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January 18, 2021 5:03 p.m.

Biden's test: Engineering economic boom in a partisan divide

BALTIMORE (AP) — When Joe Biden entered the White House as vice president, the economy was cratering. Job losses were mounting. Stocks were crashing. Millions of Americans were in the early stages of losing their homes to foreclosure as the housing bubble burst.

January 19, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Biden's test: Engineering economic boom in a partisan divide

BALTIMORE (AP) — When Joe Biden entered the White House as vice president, the economy was cratering. Job losses were mounting. Stocks were crashing. Millions of Americans were in the early stages of losing their homes to foreclosure as the housing bubble burst.

January 19, 2021 12:06 a.m.

'Rooting hard for you': Will departure notes end with Trump?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential traditions are usually known for their solemnity and carry the weight of future historical significance. This one began with cartoon turkeys and a reference to lunch.

January 20, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden's test: Engineering economic boom in a partisan divide

BALTIMORE (AP) — When Joe Biden entered the White House as vice president, the economy was cratering. Job losses were mounting. Stocks were crashing. Millions of Americans were in the early stages of losing their homes to foreclosure as the housing bubble burst.

January 7, 2021 12:06 a.m.

In Kashmir, empty grave for teenager killed by Indian forces

BELLOW, India (AP) — On a recent chilly winter day in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmed shoveled the earth, laboriously digging a grave for his teenage son. There was, however, no body to be lowered inside.

January 7, 2021 11:27 a.m.

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.

January 7, 2021 5:34 p.m.

Rams not naming starting QB for playoff showdown in Seattle

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have endured 2 1/2 straight seasons of mostly declining offensive performance. The only significant addition to their offensive roster over that stretch is Cam Akers, their rookie running back who didn't crack the NFL's top 30 in yards.

January 8, 2021 12:03 a.m.

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.

January 8, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Rams not naming starting QB for playoff showdown in Seattle

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have endured 2 1/2 straight seasons of mostly declining offensive performance. The only significant addition to their offensive roster over that stretch is Cam Akers, their rookie running back who didn't crack the NFL's top 30 in yards.

January 8, 2021 11:03 a.m.

Pelosi seeks to curb Trump's nuclear power, plans to impeach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats laid plans Friday for impeaching President Donald Trump, even as he's headed out of the White House, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing an “unhinged” Trump from ordering a nuclear strike in his final hours and days.

January 12, 2021 1:30 p.m.

Stocks notch gains on Wall Street; Treasury yields climb

Wall Street capped a wobbly day of trading Tuesday with modest gains, while Treasury yields extended their recent rally.

January 5, 2021 11:06 p.m.

Georgia tallying final votes in key Senate runoff elections

ATLANTA (AP) — Candidates were locked in tight races early Wednesday as Georgia officials tallied the final votes in two critical Senate elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate and, in turn, the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s legislative agenda.

January 13, 2021 10:03 a.m.

Internet 'blackout' in Uganda on eve of tense election

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities appeared to cut off internet access in the country Wednesday night on the eve of a tense presidential election, while a lawyer for leading opposition candidate Bobi Wine said all contact had been lost with him.

April 11, 2021 10:03 a.m.

Pentagon chief declares 'ironclad' US commitment to Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a

April 12, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Pentagon chief declares 'ironclad' US commitment to Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a

April 13, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Pentagon chief declares 'ironclad' US commitment to Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a

April 14, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Pentagon chief declares 'ironclad' US commitment to Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, reinforcing support at a

March 27, 2021 12:03 p.m.

Myanmar forces kill over 100 in deadliest day since coup

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — As Myanmar’s military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday with a parade Saturday in the country's capital, soldiers and police elsewhere reportedly killed dozens of people as they suppressed protests in the deadliest bloodletting since last month's coup.

March 31, 2021 1:30 p.m.

Asian neighbors pen letter of fear to Ohio's lieutenant gov

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dozens of Asian American residents of the suburb that Ohio’s Republican lieutenant governor calls home penned a letter to him Wednesday, citing their concerns over a tweet he sent referring to the “Wuhan virus” and the fears they have for the safety of their children because of such comments.

March 25, 2021 12:12 a.m.

DC's long-simmering statehood push begins in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C.'s bid for statehood finally got a congressional hearing Monday, but Mayor Muriel Bowser's clashes with Republicans on the panel made clear that the issue is far from settled.