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Beck Testifies Cash From Georgia Insurer Was For Real Work
Georgia's suspended insurance commissioner testified at his federal fraud trial Tuesday, saying he oversaw valuable work for his former employer and that hundreds of thousands of dollars that flowed to an entity he controlled was not part of a scam.
80% Of New Covid-19 Cases In Spain Among Non-vaccinated People, Health Minister Says
The number of new COVID-19 cases per day in Spain has been steadily rising since late June, with the 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants rising to 622.4 on Tuesday.
EXPLAINER: $26B Opioid Settlement Big Step, But Not The End
A $26 billion settlement between the three biggest U.S. drug distribution companies and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and thousands of states and municipalities that sued over the toll of the opioid crisis is certainly significant but it is far from tying...
U.S. Military Carries Out First Air Strike In Somalia Under Biden
The United States on Tuesday carried out an air strike against al Shabaab militants in Somalia, the first strike in the country since President Joe Biden came into office.
Case Dropped Against Dead Woman In Indiana Hit-and-run Case
Prosecutors dropped their case against an Indiana woman who was charged in a hitandrun crash during a southern Indiana protest last summer after learning she died in Colorado earlier this year.
Britain Hits Most Daily Virus Deaths in 4 Months
The numbers on Tuesday have traditionally been higher because of a weekend reporting lag..
Rocket Attack on Afghan Capital as President Performs Eid Prayers
The jihadist Islamic State group (IS) claimed responsibility for that attack, with no reports of casualties.
Peru Election Authority Says Set To Name Socialist Castillo As President
Peru's electoral authority said it would name socialist Pedro Castillo as the country's next president on Monday, calling him "president elect" in a statement sent to reporters announcing the ceremony would take place at 7 p.m. (2400 GMT).
Healthcare Workers In England May Be Able To Skip Self-isolation Orders
Frontline health and social care workers in England may be able to carry on working even if they are exposed to someone with COVID19, the government said on Monday as minister seek to ease pressure on the health service caused by rising infections.
US Hits Iran For Delay In Nuclear And Prisoner Swap Talks
The Biden administration lashed out at Iran on Saturday for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of indirect nuclear talks.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump Makes False Claims About Arizona Audit
Former President Donald Trump issued three statements in two days falsely claiming that voting fraud and irregularities cost him Arizona's electoral votes.
UK Health Secy Sajid Javid Tests Covid Positive, Says Symptoms Mild as He is Fully Vaccinated
Javid got the positive test from a lateral flow test that he took after feeling 'a bit groggy' on Friday night.
Man Who Killed Wisconsin Mother, Her 2 Daughters Gets Life
A man who pleaded guilty to killing a Wisconsin mother and her two young daughters was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to online court records.
Derek Chauvin Trial Cost Hennepin County Nearly $4M
The weekslong trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin cost Minnesotas Hennepin County about $3.7 million for employee salaries, courthouse security, victims' services for George Floyd's family and other expenses, according to county docum...
Doping-WADA Ask German Broadcaster To Share Doping Sabotage Evidence
The World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) said on Friday it would ask German broadcaster ARD to share any evidence detailed in a documentary looking into possible doping sabotage where banned substances were passed through the skin of athletes.
Gladiator Costume-clad Rioter Arrested; Filmed Melee For Mom
An Arizona man who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 while wearing a Roman gladiator costume and narrated the melee in videos for his mother has been arrested, authorities said.
