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Authorities arrest the woman allegedly involved in assault on Black musician’s son in NYC hotel

January 8, 2021 10:40 AM CNN

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in California more than a week after falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her…

When can YOU get the vaccine? It depends on your health, occupation and where you live

January 8, 2021 10:37 AM CNN

With two Covid-19 vaccines approved for emergency use and politicians, health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities rolling up…

Indiana health system says experts will examine Covid-19 death of Black doctor who accused staff of racist treatment

January 8, 2021 9:44 AM CNN

An independent panel of experts will look into the coronavirus death of a Black physician who claimed a White doctor had dismissed her pain and…

FBI offering $50,000 reward for information on pipe bombs found during Capitol breach

January 8, 2021 8:23 AM CNN

The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for help in identifying people involved in leaving pipe bombs in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Authorities are…

The vaccine rollout and civil unrest is keeping the National Guard busy after an ‘unprecedented’ 2020

January 8, 2021 5:30 AM CNN

The US National Guard was so busy last year with “unprecedented” domestic deployments — helping with Covid-19, civil unrest and…

Officials claim Oregon legislator allowed protesters into state Capitol building during closed session

January 8, 2021 5:09 AM CNN

A Republican state legislator may have let protesters into the Oregon Capitol last month during a closed session, according to state police and…

Early humans adapted to major environmental change in ‘Cradle of Mankind’ 2 million years ago

January 8, 2021 4:33 AM CNN

As humans, we may owe our ability to adapt to new situations and environments to our earliest ancestors. New evidence unearthed at the Oldupai Gorge,…

5 things to know for January 8: Capitol riot, White House, Covid-19, Iran, Boeing

January 8, 2021 4:18 AM CNN

The polar vortex, a low pressure system that swirls cold air at the Earth’s poles, may be on the move. That could mean bitter cold temperatures…

8 things you may not know about Elvis Presley

January 8, 2021 4:17 AM CNN

Happy birthday to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley. Since we can’t gift him a nice pair of Blue Suede Shoes, we are…

A Philadelphia 76ers player tests positive for Covid-19, forcing team to stay in New York overnight

January 8, 2021 2:50 AM CNN

A player on the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to remain in New York City after playing the Brooklyn Nets on…

Sixers player tests positive for Covid-19, forcing team to stay in New York overnight

January 8, 2021 1:59 AM CNN

A player on the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to remain in New York City after playing the Brooklyn Nets on…

January 7 coronavirus news

January 7, 2021 10:00 PM CNN

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Inside the mob that swarmed the US Capitol

January 7, 2021 8:37 PM CNN

They came to Washington to protest an election they think has been stolen, and when violence began at the US Capitol, mob logic took over. CNN spoke…

Iraqi judge issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump

January 7, 2021 7:05 PM CNN

A judge in Baghdad’s investigative court has issued an arrest warrant for outgoing US President Donald Trump, over the killing of an Iraqi…

Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say its game designs were culturally insensitive

January 7, 2021 6:40 PM CNN

A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game…

What we know about the 4 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol

January 7, 2021 6:21 PM CNN

One woman was fatally shot by police and three people died of apparent medical emergencies Wednesday when a mob of President Trump’s supporters…

Every 8 minutes, someone in Los Angeles County dies from Covid-19

January 7, 2021 5:44 PM CNN

A person dies from Covid-19 in Los Angeles County every eight minutes, the county said Thursday, underscoring how grim the situation has become in…

Trump condemns supporters who rioted at Capitol, concedes to Biden

January 7, 2021 5:20 PM Associated Press

pic.twitter.com/csX07ZVWGe— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021 WASHINGTON — President Trump is conceding to President-elect…

World leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ riot at US Capitol building

January 7, 2021 5:24 PM CNN

As America’s allies issued strong condemnations of rioters who stormed the US Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday, the nation’s…

Capitol Police chief resigns in wake of violent riot at Capitol

January 7, 2021 4:11 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) —The head of the U.S. Capitol Police will resign effective Jan. 16 following the breach of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob.…

Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say it game designs were culturally insensitive

January 7, 2021 3:44 PM CNN

A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game…

Insurrection fueled by conspiracy groups, extremists and fringe movements

January 7, 2021 3:01 PM CNN

The mob of Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday included conspiracy theorists linked to QAnon and the Proud Boys — two…

Before Wednesday, insurgents waving Confederate flags hadn’t been within 6 miles of the US Capitol

January 7, 2021 12:44 PM CNN

During the United States’ long Civil War, no Confederate flag came within the shadow of the US Capitol, but on Wednesday, an insurrectionist…

New NASA space telescope will explore the Big Bang

January 7, 2021 12:39 PM CNN

A new space telescope will help scientists look back in time at the origin of our universe and the galaxies and planetary systems that have populated…

Pelosi says if Trump not removed under 25th Amendment, Congress may impeach

January 7, 2021 12:14 PM Associated Press

LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President…

Biden slams pro-Trump mob as ‘domestic terrorists’ on day after violent siege

January 7, 2021 11:58 AM Associated Press

LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WILMINGTON, Delaware — One day after a violent siege on U.S. Capitol,…

Rare doctor’s note reveals Napoleon Bonaparte’s poor health in later years

January 7, 2021 10:49 AM CNN

A rare note written by a doctor who treated Napoleon Bonaparte has revealed how the French military leader and emperor suffered with sickness and…

The FBI and DC police want the public to help identify Capitol rioters

January 7, 2021 10:46 AM CNN

Both the FBI and Washington police are asking Americans to step up and help them identify people who participated in Wednesday’s riot and…

This is the damage rioters caused to the Capitol building

January 7, 2021 10:24 AM CNN

The US Capitol is arguably the country’s most iconic building. And while the storied meeting place of the US Congress has come under attack…

See the damage rioters did to the Capitol building

January 7, 2021 9:46 AM CNN

As US lawmakers began to count the electoral votes Wednesday that would confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win, a mob of President Donald…