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Germany confirms 1st case of new virus from China

January 28, 2020

BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Germany have confirmed the country's first case of the new virus that emerged in central China.The Health Ministry in the southern state of Bavaria said late Monday that the man from Starnberg, south of Munich, is “in...

News of Bolton book sends jolt through impeachment trial

By ZEKE MILLER | January 28, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — A single paper copy in a nondescript envelope arrived at the White House on Dec. 30. Four weeks later, news of John Bolton’s book manuscript about his time as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser has exploded into...

Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash

By STEFANIE DAZIO, DAVID KOENIG, and BERNARD CONDON | January 27, 2020

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer before...

Collins expected to try ousting new GA senator in GOP battle

By JEFF AMY and ALAN FRAM | January 27, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump and vocal opponent of his impeachment, is expected to announce he will challenge fellow Republican and newly appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler for her seat this year, a Republican...

GOP defends Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses

By ERIC TUCKER, ZEKE MILLER, and LISA MASCARO | January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators faced mounting pressure Monday to summon John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial even as Trump's lawyers mostly brushed past extraordinary new allegations from the former national security adviser...

New Zealand’s Ardern seeking reelection in Sept. 19 vote

By NICK PERRY | January 27, 2020

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern may be lauded around the world as a liberal icon but whether she can translate that into a reelection victory in September remains uncertain.Ardern on Tuesday announced the general elections...

‘I’m being raped’: Weinstein accuser details alleged assault

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS | January 27, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein accuser Mimi Haleyi testified Monday that weeks after arriving in New York to work for one of his shows, she found herself fighting in vain as the once-revered showbiz honcho pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted...

State Department bars NPR reporter from flying with Pompeo

January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has denied a National Public Radio reporter a seat aboard Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's plane for an upcoming trip to Europe and Central Asia, the decision coming a few days after Pompeo lashed out at another...

Photo cropping mistake leads to AP soul-searching on race

By DAVID BAUDER | January 27, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — A “terrible mistake” in cropping an African climate activist out of a photo sent to customers of The Associated Press prompted soul-searching and some tense staff conversations over issues of racism and inclusion Monday at the news...

Democrats struggle with how directly to knock Sanders

By BILL BARROW and ALEXANDRA JAFFE | January 27, 2020

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — As Bernie Sanders exudes confidence in his ability to win next week's Iowa caucuses, his moderate rivals are struggling with how — and whether — to directly take on the progressive Vermont senator who some Democrats worry...

Most legal experts say crime not required for impeachment

By ERIC TUCKER | January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's defense relies in part on arguments made in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson more than 150 years ago: that impeachment requires a crime.But most legal scholars disagree, including a law professor...

The Latest: Capitol fireplaces go cold for impeachment trial

January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump (all times local):7:40 p.m.The impeachment trial has claimed one of the U.S. Capitol's quaintest traditions — the crackling blazes in fireplaces that are the perk...