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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Heavy gunfire rang out at a military base in Burkina Faso's capital early Sunday, prompting fears that a coup attempt was underway after weeks of growing frustration with the government's handling of the Islamic insurgency wracking the country.
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- Talks with Taliban begin in Norway
- Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
- Migrants at Hungary border become part of election campaign
- Mexico's energy reform strains ties with US
- High fertilizer prices could mean smaller crops for farmers
- Bitcoin pyramid schemes wreak havoc on Brazil's 'New Egypt'
Local News
The first day to vote early in the March 1 Democrat and Republican primaries is Feb. 14. Early voting ends Feb. 18. Read more
The Richmond City Commission approved selection of Traylor & Associates as grant administrator to assist the city in its administration of funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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State
- Constable deputy fatally shot during traffic stop in Houston
- Jewish leaders, backers defiant a week after hostage siege
- Planned natural gas plants would cost $900M, run 10% of time
- With Roe in doubt, states act on abortion limits, expansions
- Anti-abortion protesters optimistic at March for Life in DC
- County official pleads guilty to misdemeanor election fraud
- Texas attorney general refuses to hand over Jan. 6 records
- Texas man charged with election threats to Georgia officials
National
- The Latest: No. 1 Ash Barty into quarterfinals in Australia
- International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies
- US detains smuggling ship, UK seizes drugs in Mideast waters
- Constable deputy fatally shot during traffic stop in Houston
- Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
- Ngannou keeps belt, Figueiredo reclaims title at UFC 270
Arts & Entertainment
WALLIS — The heart of the 2020-21 season began on Monday for District 24-3A. The boys’ teams began district play to create the traditional double-header with the girls’ team common in lower classifications. Read more
The Travis girls basketball team was able to find success early against the reigning District 20-6A champion, Dulles, but the Lady Vikes run past the Lady Tigers to a 68-30 win Saturday in Richmond.
