Tuesday, December 30, 2025
27.0°F

All results /

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

AP VoteCast: Competing coalitions define GA Senate races

WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia’s Senate runoff elections were a clash of two closely matched coalitions, with Democrat Raphael Warnock edging out his rival in the one-time Republican stronghold.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: China's Hebei toughens virus rules over outbreak

BEIJING — China’s Hebei province is enforcing stricter control measures following a further rise in coronavirus cases in the province, which is adjacent to the capital Beijing and is due to host events for next year’s Winter Olympics.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Portland man charged in brother's accidental fatal shooting

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 22-year-old Portland man has been charged with manslaughter after authorities say he accidentally shot his brother with a firearm they had been trying to figure out how to operate.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Kentucky Capitol: Yard signs call for governor's impeachment

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Protesters placed signs outside Kentucky's Capitol calling for the governor's impeachment as state lawmakers opened their 2021 session Tuesday. Another sign declared: “Make hanging traitors great again,” months after the governor was hanged in effigy for his COVID-19 restrictions.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Citing complexities, judge delays Islamic State support case

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday granted the lawyer for a man charged with helping the Islamic State group maintain an online presence almost a year to prepare for a complicated trial involving classified information.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Cuomo calls for legalizing recreational marijuana in NY

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for recreational use by adults, his third attempt in as many years to get the drug fully legalized in the state.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

In first, Black men lead two California public safety panels

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first Black lawmakers to lead the California Legislature’s two public safety committees at the same time promised Tuesday to bring “radical change” to improve treatment of Blacks and Latinos by law enforcement.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines

LONDON (AP) — Despite growing vaccine access, January is looking grim around the globe as the coronavirus resurges and reshapes itself from Britain to Japan to California, filling hospitals and threatening livelihoods anew as governments lock down businesses and race to find solutions.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Restaurant hit with order, fine for COVID-19 violations

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — After nearly a month of serving customers indoors despite state rules against it, Stuffy’s II Restaurant of Longview, Washington received official notice Monday of a temporary restraining order and $126,000 fine.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Monday Sports in Brief

NFL

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Mexico's state power company admits it falsified document

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s state-owned electrical power company acknowledged Tuesday it presented a falsified brush fire report to explain a widespread blackout in December.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Fast rollout of virus vaccine trials reveals tribal distrust

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The news came during a hopeful time on the largest Native American reservation.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Ted Danson and Holly Hunter combine for comedy 'Mr. Mayor'

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a government office right there in the very title of Ted Danson’s new series, but the new NBC comedy “Mr. Mayor” is anything but political.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Netanyahu re-election hopes hinge on vaccination campaign

JERUSALEM (AP) — For media-obsessed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the coronavirus vaccine has arrived just in time.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Asian shares mostly lower as virus, China-US tensions weigh

Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as surging virus counts and China-U.S. tensions weighed on sentiment.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 10-16

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 10-16

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Trump insists, falsely, that Pence can decertify results

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday tightened the screws on his most loyal soldier, pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to use powers he does not have to overturn the will of voters in a desperate, futile bid to undo President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the November election.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.

January 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a special joint session to confirm the