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Ship blocking Suez Canal imperils global shipping

Around 10% of world trade flows through the canal, which is crucial for the transport of oil. The closure also could affect oil and gas shipments to Europe from the Middle East.

 
GOP motion to dismiss Trump impeachment trial rejected

The 55-45 procedural vote to set aside an objection from Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul puts the Senate on record as declaring the proceedings constitutional.

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Canada sees first cases of new coronavirus variant

Officials in Canada’s most populous province have confirmed the first two known Canadian cases of of a more contagious variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in the United Kingdom.

 
Unemployment benefits for millions set to expire Saturday night

President-elect Joe Biden called on Trump to sign the bill immediately as two federal programs providing unemployment aid were set to expire Saturday.

 
FBI at home of possible person of interest in Nashville bomb

Gov. Bill Lee asked the White House on Saturday for federal assistance due to the “severity and magnitude” of the explosion’s impact.

 
Hurricane Laura leaves trail of destruction in Louisiana

One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S., Laura barreled across Louisiana on Thursday, killing at least six people.

 
Ahern Hotel sues Nevada over coronavirus rules

A hotel that drew a fine for violating Nevada’s COVID-19 restrictions after hosting an “Evangelicals for Trump” campaign event this month is now suing the state and the city of Las Vegas over Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency directives.

 
Tropical Storm Hanna drenches South Texas amid virus crisis

Hanna lashed the Texas Gulf Coast on Sunday with high winds and drenching rains that destroyed boats, flooded streets and knocked out power.

 
Carriage with John Lewis’ body crosses Selma bridge

The late U.S. Rep. John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, for the final time Sunday as remembrances continue for the civil rights icon.

 
Nevada gyms, bars that do not serve food can reopen Friday

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday evening said Phase Two of the state’s Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery will begin on Friday.