’s lead-tainted water crisis
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the city began taking water from the Flint River without treating it properly, contaminating it with lead.
VIRUS TODAY: Little appetite for lockdowns as deaths soar
Here's what's happening Tuesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
14-year-olds among those killed in police chase car crash
CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — Police have revealed that three people killed in a crash following a high-speed police chase in central Iowa were teenagers — including two 14-year-olds.