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November 18, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Kenyans fear they're on their own as COVID-19 surges again

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan doctor died of COVID-19 over the weekend after no bed for him in an intensive care unit was available. Other doctors say they cannot afford the treatment they administer to COVID-19 patients, yet many work while dangerously exposed without protection. Some health care workers organize fund drives for colleagues to pay medical bills.

November 18, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Michigan canvassers drop meeting after counties certify vote

DETROIT (AP) — A state Board of Canvassers' meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled after canvassers in southeastern Michigan’s Wayne County unanimously certified election results showing Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump.

November 18, 2020 9:06 a.m.

More Nebraska cities approve mask mandates to limit virus

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — More Nebraska cities are passing mask mandates as the number of virus cases continues to surge across the state, but Gov. Pete Ricketts continues to reject the idea of a statewide mask mandate.

November 18, 2020 9:06 a.m.

Acting Pentagon chief cites risks during troop reductions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coming period of U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq is “fraught with risk,” but the military will not hesitate to strike back if extremists attempt to undermine the transition to a smaller U.S. force in those countries, the newly installed acting secretary of defense said Wednesday.

November 18, 2020 9:06 a.m.

German prosecutors seek life for Yom Kippur attacker

BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors called Wednesday for a court to impose a life sentence on a 28-year-old right-wing extremist who attacked a synagogue in the eastern city of Halle last year, killing two people after he failed to gain entry to the building.

November 18, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Trump pays $3 million for partial Wisconsin vote recount

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump has paid $3 million for a partial recount in Wisconsin but has yet to file a petition indicating which counties it is targeting, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said Wednesday.

November 18, 2020 8:27 a.m.

UK police arrest man over 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

LONDON (AP) — Police arrested a man Wednesday in Northern Ireland in connection with the 1974 bombings of two pubs that killed 21 people and injured more than 200 in Birmingham, England.

November 18, 2020 8:27 a.m.

The Latest: Tiny Belgium leads world in deaths per capita

BRUSSELS — Belgium leads the world with 129 deaths per 100,000 people, according to data by Johns Hopkins University.

November 18, 2020 8:12 a.m.

US stocks near records as vaccine hopes, virus fears collide

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting close to their record highs Wednesday, as

November 18, 2020 8:12 a.m.

Hurricane Iota's destruction coming into focus in Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Piles of wind-tossed lumber used to be homes. Concrete walls have been pounded into painted chunks. Colorful pieces of clothing hang from tree branches.

November 18, 2020 8:12 a.m.

Judge orders US to stop expelling children who cross border

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop expelling immigrant children who cross the southern border alone, halting a policy that has resulted in thousands of rapid deportations of minors during the coronavirus pandemic.

November 18, 2020 8:03 a.m.

Rep. Thomas Suozzi wins reelection bid in tight race

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi, a Democrat, has survived a tough challenge to win a third term representing a district that includes Long Island’s wealthy north shore.

November 18, 2020 8:03 a.m.

US stock indexes drift as vaccine hopes, virus fears collide

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting close to their record highs Wednesday, as

November 18, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Stocks drift as vaccine hopes collide with virus fears

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting close to their record highs Wednesday, as

November 18, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Armenia PM responds to truce unrest with stability road map

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's prime minister presented a 15-point “road map” Wednesday aimed at “ensuring democratic stability” in what appeared to be a bid to resolve a political crisis that unfolded after he signed a truce with Azerbaijan to halt the fighting over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

November 18, 2020 7:30 a.m.

AP investigation: Female palm oil workers face abuse, no pay

Key findings of The Associated Press’

November 18, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announces mayoral run

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is running for mayor of New York City, the Democrat announced Wednesday, joining an already crowded field of candidates for the 2021 election.

November 18, 2020 7:09 a.m.

EU Commission recommends wide use of rapid COVID-19 tests

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm asked member nations Wednesday to generalize the use of rapid antigen tests as winter approaches and Europe struggles to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections.

November 18, 2020 7:09 a.m.

US stocks open higher after more encouraging vaccine news

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher early Wednesday on Wall Street as traders welcome more upbeat news about a coronavirus vaccine candidate. The S&P 500 rose 0.1%. Pfizer climbed 3.3% after reporting that the vaccine it’s developing with BioNTech was even more effective than preliminary data showed. The company is preparing to formally ask U.S. regulators within days to allow emergency use of the vaccine. Boeing rose 4.3% after the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the company’s 737 Max aircraft for flight again. Crude oil prices rose, Treasury yields ticked higher and small-company stocks rose more than the rest of the market.

November 18, 2020 7:09 a.m.

Postal worker sentenced for fraud, embezzlement, theft

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A former postal worker was sentenced Tuesday for wire fraud, embezzlement and identity theft amounting to $276,000 over seven years.