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UPDATED: Former Moses Lake doctor arrested after shootout with U.S. Marshals in Florida
STUART, Fla. — Former Moses Lake surgeon Thomas Earl Steffens, 72, has been arrested in Florida after an altercati…
Ohio Republican governor tweaked by Trump, praised by Biden
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine found himself on the receiving end of criticism by President Donald Trump and praise by President-Elect Joe Biden on Monday, with the result being an early foc…
Court weighs challenge to Colorado discrimination law
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado web designer should not have to create wedding websites for same-sex couples under the state's anti-discrimination law because it would amount to forced speech that violates her religious b…
After Trump march: Arrests, accusations and COVID-19 fines
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a weekend with dozens of arrests and scattered clashes between supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump, both sides took to social media to accuse the other of instigating violence…
Conservative group alleging voter fraud ends its lawsuits
HOUSTON (AP) — A conservative group on Monday moved to dismiss voter fraud lawsuits it had filed in four states days after the group’s leader made baseless allegations questioning the integrity of the election.
Pandemic politics leave DC in gridlock as virus surges
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the nation gripped by a resurgent coronavirus and looking to Washington for help, President Donald Trump and lawmakers in Congress have a message for struggling Americans: Just keep waiting.
France's Macron hosts Trump envoy after congratulating Biden
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron held a closed-door, low-key meeting Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, a delicate tip-toe around the ticklish fact that France has already recogniz…
Ex-Green Beret charged with Russian espionage to enter plea
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A former Army Green Beret charged with espionage activity on behalf of Russia is scheduled to plead guilty to federal charges.
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Squirrelly situation: Critter causes South Carolina outages
A section of South Carolina's capital city was without power Monday after a squirrel scurrying across equipment caused damage that led to a blackout.
Embed-Chart-Hate Crimes, ADVISORY
HATE CRIMES—CHART. This AP digital embed chart shows total annual hate crime incidents reported to the FBI from 2000-2019, including a rise in 2019 to levels not seen for more than a decade. This chart will updated…
Biden outlines plan to ease economic inequity amid pandemic
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to alleviate economic inequality and boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the coronavirus …
The Latest: Biden says his family following holiday guidance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):
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ELECTION 2020-LEGAL CHALLENGES — Table. This AP digital embed lists the status of several election-related legal challenges brought by President Donald Trump’s campaign and Republicans. No case has established irre…
Peru's Congress selects centrist lawmaker to be new leader
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s political crisis appeared on the verge of resolution Monday as Congress cleared the way for an elder statesman and consensus candidate to become the country’s third president in a week.
California governor pulls 'emergency brake,' imposes new restrictions on businesses amid spike in coronavirus cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor pulls 'emergency brake,' imposes new restrictions on businesses amid spike in coronavirus cases.