January 20, 2021

The Latest: Britain hits another record daily virus deaths

LONDON — For the second day running, Britain had another record increase in coronavirus-related deaths. The government says another 1,820 people died in the 28 […]
January 20, 2021

Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took the helm of […]
January 20, 2021

Halvor Lines named a 2021 Best Fleet to Drive For

For the ninth consecutive year, Halvor Lines, Inc., has been named a Best Fleet to Drive For by the Truckload Carrier’s Association (TCA) and CarriersEdge. […]
January 20, 2021

Biden taking helm as president facing pandemic, divisions

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden swears the oath of office at noon Wednesday to become the 46th president of the United States, taking the helm of […]
January 20, 2021

Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, DC changeover

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more […]
January 20, 2021

Iran's telecom minister appears before prosecutor, released

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s judiciary released the country’s telecom minister on bail Wednesday after he was summoned for prosecution by Iran’s general prosecutor, state TV […]
January 20, 2021

Work on Keystone XL pipeline suspended ahead of Biden action

TORONTO — The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline said Wednesday it has suspended work on the pipeline in in anticipation of incoming […]
January 20, 2021

US stocks near records amid earnings reports, DC changeover

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rising again Wednesday, climbing toward records on stronger-than-expected earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will […]
January 20, 2021

The Latest: Portugal leads in average virus cases per capita

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal has the highest seven-day average rate of new cases per capita and the second-highest rate of new deaths in the world, […]
January 20, 2021

Iran's telecom minister appears before prosecutor

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s judiciary released the country’s telecom minister on bail Wednesday after he was summoned for prosecution by Iran’s general prosecutor, state TV […]