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February 13, 2021 3:03 a.m.

2 brothers from Kansas, Idaho arrested in Capitol riots

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two brothers from Kansas and Idaho were arrested Friday on federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the FBI said.

February 13, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Myanmar coup leader: 'Join hands' with army for democracy

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's coup leader used the country's Union Day holiday on Friday to call on people to work with the military if they want democracy, a request likely to be met with derision by protesters who are pushing for the release from detention of their country's elected leaders.

February 13, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Seattle Fire employee arrested after Councilmember threats

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police on Friday arrested a city fire department employee in connection with threats made to a City Councilmember.

February 13, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden to slowly allow 25,000 people seeking asylum into US

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.

February 12, 2021 5:42 p.m.

Seattle Fire employee arrested after Councilmember threats

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police on Friday arrested a city fire department employee in connection with threats made to a City Councilmember.

School district opposes shelter plan; council balks at funding to acquire motel
February 12, 2021 3:36 p.m.

School district opposes shelter plan; council balks at funding to acquire motel

In a 4-3 decision, the council voted no to a proposed funding package for acquiring El Rancho Motel on S. Pioneer St. to convert it to an enhanced shelter to expand the number of beds available within the community.

February 12, 2021 1:03 p.m.

Biden to slowly allow 25,000 people seeking asylum into US

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.

Bill would allow continuity of operations for county offices amid public crises
February 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Bill would allow continuity of operations for county offices amid public crises

HB 1271 would ensure that county offices can continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and other future public health crises.

February 12, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Myanmar coup leader: 'Join hands' with army for democracy

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's coup leader used the country's Union Day holiday on Friday to call on people to work with the military if they want democracy, a request likely to be met with derision by protesters who are pushing for the release from detention of their country's elected leaders.

February 12, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, taking action after the military this month staged a coup in the Southeast Asian country and arrested de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians.

February 12, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Countries curb diplomatic ties, weigh sanctions on Myanmar

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A growing number of governments are curbing diplomatic ties with Myanmar and increasing economic pressure on its military over the coup last week that erased the fragile democratic progress in the long-oppressed Southeast Asian nation.

February 11, 2021 10:03 p.m.

Myanmar coup leader: 'Join hands' with army for democracy

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's coup leader used the country's Union Day holiday on Friday to call on people to work with the military if they want democracy, a request likely to be met with derision by protesters who are pushing for the release from detention of their country's elected leaders.

February 11, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Myanmar junta cracks down on crowds defying protest ban

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Police cracked down on demonstrators opposing Myanmar’s military coup, firing warning shots and shooting water cannons to disperse crowds that took to the streets again Tuesday in defiance of new protest bans.

February 11, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, taking action after the military this month staged a coup in the Southeast Asian country and arrested de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians.

February 11, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Countries curb diplomatic ties, weigh sanctions on Myanmar

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A growing number of governments are curbing diplomatic ties with Myanmar and increasing economic pressure on its military over the coup last week that erased the fragile democratic progress in the long-oppressed Southeast Asian nation.

February 11, 2021 12:03 a.m.

S Africa seeks new vaccine plan after halting AstraZeneca

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.

February 11, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Trump at Mar-a-Lago? Palm Beach has other issues to consider

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Palm Beach Town Council spent close to seven hours Tuesday considering issues important to the wealthy island community: the availability of the coronavirus vaccine. Revitalizing the downtown’s upscale shopping district. Even the durability of Belgian tile being used on a new walking path and the danger posed by coconuts falling when palm trees get too tall.

February 10, 2021 8:03 p.m.

Countries curb diplomatic ties, weigh sanctions on Myanmar

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A growing number of governments are curbing diplomatic ties with Myanmar and increasing economic pressure on its military over the coup last week that erased the fragile democratic progress in the long-oppressed Southeast Asian nation.

February 10, 2021 11:12 a.m.

Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, taking action after the military this month staged a coup in the Southeast Asian country and arrested de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians.

February 10, 2021 1:09 a.m.

South Africa scraps AstraZeneca vaccine, will give J&J shots

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa will start vaccinating front-line health workers next week with a shot that is still in testing — an unorthodox strategy announced Wednesday after officials scrapped plans to use another vaccine that a small study suggests is only minimally effective against the variant dominant in the country.