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January 7, 2021 3:30 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST

Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

January 7, 2021 3:08 a.m.

Iraq court issues arrest warrant against Trump for murder

BAGHDAD (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year, Iraq's judiciary said.

January 7, 2021 3:03 a.m.

Biden to introduce Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will introduce Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general on Thursday along with three others he has selected for senior Justice Department positions to “restore the independence” of the agency and faith in the rule of law.

January 7, 2021 3:03 a.m.

World reaction to the storming of the US Capitol

Reaction from around the world to the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump:

January 7, 2021 2:30 a.m.

The Latest: Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo area

TOKYO — Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three nearby areas as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.

January 7, 2021 2:30 a.m.

AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence at U.S. Capitol shock world

A mob invading the U.S. Capitol. Police officers with guns drawn inside the House of Representatives. Lawmakers hiding from intruders seeking to overturn a national election.

January 7, 2021 2:06 a.m.

Hong Kongers call US violence a setback for democracy

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong residents from across the political spectrum condemned mob violence at the U.S. Capitol, 18 months after protesters stormed their own legislature to demand greater democracy, not the overthrow of election results.

January 7, 2021 2:06 a.m.

Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning attempt to overturn the election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the White House.

January 7, 2021 2:06 a.m.

World shares up on stimulus hopes as Congress OKs Biden win

Global shares rose Thursday after Congress certified Democrat Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory following unprecedented chaos when supporters of President Donald Trump ran rampant through the U.S. Capitol.

January 7, 2021 1:30 a.m.

Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike

TOKYO (AP) — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.

January 7, 2021 1:30 a.m.

From 'beautiful' to 'disgraceful': World reacts to US mob

TOKYO (AP) — Amid the global outrage at the storming of the U.S. Capitol building by angry supporters of President Donald Trump was a persistent strain of glee from those who have long resented the perceived American tendency to chastise other countries for less-than-perfect adherence to democratic ideals.

January 7, 2021 1:30 a.m.

Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat

January 7, 2021 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: Trump promises 'orderly transition' on Jan. 20

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the

January 7, 2021 1:03 a.m.

Pence defies Trump, affirms Biden's win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence defied President Donald Trump early Thursday morning as he affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s November victory, putting an end to Trump’s futile efforts to subvert American democracy and overturn the results of the election.

January 7, 2021 12:36 a.m.

AP News Digest 3:25 a.m.

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January 7, 2021 12:27 a.m.

The Latest: House shuts down GOP objections to PA vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the

January 7, 2021 12:07 a.m.

Police arrest 4 in Portland in protest over police shooting

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police arrested four people after a group of about 100 gathered at a police precinct in Portland, Oregon, set dumpsters on fire, threw water bottles and blocked streets in what they said was a protest over a police shooting in Wisconsin

January 7, 2021 12:07 a.m.

US: Hack of federal agencies 'likely Russian in origin'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security agencies confirmed Tuesday that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that China might be to blame.

January 7, 2021 12:07 a.m.

Police declare unlawful assembly at Salem Trump protest

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State Police in Oregon declared an unlawful assembly and at least one person was arrested at the state Capitol Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump gathered.

January 7, 2021 12:07 a.m.

Man who threatened to blow up Democrat office faces prison

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who claimed he brought a bomb to the office of the Spokane County Democrats in December could face up to five years in federal prison.