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Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer gives a thumb up to a supporter after speaking at a news conference in Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in the San Pedro section of Los Angeles.

GOP's Faulconer Still Trying To Make Mark As Recall Nears

California Republicans have long viewed Kevin Faulconer as someone moderate enough to win back the governor's office in the heavily Democratic state. The former San Diego mayor is now testing that theory in the recall election against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The NYSE is backing off plans to delist shares of three Chinese companies, including China Telecom Corp. One of the company's stores is seen here in Hong Kong on Monday.

NYSE Will Not Delist 3 Chinese Telecoms Trump Administration Wanted Removed

The Trump administration has alleged that some Chinese companies funnel money to China's military. China had threatened to retaliate for the move.

Military police officers carry a bag filled with money left behind by bank robbers in Criciúma, Santa Catarina state, Brazil, on Tuesday. Dozens of criminals armed with assault rifles invaded the city in southern Brazil overnight and took control of the streets as they assaulted a local bank.

Masked Robbers Launch Coordinated Attack On A 2nd Brazilian Bank, Killing 1 Hostage

Just a day after a band of armed gangsters robbed a bank in Criciúma, another in the city of Cametá was targeted. The cities are separated by 2,000 miles.

Protesting farmers riding tractors shout slogans as they march to the capital during India's Republic Day celebrations on Tuesday in New Delhi.

Protesting Farmers Flood India's Capital, Storm Historic Fort

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers had been protesting on the outskirts of New Delhi for months. On Tuesday, they stormed the city, overshadowing a military parade on a national holiday.

Jacob Blake answers questions during a hearing Friday, Sept. 4 in Kenosha, Wis. Blake, who appeared remotely, waived his right to a preliminary hearing — and then pleaded not guilty to three charges that were filed against him back in July.

Jacob Blake Shares Bedside Video From Hospital: 'Every 24 Hours There's Pain'

Blake spoke about recovery and community from his hospital bed after being shot seven times by police in Kenosha, Wis., last month.

Hunter Biden is seen virtually addressing the Democratic National Convention.

Hunter Biden Says He Is Under Federal Investigation For Tax Matter

Joe Biden's son, Hunter, said he learned Tuesday that "the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs."

In recent years, former coal miners were retrained to work with fiber optics, expanding high-speed Internet — and possible economic opportunities — to rural areas.

Even In Crisis Times, There Is A Push To Wire Rural America

The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to move almost everything online. But more than one-third of the U.S. population in rural areas has little or no access to the Internet.

A security video shows then-Vice President Mike Pence being evacuated as rioters breach the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Republicans Seek Clarity On What Trump Knew About Pence's Safety

Trump disparaged Pence in a tweet while the insurrection was going on. GOP senators asked what Trump knew about Pence's status when Trump tweeted.

Sarah Lind, a nurse with Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp., Southwest Alaska's tribal health care provider, vaccinates James Evan in December, 2020. They're standing on the tarmac in the village of Napakiak, where Evan works for YKHC at the clinic.

'We Don't Feel Forgotten At All': Alaska Fires Up COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

In Alaska, the coronavirus vaccine is heading to tiny villages on small planes and snow machines. The massive undertaking echoes previous efforts to get vaccines to remote corners of the state.

President Joe Biden swears in presidential appointees during a virtual ceremony in the State Dining Room of the White House on Wednesday. Data on Thursday showed new claims for state unemployment benefits reached 900,000, showcasing the weakening jobs picture in the country.

Unemployment Claims Stay Stubbornly High As Biden Takes Office

New claims for state unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained high, showcasing the economic challenges facing President Biden.

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