Cat at Northeast's highest peak dies after 12 years on duty

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. (AP) — A cat who patrolled the highest peak in the northeast U.S. for a dozen years as its weather observatory's mascot has died.

US confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 10 million as daily infections have surged more than 60% over 2 weeks

WASHINGTON (AP) — US confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 10 million as daily infections have surged more than 60% over 2 weeks.

A chronology of the rise and fall of ex-Cardinal McCarrick

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is set to release its report into the

Azerbaijan says it shot down Russian helicopter over Armenia

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Azerbaijan said Monday that it shot down a Russian military helicopter that was flying over Armenia. Two Russian servicemen were killed.

Kamala Harris win inspires women and girls nationwide

DETROIT (AP) — When Ashley Richardson-George’s 5-year-old daughter saw Kamala Harris wearing a white suffragette suit during her prime-time victory speech on Saturday, she ran into her room and came back minutes la…

The Latest: Chamber of Commerce pushes infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

Trump fires Esper as Pentagon chief after election defeat

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday, an unprecedented move by a president struggling to accept election defeat and angry at a Pentagon leader he believes wasn't loy…

The Latest: Housing Secretary Ben Carson positive for virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper, replaces him with Christopher Miller, counterterrorism head

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump fires Defense Secretary Esper, replaces him with Christopher Miller, counterterrorism head.

Biden implores Americans to wear masks amid vaccine progress

WILMINGTON, Delaware (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday implored Americans to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even as he cheered promising news about the development of an effective vaccin…

Nagorno-Karabakh govt: Azerbaijani forces nearing capital

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Azerbaijani forces took control of a strategic city in the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh and were nearing its capital, a spokesman for the region's government confirmed Monday.

Revised settlement recommended over Bucks player's arrest

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee city attorney is recommending a revised offer to settle a lawsuit brought by Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Sterling Brown, who was taken to the ground, shocked with a Taser and arrested duri…

Former WVa judge known for eye-raising statements dies at 79

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice who once jokingly referred to himself as “America’s laziest and dumbest judge” and who attracted as much attention for his behavior outside the …

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HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus; aide says he's in 'good spirits'

WASHINGTON (AP) — HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus; aide says he's in 'good spirits.'