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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…
The Latest: Graham says Trump's 'actions were the problem'
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The Latest: US registers most deaths from coronavirus
The U.S. registered its highest deaths yet from the coronavirus on the day a mob attacked the Capitol.
California sees two-day record of coronavirus deaths
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California health authorities reported Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads
Siege of US Capitol by pro-Trump mob forces hard questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day later, the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters forced painful new questions across government — about his fitness to remain in office for two more week…
Biden blames Trump for violence at Capitol that's shaken US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has denounced the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorists” and he blamed President Donald Trump for the violence that has shaken the nation's capital…
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California has record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads.
Biden picks Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas.
Discussions swirl on Trump's removal after chaos at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in both parties and members of President Donald Trump’s own administration were engaged in discussions on removing Trump from power following the insurrection in the Capitol by his suppo…
The Latest: Pelosi calls for using 25th Amendment on Trump
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Biden introduces Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden introduced Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general on Thursday, turning to an experienced judge to help de-politicize the Justice Department and restore th…
Australia swelters through 4th-hottest year in 2020
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record despite the usually cooling impact in recent months of the La Nina climate pattern, the nation’s weather bureau said on F…
The Latest: Biden places blame for Capitol violence on Trump
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Capitol Siege, ADVISORY
There is a heavy police presence at the Capitol a day after a violent mob stormed the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting to confirm Joe Biden’s presidential win and the political fallout continues, with Facebook ban…
France speeds up jabs for elderly, spaces doses by 6 weeks
PARIS (AP) — Facing criticism over a slow roll-out of virus vaccines — with barely 500 people vaccinated in the first week — France’s government pledged Thursday to speed up jabs for the elderly.