Jan 14 'Not worth my life': Ugandans vote in tense election By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press Ugandans voted Thursday in a presidential election tainted by widespread violence that some fear could escalate as security forces try to stop supporters of leading opposition challenger Bobi Wine from monitoring polling stations. Continue reading
Jan 14 U.S. unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs. Continue reading
Jan 12 Second lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 following Capitol attack By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A second Democratic member of the House who was forced to go into lockdown during last week's siege at the U.S. Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Jan 12 26 missing, at least 13 dead in Indonesia landslides By Associated Press Rescuers are searching for 26 people still missing after two landslides hit a village in Indonesia's West Java province over the weekend, officials said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 10 Oaths questioned as Trump's backers fight against loss By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite?… Continue reading
Jan 10 2nd GOP senator now urges Trump to resign over Capitol riot By Darlene Superville, Alan Fram, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign as support for the drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum in his final days in office after the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent… Continue reading
Jan 10 Anti-abortion faith leaders support use of COVID-19 vaccines By David Crary, Associated Press In a growing consensus, religious leaders at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement in the United States are telling their followers that the leading vaccines available to combat COVID-19 are acceptable to take, given their remote and indirect connection to… Continue reading
Jan 09 No surprise: Trump left many clues he wouldn't go quietly By Calvin Woodward, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press President Donald Trump left plenty of clues he’d try to burn the place down on his way out the door. Continue reading
Jan 06 Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge who in 2016 was snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Georgia Secretary of State's office delivers remarks on Senate runoff elections By Associated Press Officials from the office of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will deliver remarks Jan. 6 as vote counting continues following yesterday's Senate runoff elections. Continue reading