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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…
Forecasters: Theta forms, record 29th named Atlantic storm
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say a record-breaking 29th named storm has formed in the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
Forecasters say Subtropical storm Theta has formed in open Atlantic, record-breaking 29th-named storm of tropical season
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Subtropical storm Theta has formed in open Atlantic, record-breaking 29th-named storm of tropical season.
US sanctions 4 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against an additional four Chinese officials over the crackdown on political rights in Hong Kong.
UN chief urges global fight against pandemic and hatred
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for a global fight on two fronts -- one against the coronavirus pandemic and the other against “the poison” of anti-Semitism and hatred…
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Biden targets virus as his White House transition begins
Congress votes to oust Peru's president amid pandemic crisis
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Monday night to remove President Martín Vizcarra from office, expressing anger over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and citing alleged but unproven…
Brazil health regulator suspends Chinese-made vaccine trials
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's health regulator halted clinical trials of the potential coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac, citing an “adverse, serious event,” according to a statement it posted to its website Monday night.
Flooding in Mexico forces 9,000 to evacuate, leaves 5 dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Floods in Mexico’s Gulf coast state of Tabasco have forced about 9,000 people to evacuate and left nine people dead, officials said Monday.
The Latest: International observers see no fraud in US vote
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Houston police officer shot and killed, suspect sought
HOUSTON (AP) — An intensive police manhunt was on Monday night after a veteran Houston police officer was shot fatally near a motel in north Houston, officials said.
Naval Academy: 1st Black woman named student brigade leader
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The first Black woman to assume the top role leading fellow students at the U.S. Naval Academy will take up that position next semester as brigade commander, the academy said Monday.
Peru lawmakers vote to remove president over alleged graft
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian lawmakers voted Monday night to remove President Martín Vizcarra from office, accusing him of taking bribes years ago and poorly handling the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemi…
Black woman to lead Naval Academy's brigade for first time
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Black woman will lead fellow students at the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time, taking the top student leadership role of brigade commander, the academy announced Monday.
Peru lawmakers vote impeach president over alleged graft
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian lawmakers voted Monday night to impeach President Martín Vizcarra, accusing him of taking bribes years ago and poorly handling the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Barr tells DOJ to probe election fraud claims if they exist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr has authorized federal prosecutors across the U.S. to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities, if they exist, before the 2020 presidential election …