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Storm sweeps across Plains, Midwest, killing five

by MARGERY A. BECK and MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press December 16, 2021December 17, 2021

Two tornadoes were confirmed in southern Minnesota on Wednesday, the state’s first twisters on record in December.

by PAN PYLAS and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press December 16, 2021December 17, 2021

The increase in its main rate to 0.25 percent from the record low of 0.1 percent is a surprise, given omicron’s rapid spread.

by DANICA KIRKA and MIKE CORDER Associated Press December 16, 2021December 17, 2021

Early data suggest omicron may be milder but better at evading vaccines – making booster shots more crucial.

by KEN MILLER Associated Press December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

The former zookeeper was convicted of trying to hire two men to kill a Florida animal rights activist and violating federal wildlife laws.

by BEN NUCKOLS Associated Press December 16, 2021

Th longtime host of the children’s educational program ‘Reading Rainbow’ comes from a family of educators.

by Associated Press December 16, 2021December 17, 2021

Four others are in critical condition.

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press December 15, 2021December 16, 2021

Democrats need all their votes in the 50-50 Senate to advance the legislation.

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

Their actions leave questions about whether their loyalty was to the president or to viewers.

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press December 15, 2021December 16, 2021

More than 30 tornadoes tore through Kentucky and seven other states over the weekend, killing at least 88 people.

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press December 15, 2021

The 9.7 percent jump is more than double the usual growth rate.