Fight for Senate control awaits in Georgia after Biden’s win

Fight for Senate control awaits in Georgia after Biden’s win

by Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
While Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House, control of the U.S. Senate likely won’t be decided until January. That post-election cliff-hanger will determine the balance of power in Washington.
As Kamala Harris breaks barriers, India celebrates

Harris breaks barriers, India rejoices

by Joanna Slater, The Washington Post
Harris' groundbreaking win - she will become the first woman, the first African American and the first Indian-American to become vice president - sparked jubilation in her mother's native country.
As Kamala Harris breaks barriers, India celebrates

Harris breaks barriers, India rejoices

by Joanna Slater, The Washington Post
Harris' groundbreaking win - she will become the first woman, the first African American and the first Indian-American to become vice president - sparked jubilation in her mother's native country.
Medicare’s ‘Part B’ outpatient premium to rise by $3.90

Medicare’s ‘Part B’ outpatient premium to rise by $3.90

by Associated Press
Medicare says its ‘Part B’ monthly premium for outpatient care will go up by $3.90 next year to $148.50. For most retirees, this will equal nearly 20% of the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare’s ‘Part B’ outpatient premium to rise by $3.90

Medicare’s ‘Part B’ outpatient premium to rise by $3.90

by Associated Press
Medicare says its ‘Part B’ monthly premium for outpatient care will go up by $3.90 next year to $148.50. For most retirees, this will equal nearly 20% of the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.
World hopes for an end to American isolationism as Biden claims victory

World hopes for an end to American isolationism as Biden claims victory

by Shibani Mahtani and Miriam Berger, The Washington Post
The focus among America’s friends and rivals around the world has turned to predicting what a Biden administration will mean for their engagement with the United States.
World hopes for an end to American isolationism as Biden claims victory

World hopes for an end to American isolationism as Biden claims victory

by Shibani Mahtani and Miriam Berger, The Washington Post
The focus among America’s friends and rivals around the world has turned to predicting what a Biden administration will mean for their engagement with the United States.
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‘Welcome back America!’ World celebrates Biden-Harris win

‘Welcome back America!’ World celebrates Biden-Harris win

by John Leicester, Associated Press
People around the world are starting to celebrate the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States.
Trump lawyers vow fight is not over in Philly and pledge new lawsuits, as Biden is declared victor

Trump lawyers vow fight is not over in Philly and pledge new lawsuits, as Biden is declared victor

by Jeremy Roebuck and Oona Goodin-Smith
But legal experts increasingly agree that the vote margins have grown too wide for even a few favorable rulings to tip the balance in the president's favor.
Guatemala searches for bodies as strengthening Eta eyes Cuba

Guatemala searches for bodies as strengthening Eta eyes Cuba

by Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press
Searchers in Guatemala were digging through mud and debris looking for an estimated 100 people believed buried by a massive, rain-fueled landslide, as the remnants of Hurricane Eta strengthened.
As Trump’s chances dwindle, Pa. GOP focuses its fire on state’s top election official — in and out of court

As Trump’s chances dwindle, Pa. GOP focuses its fire on state’s top election official — in and out of court

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Jeremy Roebuck and Maddie Hanna
Before judges and the public, Republican leaders sought to make the case that Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar had overseen a chaotic and faulty election, giving people reason to doubt the results.
State of the race: Why Pa., Georgia and other states haven’t been called

State of the race: Why Pa., Georgia and other states haven’t been called

by Brian Slodysko, Associated Press
The Associated Press is not calling the presidential race yet because handful of states remained in play.
Unemployment drops to 6.9% and U.S. adds a solid 638,000 jobs

Unemployment drops to 6.9% and U.S. adds a solid 638,000 jobs

by Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs in October, a solid pace though far fewer than needed to regain most of the jobs lost to the pandemic recession just as new viral cases are setting record highs.
Election officials worried by threats and protesters

Election officials worried by threats and protesters

by Nomaan Merchant and Tim Sullivan, Associated Press
Election officials in several closely contested states said they are worried about the safety of their workers amid threats and angry protesters outside vote tabulation centers.
Lam says next U.S. president should not interfere in Hong Kong

Lam says next U.S. president should not interfere in Hong Kong

by Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Friday that whoever wins the U.S. presidential election should end U.S. interference in the internal affairs of her city and China overall.
We fact-checked Trump’s claims of election fraud in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

We fact-checked Trump’s claims of election fraud in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania

by William Bender, Maddie Hanna and Jason Laughlin
The president made numerous false statements about Pennsylvania and Philadelphia in brief remarks from the White House Thursday night.
All four ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be tried together

All four ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death will be tried together

by Steve Karnowski and Amy Forliti, Associated Press
A judge on Thursday rejected defense requests to move the trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death, and also ordered that all four will be tried together.
President Trump’s backers protest at vote centers in Michigan, Arizona

President Trump’s backers protest at vote centers in Michigan, Arizona

by Martha Bellisle and Adam Geller, Associated Press
Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states.
Kosovo president Hashim Thaci resigns to face war crimes charges

Kosovo president Hashim Thaci resigns to face war crimes charges

by Zenel Zhinipotoku and Llazar Semini, Associated Press
Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci has resigned in order to face charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity stemming from the late 1990s.
‘You killed my son!’ City releases bodycam footage and 911 calls in Philly police killing of Walter Wallace Jr.

‘You killed my son!’ City releases bodycam footage and 911 calls in Philly police killing of Walter Wallace Jr.

by Mike Newall, Chris Palmer and Mensah M. Dean
As the footage was released Wednesday evening, demonstrations on city streets over the presidential election results had already begun converging with calls for justice in Wallace's killing.
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