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Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week's protests

Kazakhstan says 164 killed in last week's protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Kazakhstan authorities said Sunday that 164 people, including a 4-year-old girl, were killed in a week of protests that marked the worst unrest since the former Soviet republic gained independence 30 years ago.
Biden shied away from news conferences, interviews in Year 1

Biden shied away from news conferences, interviews in Year 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — In what's become a familiar scene, President Joe Biden lingered after delivering a recent speech on the pandemic as reporters fired a barrage of questions.
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will seek reelection

Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will seek reelection

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen.
GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says he'll seek 4th term

GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota says he'll seek 4th term

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, the second-ranking Republican leader in the Senate, announced Saturday he is seeking reelection to a fourth term in 2022.
Former 'Hollywood Madam' says she's moving out of Nevada

Former 'Hollywood Madam' says she's moving out of Nevada

PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — The woman dubbed the “Hollywood Madam” when she was accused in the mid-1990s of running a Los Angeles prostitution ring said she is moving out of a southern Nevada town where she has lived for about 15 years.
Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month

Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic's lawyers filed court papers Saturday in his challenge against deportation from Australia that show the tennis star tested positive for COVID-19 last month and recovered, grounds he used in applying for a medical
2 Republicans to AP: Wisconsin Sen. Johnson to seek 3rd term

2 Republicans to AP: Wisconsin Sen. Johnson to seek 3rd term

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen.
Kazakh president: Forces can shoot to kill to quell unrest

Kazakh president: Forces can shoot to kill to quell unrest

MOSCOW (AP) — Kazakhstan’s president authorized security forces on Friday to shoot to kill those participating in unrest, opening the door for a dramatic escalation in a crackdown on anti-government protests that have turned violent.
More details emerge about teen in Michigan school shooting

More details emerge about teen in Michigan school shooting

DETROIT (AP) — Two parents charged with their son in a Michigan school shooting failed to get their $500,000 bond reduced Friday, as prosecutors offered new allegations about the teen's hallucinations, passion for guns and boasts about violence.
'I can feel it': Djokovic sends thanks for the support

'I can feel it': Djokovic sends thanks for the support

The top men's tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, spent Orthodox Christmas in an immigration detention hotel in Australia on Friday as he sought to fend off deportation over the country's COVID-19 rules and compete in the Australian Open.