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January 19, 2021

Earthquake injures 3 in Argentina; tremor also felt in Chile

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck in northwestern Argentina near the border with central Chile, injuring at least three ...

January 19, 2021

Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp

The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration after a fire ...

January 19, 2021

EU lashes Bosnia for failing to properly care for migrants

The European Union’s top migration official on Tuesday criticized Bosnian authorities for failing to properly care for ...

January 19, 2021

More National Guard forces going to Washington, DC

National Guard personnel are pouring into Washington, DC to enhance security for Wednesday's presidential inauguration.

January 19, 2021

The Latest: Top diplomat nominee says he’ll rebuild State

The Latest on Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Joe Biden’s nominees for his administration (all times local): ...

January 19, 2021

Today in History for January 19th

Highlights of Today in History: Robert E. Lee born; Indira Gandhi elected prime minister of India;President Bill Clinton ...

January 19, 2021

Japan urges South Korea to drop wartime compensation demands

Japan's foreign minister accused South Korea on Monday of worsening already strained ties by making “illegal” demands for ...

January 18, 2021

Harris to hold central role in Biden's White House

Kamala Harris will make history when she becomes the nation’s first female vice president — and the first Black woman and the ...

January 18, 2021

Harris: Going into Wednesday 'ready to work'

Vice-President elect Kamala Harris says she is "going into Wednesday knowing that we're getting ready to do the work and ...

January 18, 2021

Court in Central African Republic upholds election results

Central African Republic's constitutional court on Monday upheld President Faustin Archange Touadera’s re-election, raising ...

January 18, 2021

Two UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic

Two U.N. peacekeepers were killed in an attack Monday in the Central African Republic, the United Nations said. U.N.

January 18, 2021

Vatican drops Italian extradition bid in test of fair trial

The Vatican on Monday abruptly abandoned its extradition request for an Italian woman wanted on embezzlement-related charges ...

January 18, 2021

UN chief says 9 African nations, Iran in arrears on UN dues

The U.N. chief says nine African nations and Iran are in arrears on paying their dues to the United Nations’ operating budget ...

January 18, 2021

Harris to hold central role in Biden's White House

Kamala Harris will make history when she becomes the nation's first female vice president — and the first Black woman and the ...

January 18, 2021

AP Top Stories January 18 A

Here's the latest for Monday January 18th: FBI vetting National Guard troops in DC; Security tight at state capitols; Dozens ...

January 18, 2021

FBI vetting National Guard for possible threats

Defense officials overseeing the monumental task of safeguarding the US Capitol during President-elect Joe Biden's ...

January 18, 2021

Trump leaves a destructive presidential legacy

President Donald Trump stands with no equal in U.S. history. Facing an impeachment trial on a charge of insurrection, Trump's ...

January 18, 2021

Today in History for January 18th

Highlights of Today in History: Soviet Union breaks WWII Leningrad siege; Robert F. Scott reaches South Pole; Boston ...

January 18, 2021

Kremlin critic Navalny arrested upon landing in Moscow

Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained at a Moscow airport after returning from Germany on Sunday.