JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
VP Pence defies President Trump, says he can’t reject electoral votes
Defying President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn't have the power to discard electoral votes that will overturn President-elect Biden's win.6 years ago
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Utah man pleads guilty in Yellowstone dig seeking treasure
A Utah man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of hidden treasure.6 years ago
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EXPLAINER: Hong Kong mass arrests chill democracy movement
The sudden arrest of dozens of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong is a clear sign of Beijing’s determination to rein in political opposition in the former British colony.6 years ago
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
WikiLeaks founder Assange denied bail in UK
A British judge has denied bail to WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, who has been jailed in Britain since 2019 as he fights extradition to the United States.6 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Warnock makes history with Senate win as Dems near majority
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.6 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Georgia counting ballots in crucial Senate runoff elections
Georgia officials have started counting ballots as polls begin to close across the state in two critical races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.6 years ago
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’
Top national security agencies are confirming in a rare joint statement that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments.6 years ago
TODD RICHMOND and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press
No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake
Wisconsin prosecutors have declined to file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Black, a Black man, in the back last summer.6 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day
The nation's top infectious disease expert says the U.S. could soon be doing a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start.6 years ago
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England faces lockdown that will last at least six weeks
A new national lockdown in England will last for at least six weeks as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Here we go again: What to expect as Georgia counts votes
This week will find us back in a familiar place — waiting for Georgia to count votes. With control of the U.S. Senate at stake, all eyes are on Georgia's runoff election.6 years ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
EXPLAINER: How Congress will count Electoral College votes
Wednesday’s congressional joint session to count electoral votes is taking on added importance this year.6 years ago
STEPHEN WADE and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press
Tick-Tock: The Tokyo Olympics hit the 200-days-to-go mark
The countdown clock for the postponed Tokyo Olympics has hit 200 days to go.6 years ago
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.6 years ago
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After 50 years, hippies welcome in an Indiana county
The 1971 law was intended to block huge gatherings like the 1969 Woodstock music festival in New York state.6 years ago
ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult 2021
The new Congress convened Sunday and in its first vote reelected the California Democrat to the post. She's lead House Dems since 2003.6 years ago
Associated Press
IRS says executors undervalued Prince’s estate by 50%
Internal Revenue Service calculations showed that executors of the rock star's estate undervalued it by 50%, or about $80 million.6 years ago
PAN PYLAS Associated Press
UK’s Johnson warns of more lockdown measures as virus soars
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that more onerous lockdown restrictions in England are likely as the country reels from a new coronavirus variant that has pushed infection rates to their highest recorded levels. Johnson, though, insisted he has “no doubt” that schools are safe and urged parents to send their […]6 years ago
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The Latest: US virus death toll hits 350,000; surge feared
The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has surpassed 350,000 as experts anticipate another surge in coronavirus cases and deaths6 years ago
LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Pres. Trump
The senators say they'll vote to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results.6 years ago
TIMOTHY D. EASLEY and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press
McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails
Vandals lashed out at the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate over the holiday weekend, blighting their homes with graffiti and in one case a pig's head.6 years ago
Associated Press
Police officer pays for shoplifting suspects’ holiday dinner
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.6 years ago
JON GAMBRELL Associated Press
Iran plans 20% uranium enrichment ‘as soon as possible’
Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility "as soon as possible,"6 years ago
