Brazilian study says Sinovac coronavirus jab 78% effective

SAO PAULO (AP) — A vaccine candidate made by China’s Sinovac is 78% effective in protecting against the coronavirus, according to results of a study announced Thursday by Brazilian state health officials seeking fe…

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The Latest: Capitol Police chief resigning after mob attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

AP source: Capitol Police chief to resign next week in wake of violent riot at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Capitol Police chief to resign next week in wake of violent riot at Capitol.

Woman fatally shot at Capitol echoed Trump on social media

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Like President Donald Trump, the San Diego woman fatally shot by police as a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol had used Twitter to amplify her views, including false allegations that N…

Activists in Kenosha move carefully after US Capitol chaos

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Chaotic protests haven't returned to Kenosha after a prosecutor declined charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake, and some who backed demonstrations following the August shootin…

EXPLAINER: Breaking down the uncertainty after Capitol siege

What happens in Washington after the seat of American lawmaking is overrun by supporters of a president who insists he won an election he actually lost, members of Congress are forced to flee their chambers and gen…

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Deal reached on project to protect lakes from invasive fish

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan, Illinois and a federal agency have agreed on funding the next phase of an initiative to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes by strengthening defenses on a Chicago-area water…

The Latest: Democratic House chairs want FBI riot briefing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

The Latest: Police union head wants Capitol chief to resign

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Brazil enjoys fun in the sun as COVID-19 deaths top 200,000

SAO PAULO (AP) — The night before New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro, thousands of revelers clad in their bathing suits crowded onto the iconic Ipanema beach to have some seaside drinks. It was one of many open-air p…

Aspiring rapper admits fires at SC governor's rental homes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An aspiring rapper who performed under the name “Dank Frank” won't spend any more time in jail for burning down two rental houses owned by South Carolina's governor.

Head of Capitol Police union calls for chief to resign, says riot showed 'failure of leadership at the very top'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Head of Capitol Police union calls for chief to resign, says riot showed 'failure of leadership at the very top.'