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January 27, 2021

German woman charged with plotting attack on Muslims, others

A German woman has been charged with preparing a far-right attack and other crimes on allegations she was in the process of ...

January 27, 2021

Class-action lawsuit claims French police discriminate often

In a first for France, six nongovernmental organizations launched a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against the French ...

January 27, 2021

Today in History for January 27th

Highlights of Today in History: , Soviet troops liberate concentration camps; Paris peace accords are signed; Astonauts die ...

January 27, 2021

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after hospital visit

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy was taken to a hospital Tuesday evening after not feeling well and later sent home after tests, ...

January 27, 2021

Campaign launches for tough immigration bill fight

Immigrant rights activists energized by a new Democratic administration and majorities on Capitol Hill are gearing up for a ...

January 27, 2021

Video: Kyle Rittenhouse with arresting officers

Newly released police video shows an Illinois teen accused of killing two people during unrest in Wisconsin last summer.

January 26, 2021

Capitol Police chief apologizes for failures in Jan. 6 siege

The interim chief of the Capitol Police apologized Tuesday for failing to prepare for what became a violent insurrection ...

January 26, 2021

Senate filibuster fight cools, but battles loom

The Senate is moving ahead with a power-sharing agreement after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell dropped his demands about ...

January 26, 2021

AP Top Stories January 26 P

Here's the latest from The Associated Press for Jan. 26th: Janet Yellen sworn in as Treasury Secretary; New COVID variant ...

January 26, 2021

Rand Paul: Impeaching Trump 'antithesis of unity'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is challenging the legitimacy of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial and forced a ...

January 26, 2021

Storm threatens California fire burn scar area

Some California residents have been ordered to evacuate fire-scarred areas due to the threat of flooding from a storm moving ...

January 26, 2021

Dog rescued from tornado-damaged home in Alabama

Search and rescue efforts continue in Alabama, where a tornado destroyed homes early Tuesday morning. Volunteers helped free ...

January 26, 2021

Major snowfall brings some relief, joy to Midwest

A major winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of the middle of the country, disrupting travel and shuttering ...

January 26, 2021

Nigeria's president replaces service chiefs amid insecurity

Amid worsening insecurity in Nigeria, the president has replaced all of the country's service chiefs. President Muhammadu ...

January 26, 2021

Central African Republic soldiers kill 44 rebels

Central African Republic soldiers killed at least 44 rebels in an offensive against the fighters that have been launching ...

January 26, 2021

Estonia: Government led by nation's first woman PM sworn in

A new two-party coalition government was sworn in Tuesday in Estonia, led by the first woman prime minister since the Baltic ...

January 26, 2021

Video shows severe damage after Alabama tornado

A tornado tore through an Alabama city north of Birmingham Monday night, leaving one person dead and the area with crumpled ...

January 26, 2021

Driver hits at least 6 people in Portland, 1 dead

A motorist fatally struck one person and hit other people along streets and sidewalks in Portland, Oregon, Monday before he ...

January 26, 2021

Tornado causes significant damage in Alabama city

A tornado left significant storm damage in Fultondale, Alabama, north of Birmingham, Monday night, damaging buildings and ...

January 26, 2021

Today in History for January 26th

Highlights of Today in History: President Bill Clinton denies affair;first European settlers in Australia ; General Douglas ...