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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…
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.
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 …
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…
The Latest: House will consider Trump impeachment Wednesday
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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…
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 …
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 …
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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…
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 …
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.
The Latest: National Guard deploying 10,000 troops to DC
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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…
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.
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.