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As Arizona becomes world hot spot, focus put on governor

As Arizona becomes world hot spot, focus put on governor

PHOENIX — As Arizona experienced periodic spikes in COVID-19 cases since last spring, Gov. Doug Ducey frequently resisted calls to take strong measures.
Capitol police chief defends response to 'criminal' rioters

Capitol police chief defends response to 'criminal' rioters

WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Capitol Police defended his department's response to the storming of the Capitol, saying Thursday that officers “acted valiantly when faced with thousands of individuals involved in violent riotous actions.
South Africa buys 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

South Africa buys 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa says it will import 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to inoculate the country's health workers. This is South Africa’s first announcement of the purchase of a COVID-19 vaccine as its cases soar.
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

WASHINGTON — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S.
Wong questioned, US lawyer released in Hong Kong crackdown

Wong questioned, US lawyer released in Hong Kong crackdown

HONG KONG — Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested on a new charge under the national security law on Thursday while an American rights lawyer who was detained in a sweeping crackdown was granted bail.
Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol

Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol

NEW YORK — The storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump played out on television in searing fashion Wednesday, with stunning pictures of guns drawn in the House of Representatives and hand-to-hand combat with police.
US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month

US services sector grows for seventh consecutive month

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for the seventh consecutive month in December even as coronavirus cases surged through the holidays.
US trade deficit jumps to $68.1 billion in November

US trade deficit jumps to $68.1 billion in November

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit jumped to $68.1 billion in November, the highest monthly deficit in 14 years, as a surge in imports overwhelmed a smaller increase in exports.
Insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

Insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was both stunning and predictable, the result of a Republican Party that has repeatedly enabled President Donald Trump's destructive behaviour .
US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000

US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.