Italy PM quits to seek new govt as pandemic rages January 26, 2021 at 02:35AM

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned on Tuesday in the hope of forming a new government after weeks of turmoil in his ruling coalition, leaving Italy rudderless as it battles the deadly coronavirus pandemic. He tendered his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella.

'Historic' snow blankets parts of Midwest, disrupts travel January 26, 2021 at 02:03AM

The National Weather Service said at least 4 inches (10 centimeters) of snow is expected across most of an area stretching from central Kansas northeast to Chicago and southern Michigan. Parts of southeast Nebraska and western Iowa could get more than three times that much by Tuesday morning.

New Zealand's vaccine slated for possible approval next week January 25, 2021 at 09:22PM

The green light for New Zealand's first Covid-19 vaccine could be granted in just over a week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday. "We're making swift progress towards vaccinating New Zealanders against the virus, but we're also absolutely committed to ensuring the vaccines are safe and effective," Ardern told a press conference.

Trump opens Florida office to push his former admin's agenda January 25, 2021 at 08:11PM

The announcement came on the same day the House of Representatives delivered to the Senate an impeachment article charging Trump with inciting insurrection in a speech to supporters before the deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6. The Senate trial is expected to start on February 9.