The Latest: Azar condemns Capitol riot in resignation letter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s impeachment and the fallout from the Jan. 6 attack of the Capitol by pro-Trump…
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Biden says he’ll use Defense Production Act to ‘maximize manufacture’ of coronavirus vaccine, fulfilling campaign pledge
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Biden says he’ll use Defense Production Act to ‘maximize manufacture’ of coronavirus vaccine, fulfilling…
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Pence, in call to Harris, offers congratulations
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence has called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations and assistance with her…
Continue ReadingAP sources: Vice President Mike Pence calls Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to congratulate her, offer assistance
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Vice President Mike Pence calls Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to congratulate her, offer…
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Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden’s…
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US blacklists Xiaomi, CNOOC, Skyrizon, raising heat on China
HONG KONG (AP) – The U.S. government has blacklisted Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. and China’s third-largest national oil company for alleged…
Continue ReadingAP source: Trump to leave Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, before Biden’s inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Trump to leave Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, before Biden’s…
Continue ReadingFederal prosecutors allege some involved in riot at Capitol had intended ‘to capture and assassinate elected officials’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors allege some involved in riot at Capitol had intended ‘to capture and assassinate elected…
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Pfizer temporarily reduces European deliveries of vaccine
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer has confirmed it will temporarily reduce deliveries to Europe of its COVID-19 vaccine…
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Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department’s internal watchdog says it will investigate how the department and its agencies prepared for and responded…
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