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Wisconsin Judge Upholds Mask Order For Enclosed Spaces
A Wisconsin judge on Monday upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
Armenia, Azerbaijan Report Attacks Despite Cease-fire Deal
Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday accused each other of attacks over the separatist territory of NagornoKarabakh despite a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia in an effort to end the worst outbreak of hostilities in the region in decades.
Economics Award Caps Week Of Nobel Prizes
The winner of this year's Nobel Prize in economics will be announced Monday, coming as much of the world experiences the worst recession since World War II because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Perdue, Ossoff Set For 1st Georgia Senate Debate
Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia is set to face Democrat Jon Ossoff in the first debate of their U.S. Senate race Monday afternoon.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Shaky Claims On Virus, Dem Misfires
Impatient to return to the campaign trail, President Donald Trump dubiously claimed he's fully recovered and immune from COVID19, hailed a cure that isn't so and declared the coronavirus is disappearing even as cases spiked.
Trump's Task: Resetting Campaign That GOP Fears Is Slipping
President Donald Trump is running out of time to recover from a series of selfinflicted setbacks that have rattled his base of support and triggered alarm among Republicans who fear the White House is on the verge of being lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump Releases Ad Showing Fauci Praising Him Over Virus Response, Scientist Claims His Words Twisted
The 30-second campaign ad cites Trump's personal experience with the virus before including a brief clip in which Fauci appears to praise the president's response to the pandemic.
Case Against Man Linked To Extremist Group Could Be Near End
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys may be close to resolving the criminal case against a Maryland man whom the FBI linked to a violent white supremacist group, a court filing says.
'Misleading, Potentially Harmful': Twitter Flags Trump Tweet for Violating Its Rules on Covid-19 Information
A Twitter spokeswoman told Reuters that the tweet made “misleading health claims” about COVID-19 and that engagements with the post would be “significantly limited,” as is standard in such cases.
Funeral Held For Arkansas Detective Who Was Fatally Shot
An Arkansas police officer who was fatally shot last week was remembered by officials, friends and family for his dedication to his job and community.
Germans Must Reduce Travel, Partying To Fight COVID-19, Says Merkel Aide
Germany should continue capping the number of people allowed at gatherings and clamp down on unnecessary travel as the country battles rising coronavirus infections, an aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday.
'I'm Immune!' Declares Trump as Doctor Refuses to Specify if He Has Tested Negative for Covid-19 Yet
Trump said tests showed he would be able to return to campaigning with no risk to others. His doctor said on Saturday the president was not a transmission risk but did not address whether he tested negative for the virus.
Barrett To Senators: Courts 'Should Not Try' To Make Policy
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett will tell senators that courts should not try to make policy, leaving those decisions to the political branches of government, according to opening remarks for her confirmation hearing obtained Sunday by The Associa...
Ex-members Of Religious Group Mixed On Barrett Nomination
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barretts affiliation with the Christian community People of Praise is drawing scrutiny because of what former members and observers describe as its ultraconservative views on women. Her defenders say scrutinizing her belief...
Fire Erupts, Homes Evacuated In Georgia Train Derailment
A train derailment in metro Atlanta early Sunday sparked a small fire, created runoff concerns and briefly forced some residents from their homes, a fire official said.
Trump, Trudeau Discuss Two Detained Canadians; China Grants Virtual Consular Access
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed on the phone the issue of two Canadian citizens detained in China since late 2018 and to whom China granted rare consular access on Friday and Saturday, the Canadian governme...