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Alabama museum to restore full-sized mockup of space shuttle

Alabama museum to restore full-sized mockup of space shuttle

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Alabama announced plans Tuesday to restore the world’s only full-sized mockup of a space shuttle coupled with an external fuel tank and twin rocket boosters.
California sheriff's deputy, suspect dead following shootout

California sheriff's deputy, suspect dead following shootout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California sheriff’s deputy was killed and another deputy was wounded in a shootout with a suspect who gunned down a K-9 dog before he was fatally shot, authorities said.
UN chief intends to invite Cyprus rivals to meet soon

UN chief intends to invite Cyprus rivals to meet soon

CAMEROON, Cameroon — U.N.
McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies

McConnell: Trump 'provoked' Capitol siege, mob was fed lies

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob was “fed lies” and the president and others “provoked” those intent on overturning Democrat J
Trump blocks Venezuelans' deportation in last political gift

Trump blocks Venezuelans' deportation in last political gift

CARACAS, Venezuela — With the clock winding down on his term, U.S.
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural

From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural

Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual.
South Africa's trailblazing Black food writer dies of virus

South Africa's trailblazing Black food writer dies of virus

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's trailblazing Black food writer Dorah Sitole's latest cookbook was widely hailed in December as a moving chronicle of her journey from humble township cook to famous, well- travelled author.
Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock sales

Justice Dept. won't charge Sen. Burr over stock sales

WASHINGTON — Sen.
Biden marks nation's Covid grief before inauguration pomp

Biden marks nation's Covid grief before inauguration pomp

WASHINGTON — Hours from inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden paused on what might have been his triumphal entrance to Washington Tuesday evening to mark instead the national tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic with a moment of collective grief for
Thai court gives record 43-year sentence for insulting king

Thai court gives record 43-year sentence for insulting king

BANGKOK — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country's strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said.