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Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary
BOSTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his labor secretary, selecting a former union worker who shares Biden's Irish-American background and working-class roots.
The Latest: Pelosi calls for using 25th Amendment on Trump
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More contagious variant of COVID-19 found in Connecticut
The first two known cases of a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Connecticut, the governor said Thursday.
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 the rule of law after what he described as four years of lawlessness under President Donald Trump.
Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians drafted and developed Francisco Lindor, who blossomed into an All-Star shortstop and one of baseball's best all-around players.
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 Friday.
Report: 2 Portland hospitals waste COVID-19 vaccine doses
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Portland hospitals threw out more than three dozen doses of the COVID-19 vaccine altogether and state health officials were initially not aware of the wasted shots, according to a report.
The Latest: Biden places blame for Capitol violence on Trump
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Tom Brady's 11-5 Bucs at Alex Smith's 7-9 Washington in NFC
TAMPA BAY (11-5) at WASHINGTON (7-9)
WHO blames spiked Italy report on error, "overlooked" rule
ROME (AP) — The World Health Organization denied Thursday that Italian officials pressured it to spike a report into Italy’s coronavirus response but said the U.N. agency should have shared the document with Italy's government before publishing it.
The Latest: Transportation Secretary Chao resigns after riot
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Race double standard clear in rioters’ Capitol insurrection
NEW YORK (AP) — Black Lives Matter protests, 2020: Overwhelming force from law enforcement in dozens of cities. Chemical dispersants. Rubber bullets and hand-to-hand combat with largely peaceful crowds and some unruly vandals and looters. More than 14,000 arrests.
Social platforms flex their power, lock down Trump accounts
After years of treating President Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric
Woman shot at Capitol was Air Force veteran who backed Trump
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The woman who was fatally shot when a mob supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol was identified by authorities Thursday as Ashli Babbitt, whose family described her as an Air Force veteran and avid supporter of Trump and his efforts to stay in office.
Indians trade star SS Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians traded four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets on Thursday.
Saints start 4th straight playoff run vs. resurgent Bears
CHICAGO (8-8) at NEW ORLEANS (12-4)
20-year-old pleads guilty to possessing Molotov cocktails
SEATTLE (AP) — An Edmonds, Washington, man has pleaded guilty to possessing Molotov cocktail devices that he used to set fire to Seattle police vehicles during a May protest that turned violent.
Oregon State Police warns against armed takeover of Capitol
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon State Police said it is aware of “rumors” that armed groups are considering taking over the state Capitol and warned that anyone attempting that would be arrested.
US registering highest deaths yet from the coronavirus
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before — nearly 3,900 — on the very day the mob attack on the Capitol laid bare some of the same, deep political divisions that have hampered the battle against the pandemic.
After years of work, Abrams takes victory lap in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Stacey Abrams spent years crisscrossing Georgia, working to convince Democratic leaders, donors and prospective candidates that a vast, untapped well of potential voters could upend Republican domination in the state. There was no national media spotlight or constant praise from national political players to ease the slog.