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Deadly, massive winter storm upends life across dozens of states

By Associated Press

At least three people were killed when a tornado tore through a seaside town in North Carolina, and millions of people in Texas remained in the dark early Tuesday amid subfreezing temperatures.

Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for Archie

By Associated Press

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday.

Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion

By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection.

At least 5 killed in massive crash on icy Texas interstate

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

At least five people were killed and dozens injured Thursday in a massive crash involving 75 to 100 vehicles on an icy Texas interstate, police said, as a winter storm dropped freezing rain, sleet and snow on parts of the…

Desperation grows in battered Honduras, fueling migration

By María Verza, Associated Press

In San Pedro Sula, Honduras' economic engine and the departure gate for thousands of Honduran migrants in recent years, families are caught in a cycle of migration.

Biden in call with China’s Xi raises human rights, trade

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Joe Biden had his first call as president with Xi Jinping, pressing the Chinese leader about trade and Beijing's crackdown on democracy activists in Hong Kong as well as other human rights concerns.

U.S. jobless claims fall slightly to 793,000 with layoffs high

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.

Countries curb diplomatic ties, weigh sanctions on Myanmar

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

A growing number of governments are curbing diplomatic ties with Myanmar and increasing economic pressure on its military over the coup last week that erased the fragile democratic progress in the long-oppressed Southeast Asian nation.

Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight

By Isabel Debre, Associated Press

A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world's first interplanetary mission.

Iran starts limited COVID vaccinations with Russian shots

By Associated Press

Iran on Tuesday launched a coronavirus inoculation campaign among healthcare professionals with recently delivered Russian Sputnik V vaccines as the country struggles to stem the worst outbreak of the pandemic in the Middle East with its death toll nearing 59,000.