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Not Just First Lady of US: In Her Quiet Way, Jill Biden is Reinventing White House Role
A member of the national teachers' union with a doctorate degree in education, Jill Biden continued teaching while her husband served as vice president under Barack Obama.
Two Virginia House Races Headed For Recounts
Two incumbent Democrats who trail Republican challengers in close races in Virginias House of Delegates announced Tuesday that they will seek recounts, leaving control of the House in limbo.
Navy Officer Guilty Of Hiding Ties To Chinese Businessman
A Floridabased U.S. Navy flight officer has been convicted of buying guns for a Chinese businessman who was later convicted of export crimes.
Mississippi Woman Who Won Freedom In 2011 Dies Of COVID-19
A woman who won freedom from prison a decade ago after being convicted with her sister in a 1993 armed robbery in Mississippi, then went on to become an advocate for justice, has died of COVID19.
US Accuses Iran Of Unsafe Helo Maneuver Near US Navy Ship
The Pentagon on Monday accused Iran of unsafe and unprofessional conduct by a naval helicopter that it said flew within about 25 yards of a U.S. Navy ship and circled it three times in the Gulf of Oman.
Texas Hospital Suspends Doctor For False COVID Information
A Houston hospital has temporarily suspended a doctor for spreading false information about COVID19 to her patients and on social media.
In 2 Days, 10 Migrants Die Trying To Reach Spanish Islands
Spanish rescuers say 10 migrants have died while trying to reach the Canary Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.
Summer Trial Set For N. Carolina Ballot Probe Defendant
A North Carolina judge on Monday set a trial date next summer for a political operative accused of ballot fraud dating to 2016, including a 2018 congressional election whose results ultimately got tossed out.
Chinese Hockey Team Loses 1st Trial Game For Olympics In OT
The players hoping to represent China in mens hockey at next years Beijing Olympics lost to a Russian club in overtime Monday in a game used by international officials to assess the Chinese teams competitive strength.
Labor Leader, Council Member Convicted In Corruption Trial
A powerful Philadelphia labor leader and a city council member were found guilty of conspiracy charges Monday in a corruption trial.
Signs Abounded That Deadly Ecuador Prison Attack Was Coming
The signs that an attack was imminent inside the largest prison in Ecuadors coastal city of Guayaquil could not have been clearer.
Bulgaria Faces Political Uncertainty With No Clear Winner In Exit Polls
Struggling with one of Europe's worst COVID19 surges, Bulgaria on Sunday faced tough talks towards forming a government after exit polls showed no clear winner emerged in the country's third parliamentary election this year.
U.S., Poland Discuss Belarus Migrants, Russian Aggression -Blinken
Top U.S. and Polish diplomats condemned the treatment of migrants by the Belarusian government in a telephone call on Saturday, the State Department said, and expressed support for Ukraine against Russian military aggression.
Egypt Announces Clinical Trials Of Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine
Egypts national research body said Sunday that it will start clinical trials for a domestically made coronavirus vaccine.
Rugby-New Zealand Given A Harsh Northern Hemisphere Lesson - Foster
New Zealand coach Ian Foster said his side were taught a harsh lesson in how difficult it can be to play away against the northern hemisphere's best after his side were beaten 2920 by Ireland on Saturday.
German State Health Ministers Call To Extend State Of Emergency As COVID Cases Soar
Three German state health ministers urged parties negotiating to form a new government to prolong states' power to implement stricter pandemic measures such as lockdowns or school closures as the country's sevenday COVID incidence rate hit record highs.
