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Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71

Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71. His family says he died by suicide. In a statement shared on Tuesday, his f…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
The Latest: Jordan receives first shipment of Pfizer vaccine

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan has received its first shipment of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine before its vaccination drive kicks off this week.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the United States and possibly the …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Lebanon plans 11-day, 24-hour curfew, hospital beds fill up

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities tightened a nationwide lockdown Monday, including an 11-day, 24-hour curfew, amid a dramatic surge in coronavirus infections and growing criticism of uncoordinated policies many b…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
The Latest: House will consider Trump impeachment Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Lebanon to impose 24-hour curfew, hospitals run out of beds

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities tightened a nationwide lockdown Monday, including an 11-day, 24-hour curfew, amid a dramatic surge in coronavirus infections and growing criticism of uncoordinated policies many b…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Biden gets 2nd vaccine dose as team readies COVID-19 plan

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, three weeks after getting his first one with television cameras rolling in an attempt to to reassure the …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Mississippi governor signing law for flag without rebel sign

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is set to sign a bill Monday that gives the state a new flag with a magnolia and the phrase, “In God We Trust," just over six months after legislators retired the …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
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Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Iran tells SKorea its seized vessel a matter for the courts

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister told a visiting South Korean delegation Monday that the release of its vessel and crew seized by Iranian forces is a matter for the courts and out of the government's han…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Dems prep 'incitement of insurrection' charge against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to …

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
UN chief Antonio Guterres declares he will seek second term

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres officially declared Monday he is seeking a second five-year term at the helm of the United Nations.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
The Latest: National Guard deploying 10,000 troops to DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
US announces new sanctions over 2020 election interference

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday sanctioned more than a half-dozen associates of a Ukrainian lawmaker blamed by U.S. officials for interfering in the 2020 presidential election by releasing edit…

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
4 Russian soldiers die, over 40 injured in road crash

MOSCOW (AP) — At least four Russian soldiers died and more than 40 others were injured Monday in a traffic crash near Moscow, officials said.

Updated 5 years, 1 month ago
Union still deciding action on officer fired in Hill's death

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The union that represents Columbus police officers hasn't decided yet whether to formally challenge the firing of the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill on Dec. 22.