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.'

German security officials defend inaction at virus protest

BERLIN (AP) — German security officials on Monday defended the decision to let 20,000 people march through the eastern city of Leipzig in a protest against coronavirus restrictions, despite participants flouting th…

The Latest: Biden pleads 'wear a mask' to fight virus threat

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Trudeau looks to Biden for help in dispute with China

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he spoke with President-elect Joe Biden about China's imprisonment of two Canadians in retaliation for the arrest of a top Huawei executive and he e…

Russian military helicopter shot down in Armenia, 2 killed

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Russia said Monday that one of its military helicopters was shot down in Armenia, near the border with Azerbaijan, killing two servicemen.

Evo Morales returns to Bolivia, ending year in exile

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Former President Evo Morales returned to Bolivia on Monday following an election that returned his socialist party to power a year after he fled the nation amid a wave of protests.

President-elect Biden says nation 'still facing a very dark winter' from COVID-19, despite positive news on vaccines

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Biden says nation 'still facing a very dark winter' from COVID-19, despite positive news on vaccines.

The Latest: Mike Pence heading to Florida vacation island

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Biden cheers vaccine progress but says masks remain a must

WILMINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday cheered news about the promising development of a coronavirus vaccine but cautioned Americans need to be aggressive about mask wearing and social distancing as …