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Unusual snow kills 4, brings much of Spain to a standstill

Unusual snow kills 4, brings much of Spain to a standstill

MADRID — A persistent blizzard blanketed large parts of Spain with an unusual amount of snow on Saturday, killing at least four people and leaving thousands trapped in cars or at train stations and airports that suspended all services.
Indonesia jet carrying 62 goes missing on domestic flight

Indonesia jet carrying 62 goes missing on domestic flight

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers minutes after taking off from Indonesia's capital on a domestic flight on Saturday, and debris found by fishermen was being examined to see if it was from the mis
Biden calls Trump 'unfit' but doesn't endorse impeachment

Biden calls Trump 'unfit' but doesn't endorse impeachment

WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden says that President Donald Trump isn't “fit for the job,” but he repeatedly refused to endorse growing Democratic calls to impeach him a second time.
Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol

Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol

WASHINGTON — The Air Force veteran killed during the storming of the Capitol was shot as she began to climb through the broken part of a door leading into an area known as the Speaker's Lobby, videos posted online show.
No surprise: Trump left many clues he wouldn't go quietly

No surprise: Trump left many clues he wouldn't go quietly

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump left plenty of clues he'd try to burn the place down on his way out the door. The clues spread over a lifetime of refusing to acknowledge defeat.
Fire in western Indian hospital kills 10 infants; 7 rescued

Fire in western Indian hospital kills 10 infants; 7 rescued

NEW DELHI — A fire broke out in the intensive care unit of a government-run hospital in western India early Saturday, killing 10 infants, police and news reports said.
Pakistani Shiites end protests, hold funeral for 11 miners

Pakistani Shiites end protests, hold funeral for 11 miners

QUETTA, Pakistan — Hundreds of Pakistani Shiites gathered Saturday to bury 11 coal miners from the minority Hazara community who were killed by the Islamic State group, ending a week of protests that sought to highlight the community's plight.
Asia Today: China asks residents in 2 cities to stay home

Asia Today: China asks residents in 2 cities to stay home

BEIJING — Chinese authorities have asked residents in two cities south of Beijing to stay home for seven days as they try to stamp out a COVID-19 outbreak in which more than 300 people have tested positive in the past week.
Pelosi's talk of limits on Trump nuke power raises old worry

Pelosi's talk of limits on Trump nuke power raises old worry

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's concern about President Donald Trump potentially ordering the launch of a nuclear weapon in his final days in office highlights a little-known fact: Launch authority rests with the president alone.
'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's steadfast grip on Republicans in Washington is beginning to crumble, leaving him more politically isolated than at any other point in his turbulent administration.