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Fifth Congressional District candidates discuss their qualifications
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates running for the Fifth Congressional District seat detailed some of their qualif…
Judge says wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' must stay in jail
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. judge ordered the wife of
Security officials cast blame for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Testifying publicly for the first time about the Jan. 6 insurrection, former security officials are poised to cast blame on the Pentagon, the intelligence community and each other for the disastro…
Back in Paris pact, US vows no more sidelining of climate
The United States officially returned to the Paris global climate accord on Friday, and President Joe Biden and other U.S. leaders declared the nation could not afford to sideline the growing climate crisis again.
Texas governor's biggest donors: Energy industry that failed
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As frozen Texas reels under one of the worst electricity outages in U.S. history, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed grid operators and iced-over wind turbines but gone easier on another cu…
The Latest: Serbia welcomes AstraZeneca vaccine shipment
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia has received a first shipment of 150,000 AstraZeneca vaccines, adding to the three other vaccines already in use.
Biden to lay out his foreign policy at G-7, Munich summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is making his first big appearance on the global stage as president on Friday, offering Group of Seven allies and other foreign leaders a glimpse into his plans to dramatically reshape U…
The Latest: Mexico health official tests positive for virus
MEXICO CITY — The official leading Mexico’s response to the pandemic says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missed intelligence was to blame for the outmanned Capitol defenders' failure to anticipate the violent mob that invaded the iconic building and halted certification of the presidential election o…
Biden declares 'America is back' in welcome words to allies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first address before a global audience Friday to declare that "America is back, the transatlantic alliance is back,” after four years of a Trump administration that fl…
Power failure: How a winter storm pushed Texas into crisis
HOUSTON (AP) — Two days before the storm began, Houston’s chief elected official warned her constituents to prepare as they would for a major hurricane. Many took heed: Texans who could stocked up on food and water…
The Latest: Israel to issue badges as proof of vaccination
JERUSALEM -- Israel unveiled a plan on Saturday to allow people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend cultural events, fly abroad and go to health clubs and restaurants.
DA son seeks release of father imprisoned in fatal '81 heist
David Gilbert went to prison a revolutionary, raising his fist and scorning authorities who prosecuted him for an infamous 1981 armored truck robbery in which a guard and two police officers were killed.
HHS pick says pandemic is top job, but agenda is broader
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Clashes erupt in 2nd night of protests over rapper's jailing
MADRID (AP) — Spanish police fired rubber bullets and baton-charged protesters as clashes erupted for a second night in a row Wednesday at demonstrations against the arrest of rap artist Pablo Hasél.