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US COVID death toll hits 800,000, a year into vaccine drive

US COVID death toll hits 800,000, a year into vaccine drive

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 800,000 on Tuesday, a once-unimaginable figure seen as doubly tragic, given that more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available practically for the asking last spring.
French military leaves Timbuktu, Mali, after nearly 9 years

French military leaves Timbuktu, Mali, after nearly 9 years

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — French forces left the city of Timbuktu late Tuesday, the latest sign that the former colonial power is drawing down its presence in northern Mali nearly nine years after driving Islamic extremists from power there in a military i
Official: License for Noem's daughter got unusual treatment

Official: License for Noem's daughter got unusual treatment

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov.
Powerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain

Powerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful storm slid south through California on Tuesday, drenching the drought-stricken state with desperately needed rain but also triggering rescue efforts on a swollen river and mandatory evacuations due to the threat of mudsl
The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred

The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that the restrictions faced by his inspectors in Iran threaten to give the world only a “very blurred image” of Tehran's program as it enriches uran
Official: Gasoline truck explodes in Haiti; dozens killed

Official: Gasoline truck explodes in Haiti; dozens killed

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A truck carrying gasoline exploded in northern Haiti and more than 40 people were killed, an official said Tuesday The blast occurred in the city of Cap-Haitien, former Prime Minister Claude Joseph said.
7.3 undersea quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warning

7.3 undersea quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warning

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A magnitude 7.3 undersea earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Tuesday, and the country's meteorological agency warned that tsunami waves are possible. According to the U.S.
Oregon lawmakers pass rental assistance in special session

Oregon lawmakers pass rental assistance in special session

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers on Monday passed additional safety nets to keep housed thousands of people currently struggling to pay rent or facing eviction during the pandemic and also approved money to combat illegal marijuana grows.
Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows

Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan.
Chauvin expected to plead guilty in Floyd civil rights case

Chauvin expected to plead guilty in Floyd civil rights case

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd 's civil rights, a move that would remove him from a federal trial but could significantly increase the amount