JANUARY
Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19
California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages
Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ him votes
Pence, Biden warn of high stakes of Georgia Senate runoffs
No charge against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
The Latest: Senate sergeant-at-arms quits after Capitol riot
Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement
Top Republican says Trump committed ‘impeachable offenses’
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled US Capitol takeover
House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol ‘insurrection’
Trump takes no responsibility for riot, visits Texas
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
Trump impeachment trial to focus on his attacks on election
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war
Heavy fortified statehouses around the US see small protests
Police command structure crumbled fast during Capitol riot
Biden marks nation’s Covid grief before inauguration pomp
Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
Trump impeachment to go to Senate Monday, triggering
Trump shuns ‘ex-presidents club’ – and the feeling is mutual
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP
GOP largely sides against holding Trump impeachment trial
Virus will kill many more, WH projects as briefings resume
Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
‘Simple is beautiful’: One-shot vaccine proves effective
Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
Myanmar military says it is taking control over the country
FEBRUARY
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
Biden boosting vaccine allotments, financing for virus costs
House GOP grapples with Greene, Cheney as it defines itself
Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees
Biden seeks to go big, fast and alone on COVID relief
Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic
Senate Republicans back Trump as impeachment trial nears
Trump’s trial starting ‘Grievous crime’ or just ‘theater’?
Trump’s historic 2nd trial opens with jarring video of siege
Trump accused as ‘inciter in chief’ of Capitol insurrection
Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
Trump lawyers argue impeachment based on ‘hatred,’ not facts
Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
Support grows for riot inquiry after ‘heartbreaking’ verdict
Anatomy of a conspiracy: With COVID, China took leading role
Millions endure record cold without power; at least 16 dead
Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms
Massive storms, outages force tough decisions amid pandemic
Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water
Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows
Beyond 100M: Biden team aiming for bigger vaccine numbers
US tops 500,000 virus deaths, matching the toll of 3 wars
Drug executives: Big jump in vaccine supply is coming soon
FDA says single-dose shot from J&J prevents severe COVID
As hospital numbers fall, fatigued staff get relief at last
Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to ‘be careful’
Republicans test history in vote against pandemic relief
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
MARCH
Tensions over vaccine equity pit rural against urban America
Biden vows enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May
States rapidly expanding vaccine access as supplies surge
‘Falling through cracks’: Vaccine bypasses some older adults
Dem split on jobless benefits slows relief bill in Senate
Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says
Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges ‘concerning’
Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems
Biden sets May 1 target to have all adults vaccine-eligible
Top Democrats call on Cuomo to resign as allegations mount
Virus tolls similar despite governors’ contrasting actions
Survivors struggle as scientists race to solve COVID mystery
The road show begins: VP Harris, Jill Biden promote aid plan
EU regulators ‘convinced’ AstraZeneca benefit outweighs risk
Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlors
Biden says US to hit 100 million virus goal on Friday
CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer
Biden is on his heels amid a migrant surge at Mexico border
A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states
Hugs, at last: Nursing homes easing rules on visitors
Officials: Gun in supermarket shooting bought 6 days earlier
Family of Colorado victim: A void ‘that won’t be filled’
Biden leaves door open for Senate change to pass agenda
Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids
US waives FBI checks on caregivers at new migrant facilities
In Minneapolis, an immigrant street struggles to recover
Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
Witness: Officer in Floyd case gave onlookers a ‘cold’ stare
2 views of Floyd onlookers: Desperate to help, or angry mob
APRIL
Floyd’s girlfriend recalls their struggles with addiction
Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed
AP source: Suspect in Capitol attack suffered delusions
Florida works to avoid ‘catastrophic’ pond collapse
For 7 New Yorkers, a pandemic year’s fight for the future
Biden to move COVID-19 vaccine eligibility date to April 19
UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30s amid clot worry
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths
Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock
‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
Iran calls Natanz atomic blackout ‘nuclear terrorism’
Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not handgun
Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death
J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence
Video shows Chicago teen wasn’t holding gun when shot by cop
Police ID killer in FedEx shooting as 19-year-old man
The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone
Half of US adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury
Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death
Israel reports sirens near town of secretive nuclear reactor
World leaders pledge climate cooperation despite other rifts
US lifts pause, allowing J&J COVID-19 vaccinations to resume
The big Pentagon internet mystery now partially solved
Virus ‘swallowing’ people in India: crematoriums overwhelmed
Census: Texas gains Congress seats, Calif. loses first time
Biden to propose free preschool, a $200B investment
Biden to the nation: We’re ‘turning peril into possibility’
US recovery from pandemic recession is showing momentum
Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
MAY
Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
Restrictions easing in US and Europe amid disaster in India
Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines
In GOP stronghold, Biden pushes for his infrastructure plan
Weak jobs report spurs new arguments over big fed spending
Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack
Vaccine deserts: Some countries have no COVID-19 jabs at all
Hamas targets Jerusalem after clashes at revered mosque
Israel, Hamas escalate fighting with no end in sight
Israel steps up Gaza offensive, kills senior Hamas figures
Israel threatens Gaza ground invasion despite truce efforts
West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
Israel strikes Gaza home of Hamas leader, destroys AP office
Israel kills 42 in Gaza as Netanyahu warns war will go on
Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
Palestinians go on strike as Israel-Hamas fighting rages
House backs commission on Jan. 6 riot over GOP objections
Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire to end bloody 11-day war
Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
Hamas defiant with military parade, appearance of top leader
Italian cable car plunges to the ground, killing at least 14
EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions after plane diversion
New grand jury seated for next stage of Trump investigation
Employee shoots, kills 8 at California rail yard, police say
GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of Jan. 6 insurrection
Biden’s $6T budget: Social spending, taxes on business
Defense for some Capitol rioters: election misinformation
Netanyahu could lose PM job as rivals attempt to join forces
Biden honors war dead at Arlington, implores nation to heal
JUNE
Biden marks Tulsa race massacre in emotional, graphic speech
Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM
US to swiftly boost global vaccine sharing, Biden announces
Biden says jobs report bolsters case for government spending
New England’s success against COVID-19 could be a model
Manchin’s opposition clouds future of Dems’ elections bill
US recovers most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack
Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, starts new negotiations
Biden opens overseas trip declaring ‘United States is back’
G-7 nations expected to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world
Seized House records show just how far Trump admin would go
Biden urges G-7 leaders to call out and compete with China
Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu’s long rule
As US COVID-19 death toll nears 600,000, racial gaps persist
Buoyed by allied summits, Biden ready to take on Putin
‘Practical work’ summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
‘Obamacare’ survives: Supreme Court dismisses big challenge
Biden promotes milestone of 300M vaccine shot in 150 days
‘Protected them to death’: Elder-care COVID rules under fire
New leaders, new era: US-Israel relations reach crossroads
US hits encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots
GOP filibuster halts Democrats’ signature voting bill
Antivirus pioneer John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
Many feared dead after Florida beachfront condo collapses
Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd’s death
‘Deep fire’ slowing rescue effort at collapsed Florida condo
Families of the missing visit site of Florida condo collapse
Crews spend 5th day atop shaky pile of collapsed concrete
Condo board boss warned of worsening damage before collapse
Bill Cosby freed from prison, his sex conviction overturned
JULY
Explainer: How could the indictment hurt Trump’s company?
Tally of missing in condo collapse falls to 128 after audit
With storm looming, demolition planned for collapsed condo
Official: Drilling done, demolition of collapsed condo set
Condo demolition opens up fresh rubble in collapse search
Searchers at collapse site ‘not seeing anything positive’
Haiti in upheaval: President Moise assassinated at home
Recovery workers pledge to press forward in condo collapse
‘Heartbreaking’: Death toll in Florida condo collapse now 78
‘An incredible day’ as Lee statue removed in Charlottesville
Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
Police patrol Havana in large numbers after rare protests
US virus cases are rising again, doubling over three weeks
US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
Over 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
‘A blaring siren’ for Democrats after ruling halts DACA
GOP governor’s vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust
Vaccine inequity: Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses
Largest fire grows, forces evacuation of wildlife station
Trump inaugural committee head accused of being UAE agent
Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott
Vaccinations rise in some states with soaring infections
Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
States scale back virus reporting just as cases surge
Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus
Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industry
‘This is how I’m going to die’: Officers tell Jan. 6 stories
‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics
The Latest: Biden asks states to offer the unvaccinated $100
CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
AUGUST
Fauci: More ‘pain and suffering’ ahead as COVID cases rise
US hits 70% vaccination rate — a month late, amid a surge
Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds
Push to oust Cuomo gathers force as prosecutors eye him, too
‘There are only so many beds’: COVID-19 surge hits hospitals
Wildfire explodes to third-largest in California history
Hurry up and wait in the Senate on infrastructure
Cuomo digs in, shows no sign of heeding calls to resign
COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigning over sexual harassment
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges
Census shows US is diversifying, white population shrinking
Taliban sweep across Afghanistan’s south, take 4 more cities
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 29 killed
Taliban sweep into Afghan capital after government
Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision
Taliban promise women’s rights, security under Islamic rule
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
Taliban suppress more dissent as economic challenges loom
Biden pledges to Americans in Kabul: ‘We will get you home’
IS threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport
17 inches of rain devastate rural Tennessee; at least 10 die
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Taliban insists on airlift deadline amid new report of abuses
Through four wars, toll mounts on a Gaza neighborhood
Attack in Afghanistan kills at least 22, including US troops
US presses on with evacuations despite fears of more attacks
Taliban block Kabul airport to most as foreign airlifts wane
Wind, storm surge from Hurricane Ida lash Louisiana
Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
Victorious Taliban focus on governing after US withdrawal
SEPTEMBER
Milley: US coordination with Taliban on strikes ‘possible’
Death toll tops 25 after Ida remnants slam stunned Northeast
Searches, sorrow in wake of Ida’s destructive, deadly floods
Rescue groups: US tally misses hundreds left in Afghanistan
Taliban stop planes of evacuees from leaving but unclear why
Shortages of supplies and workers will delay Gulf rebuilding
Taliban form all-male Afghan government of old guard members
COVID-19 surge in the US: The summer of hope ends in gloom
Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans
Biden: GOP governors ‘cavalier’ for resisting vaccine rules
‘Don’t focus on hate’: World marks 20th anniversary of 9/11
Ida deals new blow to Louisiana schools struggling to reopen
Out West, Biden points to wildfires to push for big spending
COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
Drought haves, have-nots test how to share water in the West
Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset
US launches mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
Biden pledges ‘relentless diplomacy’ on global challenges
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Taliban official: Strict punishment, executions will return
Great Wall of Lights: China’s sea power on Darwin’s doorstep
Petito case renews call to spotlight missing people of color
German election tight; Merkel’s bloc eyes worst result yet
R&B superstar R. Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial
Joint Chiefs chairman calls Afghan war a ‘strategic failure’
Biden digs in with fellow Dems seeking deal on $3.5T plan
Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown
OCTOBER
Biden heading to Hill, as Democrats scale back $3.5T plan
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
AP: States and cities slow to spend federal pandemic money
Company suspected in oil spill had dozens of violations
Ex-Facebook employee says network hurts kids, fuels division
While US summer surge is waning, more mandates in the works
Default crisis dodged – for now – with Dem-GOP debt accord
IS bomber kills 46 inside Afghan mosque, challenges Taliban
Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines
Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms
Gun violence claiming more lives of American teens, children
Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space
Jan. 6 panel sets vote on contempt charges against Bannon
DOJ will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law
AP review: At least 13 auto safety rules are years overdue
Gang with past abductions blamed for kidnapping missionaries
Colin Powell dies, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims
Navy probe finds major failures in fire that destroyed ship
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
Africa tries to end vaccine inequity by replicating its own
Apple once threatened Facebook ban over Mideast maid abuse
Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
America ‘on fire’: Facebook watched as Trump ignited hate
Biden announces deal, seeks votes: ‘Let’s get this done’
FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
A post-Trump test for Democrats looms in Virginia elections
G-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing
NOVEMBER
Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
CDC panel debates: Should all school kids get COVID vaccine?
Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 shots
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
House Dems delay huge social bill, plan infrastructure vote
Crowd surge kills at least 8 at Houston music festival
Biden vaccine mandates face first test with federal workers
Houston chief says he met with Travis Scott before concert
Despite reopening, the US is still closed to many in world
Rittenhouse lawyers say they will ask for a mistrial
AP analysis: Exposure to extreme heat has tripled since 1983
Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
Climate consensus appears near; India objects to coal plans
‘Watered-down hope’: Experts wanted more from climate pact
Biden signs $1T infrastructure deal with bipartisan crowd
Pfizer asks US officials to OK promising COVID-19 pill
Rittenhouse lawyers ask judge to declare mistrial over video
Judge tosses convictions of 2 men in killing of Malcolm X
Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings
US seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine
Ukraine’s doctors pushed to the limit by COVID-19 wave
Police: Parade-crash suspect was in a domestic disturbance
Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil
All 3 men charged in Arbery’s death convicted of murder
Families struggle with how to hold 2nd pandemic Thanksgiving
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
Britain tightens COVID rules as world on alert over omicron
More omicron cases pop up as world rushes to learn more
WHO warns that new virus variant poses ‘very high’ risk
Omicron variant may have reached Europe earlier than thought
DECEMBER
US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
‘The fire that’s here’: US is still battling delta variant
Omicron-stricken South Africa may be glimpse into the future
Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
Biden-Putin square off for 2 hours as Ukraine tensions mount
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron
Biden sounds alarm about global democracy at virtual summit
Pandemic mystery: Scientist focus on COVID’s animal origins
Kentucky governor: Storms may have killed at least 70 people
Cries and candle scents: Over 100 feared dead after twisters
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
Kentucky safety agency to review tornado deaths at factory
US faces a double coronavirus surge as omicron advances
British surge seen as warning on omicron but responses vary
Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2921
Hits ‘keep coming’: Hospitals struggle as COVID beds fill
Sen. Joe Manchin says no to $2T bill: ‘I can’t vote for it’
Virus fears trigger more holiday cancellations, restrictions
Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 test to counter omicron
Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment
Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright’s death
Omicron is latest blow to pandemic-weary front-line workers
Surging COVID cases, ‘jingle jabs’ make for somber Christmas
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s moral conscience, diest at 90
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
New COVID-19 cases in US soar to highest levels on record
US children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers
Omicron’s New Year cocktail: Sorrow, fear but hope for 2022
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