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Newhouse to retire from Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth District Representative Dan Newhouse has announced he will not seek reelection to the US …
The Latest: House rejects objection to Biden's Arizona win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
DC Police: 4 people died as Trump supporters occupied Capitol; 1 woman shot by police, 3 in medical emergencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — DC Police: 4 people died as Trump supporters occupied Capitol; 1 woman shot by police, 3 in medical emergencies.
Hospitals say California officials too slow in virus crisis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California reported its second-highest number of daily coronavirus deaths Wednesday with 459 lives lost, bringing the death toll to 2,504 in the last week as more than a quarter-million new weekl…
World leaders appalled by US rioting, urge peaceful transfer
TOKYO (AP) — Teargas and bullets in the U.S. Capitol building. Outrage and condemnation from leaders across the world.
Senate resoundingly rejects challenge to Biden's election win in Arizona; result in state will stand
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate resoundingly rejects challenge to Biden's election win in Arizona; result in state will stand.
The Latest: Senate rejects challenge to Biden Arizona win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Mexico's top diplomat discusses migration with US official
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s top diplomat said Wednesday he discussed immigration policy with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national security adviser, Jake Sullivan.
Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite
Niger's leader: Fragility of nations must be top priority
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Days after attacks on two villages killed more than 100 civilians in his African nation, Niger’s president said Wednesday that tackling the growing fragility of nations must be a top priority …
Asia Today: Virus restrictions heightened in China province
BEIJING (AP) — Lockdown measures were being imposed in a northern Chinese province where coronavirus cases more than doubled in the region near Beijing that's due to host some events in next year's Winter Olympics.
The Latest: McCarthy likens Capitol riot to summer protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Kim vows to bolster North Korea's military at party meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen the country's military defenses in a speech at a major ruling party meeting that provides insights into his priorities amid growing econo…
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Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
The Latest: Pelosi: Biden certification an example for world
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Amid violence, Trump says, 'Remember this day forever!'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared to excuse the violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters Wednesday, hours after they stormed the symbol of American democracy in an effort to disrupt …