Nation/World
Want to follow the latest in world news? Keep reading below for today's national and world news headlines!
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after …
US envoy says it will be hard to re-enter Iran nuclear deal
JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. envoy for Iran says the Trump administration will maintain its pressure campaign until the inauguration and anticipates it will be difficult for a future President Joe Biden to bring the U…
The Latest: Pakistan imposes mini-lockdowns in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities have imposed a mini-lockdown in some areas of the capital, Islamabad, sealing off hot spots to contain the rising coronavirus.
Polish cardinal chastised by Vatican unconscious in hospital
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A prominent Polish cardinal who was recently sanctioned by the Vatican over sexual abuse allegations has been hospitalized since last week and remains unconscious, Polish media reported Tuesda…
Florida cities mop up after deluge from Tropical Storm Eta
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Eta was squatting off western Cuba on Tuesday after drifting away from South Florida, where it unleashed a deluge that flooded entire neighborhoods and covered the floors…
Erekat, longtime spokesman for the Palestinians, dies at 65
JERUSALEM (AP) — Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator and prominent international spokesman for the Palestinians for more than three decades, died on Tuesday, weeks after being infected by the coronavirus. He wa…
Iran to impose business curfew in capital as virus surges
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran was to impose a nightly curfew on businesses in its capital on Tuesday, the first such restriction as the country battles a major surge in coronavirus infections.
Party statement: Saeb Erekat, longtime spokesman and negotiator for the Palestinians, dies at 65
JERUSALEM (AP) — Party statement: Saeb Erekat, longtime spokesman and negotiator for the Palestinians, dies at 65.
China denounces US sanctions over Hong Kong crackdown
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday denounced new U.S. sanctions against four Chinese officials over a crackdown on political rights in Hong Kong, saying such moves “grossly interfere in China’s internal affairs.”
Global stocks rise for 2nd day on coronavirus vaccine hopes
BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks and U.S. futures rose for second day Tuesday on hopes for progress toward a possible coronavirus vaccine that might allow the world to revive manufacturing, shopping and normal life.
CA-22-AppDrivrsNotEmplys-All,100
California: App-Drivers Not Employees (Provide other benefits)
AP News Digest 3:55 a.m.
Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at
Jordan holds parliamentary elections amid virus surge
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordanians began voting on Tuesday to elect a new parliament in the country that has long been a close Western ally in a volatile region and is now struggling to contain a coronavirus outbreak.
US-House-Winners, 10 takes,400
US-Pres-State-by-State,100
States PR Biden-P Trump-P Biden-E Trump-E