Biden slams pro-Trump mob as ‘domestic terrorists’ on day after violent siege
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,…
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Rare doctor’s note reveals Napoleon Bonaparte’s poor health in later years
A rare note written by a doctor who treated Napoleon Bonaparte has revealed how the French military leader and emperor suffered with sickness and…
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The FBI and DC police want the public to help identify Capitol rioters
Both the FBI and Washington police are asking Americans to step up and help them identify people who participated in Wednesday’s riot and…
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This is the damage rioters caused to the Capitol building
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…
Continue Reading See the damage rioters did to the Capitol building
As US lawmakers began to count the electoral votes Wednesday that would confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s win, a mob of President Donald…
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Senate Dem Leader Schumer calls for Trump’s immediate removal: ‘Shouldn’t hold office a day longer’
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WASHINGTON, DC— Top Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on…
Continue Reading We shared our meat with wolves and they became our best friends
Some dog owners like to feed their pets tidbits from the table — and this friendly habit may have had a role in the domestication of dogs at…
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Capitol Police chief says siege of U.S. Capitol by Trump mob was ‘criminal riotous behavior’
WASHINGTON, DC — In first public comment, the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says the siege of U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob was…
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Facebook extends ban on Trump through inauguration: Risk of his posts is ‘too great’
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power MENLO PARK, California — Facebook and Instagram have barred…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 7: Capitol riot, Covid, Garland, Ossoff, Breonna Taylor
At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…
Continue Reading Here’s what happened — and how — on one of America’s darkest days
At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…
Continue Reading Florida seniors face long lines and a haphazard registration system to get Covid-19 vaccines
Florida has put state health centers in charge of rolling out Covid-19 vaccines, and with some opting for less organized plans, it’s left…
Continue Reading ‘This is not America’
An explosion was bound to happen, after four years of incitement, conspiracy mongering, lying and pitting Americans against one another. And it…
Continue Reading There have been other attacks at the US Capitol before this week
The chaos at the US Capitol on Wednesday wasn’t the first time there’s been violence at one of the most iconic American buildings. For…
Continue Reading LIVE coverage: Congress certifies Biden’s win after pro-Trump rioters stormed Capitol in deadly siege
BLOG: The Latest on the riots and Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote WASHINGTON, DC — Congress formally…
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Trump now admits term’s ending, pledges ‘orderly’ transfer to Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote…
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Trump says ‘there will be an orderly transition’ after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Following a formal affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, President Trump said the decision…
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Congress validates Biden’s Electoral College win after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol
WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has formally validated Joe Biden’s presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a…
Continue Reading Kenosha echoes nation’s divide over race and police after officer who shot Jacob Blake won’t face charges
Months after flames and unrest gripped Kenosha, Wisconsin, the decision by county officials to not charge the White police officer who shot Jacob…
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4 dead in U.S. Capitol siege: 1 woman shot by police, 3 others had ‘medical emergencies’
WASHINGTON, DC — Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol. D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said…
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Woman shot & killed at U.S. Capitol was Air Force veteran, husband says; gunfire caught on video
WASHINGTON, DC — A woman who was shot in the chest and killed by law enforcement Wednesday during a violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol by…
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Trump rebuffed efforts to call in National Guard, aides intervened for ‘sake of the country’
WASHINGTON, DC — Multiple sources tell ABC News President Trump rebuffed efforts for quite some time to call in the National Guard Wednesday…
Continue Reading Louisville Metro Police Department fires two detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid
The Louisville Metro Police Department fired two detectives connected to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, according to copies of the…
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Mexico hits new daily high for virus cases, near record deaths – including 34 more in Chihuahua state
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico has reported a new high for a daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 13,345 newly confirmed infections reported…
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Speaker Pelosi: Congress will show world what America is made of; ‘it’s time to move on’
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress’ certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election win will show the world it…
Continue Reading AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s false claims, fuel on a day of chaos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressed his hopeless case for overturning the election to a crowd of supporters Wednesday, fueling the…
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Facebook joins Twitter in blocking Trump from posting following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — In an unprecedented step, Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump after he…
Continue Reading GOP Sens. Loeffler, Daines, Braun shift, say they won’t object to Biden electors after pro-Trump attack on Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple Republican senators have reversed course and now say they won’t object to congressional certification of…
Continue Reading McConnell decries ‘attempted insurrection’ as Congress resumes electoral count
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress “will not be deterred” in confirming the results of the presidential…
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