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UK nurse accused in murder of 8 babies denied bail

UK nurse accused in murder of 8 babies denied bail

LONDON — A British judge has denied bail to a nurse accused of murdering eight babies and the attempted murder of 10 other infants in a hospital’s neonatal unit.
Trump, still not conceding defeat, trumpets vaccine progress

Trump, still not conceding defeat, trumpets vaccine progress

WASHINGTON — Gliding over significant challenges still to come, President Donald Trump offered a rosy update on the race for a vaccine for the resurgent coronavirus as he delivered his first public remarks since his defeat by President-elect Joe Bide
Democrats keep winning the popular vote. That worries them.

Democrats keep winning the popular vote. That worries them.

Democrats won the popular vote in this year's presidential election yet again, marking seven out of eight straight presidential elections that the party has reached that milestone. And, for some Democrats, that's worrisome.
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

NEW DELHI — India's overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a surge of cases in the capital that comes as people socialize during the festival season.
North Dakota mandates masks, capacity limits as virus surges

North Dakota mandates masks, capacity limits as virus surges

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions late Friday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state’s hospital capacity.
Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House

Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House

WILMINGTON, Del. — Leading progressives are pressuring President-elect Joe Biden to embrace their policy agenda even as more centrist Democrats argue such proposals prevented the party from retaking full control of Congress.
Bloomberg's big spending struggles to sway election outcomes

Bloomberg's big spending struggles to sway election outcomes

WASHINGTON — After pouring more than $1.2 billion of his personal fortune into presidential politics this election, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has little to show for it.
Turkey's COVID-19 deaths returns to April levels

Turkey's COVID-19 deaths returns to April levels

ISTANBUL — Turkish health ministry statistics show 93 people died in one day of COVID-19 amid a surge in infections, bringing the daily death toll to numbers last seen in April.
Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist

Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The governors of Oregon and New Mexico ordered near-lockdowns Friday in the most aggressive response yet to the latest wave of coronavirus infections shattering records across the U.S.
In Georgia, Trump's shadow looms over pair of Senate runoffs

In Georgia, Trump's shadow looms over pair of Senate runoffs

ATLANTA — President Donald Trump won’t be on the ballot in January when Georgia voters settle two Senate runoffs that will determine control of the U.S. Senate. But both Republicans and Democrats are hoping voters forget that.