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U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for 1st time

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. topped 4,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier, as governors tried to ramp up the pace of vaccinations and open the line to elderly people and others.

London mayor seeks help as UK sees record new virus deaths

LONDON (AP) — London's mayor declared the capital's COVID-19 situation to be critical Friday, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country recorded its highest daily death toll in the pandemic.

The Latest: Trump tweets that he won't attend inauguration

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The Latest: Georgia State postpones games against Troy

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Vaccine rollout hits snag as health workers balk at shots

The desperately awaited vaccination drive against the coronavirus in the U.S. is running into resistance from an unlikely quarter: Surprising numbers of health care workers who have seen firsthand the death and misery inflicted by COVID-19 are refusing shots.

Wall Street drifts near records following weak jobs report

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting near their record highs on Friday, following a sober reminder of how many jobs the pandemic is destroying, as Wall Street balances expectations for the economy’s potentially brighter future against its current pain.

The Latest: Pompeo: US is not a 'banana republic'

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Swedish leader defends trip that defied his own virus advice

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven on Friday defended his visit to a mall to buy a Christmas present for his wife — in breach of his own repeated appeals for the public to shun shopping centers to avoid spreading COVID-19.

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The Latest: Adam Schiff says Trump 'danger to the Republic'

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Mayor warns London situation critical as virus spreads fast

LONDON (AP) — London's mayor declared the capital's COVID-19 situation to be critical Friday, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country authorized a third vaccine for emergency use.

EPL to punish virus rule breaches; 10 Villa players positive

The English Premier League warned clubs on Friday that disciplinary action will be taken over breaches of coronavirus rules amid a sharp rise in cases, including 10 Aston Villa players being forced into isolation after testing positive.

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

9 killed in attack on wake in Mexico's Guanajuato state

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nine people were killed and one wounded when gunmen opened fire at a wake the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, officials said.

2 accused of fraudulently obtaining $2.2M in COVID-19 loans

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two men are accused of converting for personal use more than $2.2 million in loans meant to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fetterman taking steps toward running for US Senate in 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, is taking definitive steps toward running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2022, likely bringing his outsized personality and frame back to a busy campaign trail.

Hawaii launches phone app to detect coronavirus exposure

HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Department of Health has launched a phone app that can alert users to potential exposure to the coronavirus from people nearby.

House Democrats discussing swift action to impeach Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are discussing whether to act quickly to impeach President Donald Trump as soon as next week if his Cabinet doesn’t first try to remove him after he encouraged loyalists who ransacked the Capitol in a siege that has left five people dead.

The Latest: US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus

NEW YORK — The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.