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January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

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January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought vaccine was unsafe

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin pharmacist convinced the world was “crashing down” told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he believed the shots would mutate people’s DNA, according to court documents released Monday.

January 5, 2021 12:12 a.m.

Statehouses could prove to be hothouses for virus infection

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the crisis created by the pandemic, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Moderna says Israel approved its virus vaccine

JERUSALEM — American biotech company Moderna says Israel has approved its COVID-19 vaccine, but the announcement comes as the country faces a rapidly growing outbreak of the disease.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Proud Boys leader arrested, accused of burning church banner

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in the nation’s capital on Monday arrested the leader of the Proud Boys, who is accused of burning a Black Lives Matter banner that was torn down from a historic Black church in downtown Washington last month.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Governor to hospitals: Use the COVID shots or lose them

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As seniors lined up at coronavirus vaccination sites and frustrations mounted over their inability to make appointments for life-saving injections, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned hospitals against stockpiling vaccinations and urged them to work more quickly to administer vaccines to Floridians who are 65 and older.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

New Utah governor calls for unity at inauguration ceremony

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Spencer Cox called for unity amid “hateful rhetoric” in national political discourse after being sworn in Monday as Utah's first new governor in more than a decade.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Central African Republic president Touadera reelected

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a second term in office, according to provisional results announced by the electoral commission Monday.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Ex-police officer charged with falsifying report in arrest

LA MESA, Calif. (AP) — A fired Southern California police officer was charged with lying on a police report about the arrest of a Black man who says that his race played a role in the confrontation.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles resigns after 3 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California announced Monday that he is resigning after three years in the position.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Vermont Legislature to be nearly all remote to start 2021

The Vermont Legislature is getting ready to kick off the 2021 session with almost all of the pomp and circumstance occurring remotely.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Trump rewards ally Devin Nunes with Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Biden, Trump warn of high stakes of Georgia Senate runoffs

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday told Georgia Democrats they had the power to “chart the course” for a generation as President Donald Trump urged Republican voters to "swamp" the polls ahead of runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Asia Today: Thailand confirms 745 new coronavirus cases

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has registered 745 new coronavirus cases, with a new death reported in Bangkok, where a semi-lockdown went into effect.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

First new DACA applications approved in final weeks of 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Over 170 new applicants have become the first individuals in several years to win approval to the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, the U.S. government revealed in a court filing Monday.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s “not good enough,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

CIA's new recruitment website aims to diversify spy agency

WASHINGTON (AP) — WANTED: Spies from all backgrounds and walks of life.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Wrong number draws mistaken calls, ire from Trump supporters

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan resident was briefly amused to be mistaken for a high-ranking legislator by President Donald Trump supporters who demanded nullification of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory in the state.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Ducey to deliver 'state of the state' speech virtually

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will deliver his annual “state of the state” address virtually due to the pandemic, forgoing the traditional speech to a crowd of lawmakers, their guests and state dignitaries on the floor the House of Representatives.

January 5, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Loyal soldier Pence torn between Trump, Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — He has been President Donald Trump's most loyal soldier, dutifully backing the unpredictable leader and largely avoiding his ire.