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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, center, visit the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Putin has traveled to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad, a key Iranian ally. The rare visit Tuesday comes amid soaring tensions between Iran and the United States following the U.S. drone strike last week that killed a top Iranian general who led forces supporting Assad in Syria's civil war. (Alexei NikolskySputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
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IRAN-US-SOLEIMANI — Iran strikes back at the United States for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. It was Iran's most brazen assault on America since the 1979 seizing of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. There were no immediate reports of U.S. casualties. By Nasser Karimi, Amir Vahdat and Jon Gambrell. SENT: 1,560 words, photos, video, graphic. With IRAN-US-SOLEIMANI-THE LATEST.
UNITED STATES-IRAN — President Donald Trump faces one of the greatest tests of his presidency after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. By Deb Riechmann and Zeke Miller. SENT: 900 words, photos, video. With UNITED STATES-ISLAMIC STATE — Fight against Islamic State militants on hold after killing of Iranian general; ELECTION 2020-TRUMP-IRAN — Trump campaign seizes on Soleimani killing. For complete Iran coverage in AP Newsroom.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Syrian President Bashar Assad light candles while visiting an orthodox cathedral for Christmas, in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Putin has traveled to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad, a key Iranian ally. The rare visit Tuesday comes amid soaring tensions between Iran and the United States following the U.S. drone strike last week that killed a top Iranian general who led forces supporting Assad in Syria's civil war. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
IRAN-PLANE-CRASH — A Ukrainian passenger jet carrying 176 people crashes just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital's main airport, turning farmland on the outskirt of Tehran into fields of flaming debris and killing all on board. By Mohammad Nasiri, Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell. SENT: 970 words, photos, video, graphic.
TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-CORY GARDNER — If Democrats are to have any hope of shaping the Senate impeachment trial of Trump to their liking, they'll need help from Republicans like Cory Gardner, a young and upbeat senator who represents Democratic-trending Colorado. By Nicholas Riccardi. SENT: 990 words, photo. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT — McConnell says he has votes to set rules for Trump's trial. For full coverage of the impeachment inquiry in AP Newsroom.
LEBANON-CARLOS GHOSN — The disgraced former chairman of Nissan is expected to speak to journalists in Beirut, more than a week after his dramatic escape from Japan ahead of his trial for alleged financial misconduct. By Zeina Karam. SENT: 430 words, photos. With CARLOS-GHOSN — Prosecutors raid lawyer's office where Ghosn worked on case.
AUSTRALIA WILDFIRES-SURVIVAL — The wildfires in Australia are so ferocious they have devoured places like the supposedly fireproof home of Justin Kam and Helena Wong. They built their house with quarter-inch-thick reinforced glass, steel framing and rock retaining walls. But none of that was any match for the flames that climbed as high as a 15-story building. By Nick Perry. SENT: 850 words, photos. With AUSTRALIA-WILDFIRES — Storms bring relief and danger to Australian wildfires; US WILDFIRE HELP-AUSTRALIA — U.S. sends more firefighters to help battle Australia blazes; AUSTRALIA-WILDFIRES-CELEBS — Celebs donate millions to help Australia wildfire efforts.
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POLICE SHOOTING-ELDERLY GUNMAN — Police: Gunman, 93, mad about Vegas apartment damage wounds worker. SENT: 330 words, photos.
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AIRLINES-MIDDLE EAST — Some commercial airlines reroute flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. SENT: 400 words, photo.
MIDEAST EVACUATIONS — The Philippine government says that it has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Filipino workers from Iraq and the coast guard says it is sending a vessel to the Middle East to ferry its citizens to safety in case hostilities between the United States and Iran worsen. SENT: 490 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-BLOOMBERG — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is unveiling a rough sketch of his plans to create millions of new jobs focused largely in communities he says have been “left behind” by Trump. By National Political Writer Steve Peoples. SENT: 570 words, photo.
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE-DEMOCRATIC TAKEOVER — A historically diverse Virginia General Assembly is set to convene, led for the first time in more than two decades by Democrats who are promising to enact a litany of changes. SENT: 310 words, photos. With VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE-DEMOCRATIC TAKEOVER-GLANCE.
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PUERTO RICO-EARTHQUAKE — Cars, cots and plastic chairs become temporary beds for hundreds of families who lost their homes in southwest Puerto Rico as a flurry of earthquakes strike the island, one of them the strongest in a century. SENT: 870 words, photos.
BORDER-AGENT-KILLING — The man convicted of shooting a Border Patrol agent in a case that exposed a botched federal gun program known as “Fast and Furious” is scheduled to be sentenced in Arizona. SENT: 270 words, photo.
MISSING MOTHER — Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of a missing mother of five, faces arraignment on charges that he killed her amid contentious divorce and child custody proceedings. SENT: 340 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing from morning arraignment.
CALIFORNIA-WILDFIRES-BLACKOUT-LEGISLATURE — When the nation's largest electric utility preemptively shut off power last fall to prevent wildfires in California, customers lost more than just their lights — some lost their phones, too. SENT: 480 words, photo.
DEATH PENALTY-GEORGIA — A judge plans to hear arguments on whether to order DNA testing on evidence from a 1987 killing for which a death row inmate in Georgia is scheduled to be executed next week. SENT: 520 words, photo.
LIMITING REFUGEES — Three national resettlement agencies are asking a federal judge in Maryland to block a presidential executive order allowing state and local governments to turn away refugees. SENT: 340 words.
MISSING CHILD INVESTIGATION-RINI — An Ohio man who claimed to be a child who disappeared at age 6 is expected to make a plea to federal charges as part of an agreement with prosecutors. SENT: 460 words, photos.
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MALAYSIA-CORRUPTION — Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission releases a series of audio recordings allegedly showing former Prime Minister Najib Razak seeking help from Abu Dhabi's crown prince and colluding with a former prosecutor to conceal wrongdoings linked to a massive corruption scandal. SENT: 570 words, photos.
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GAME OF REGIONS-ALABAMA — As participation in high school football trends down across most of the country, there are signs of growth in Alabama. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 800 words, photos.
TIM DAHLBERG-BLACK COACHES — The numbers are grim for aspiring black head coaches in the NFL. By Sports Columnist Tim Dahlberg. SENT: 750 words, photos.
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